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New Data Suggests Whale Deaths Surge is in Tandem with and Proximity to Offshore Wind Survey Vessel Activities

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Ridgewood NJ, new independent data suggests whale deaths surge is in tandem with and proximity to offshore wind survey vessel activities. Period. Chart updated thru June 5, 2023. This data proves the correlation and real linkage, a fact that NOAA  ignores.

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Asbury Park is 2023’s 6th Favorite Affordable Vacation Destination by National Poll of Families

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  • Poll identifies the top 175 affordable family vacation destinations this summer. 
  • NJ has 5 destinations that made the list.
  • Infographic showing the most popular budget-friendly destinations for 2023.

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Ridgewood NJ, as gas prices and the cost of living remain stubbornly high, many families will be forced to tighten their belts when it comes to their upcoming summer vacations. An increasing number of families are opting for budget-friendly alternatives, trading the glitz and glamor of expensive resorts for the simple pleasures offered by more cost-effective destinations.

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Starting Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th, NJ TRANSIT’s “Summer Vibes” goes into Full Swing

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Ridgewood NJ, the “Summer Vibes” continue to roll for NJ TRANSIT with enhanced rail and bus service heading down the Shore!  Additional weekend shuttle trains between Long Branch and Bay Head and express bus service from Philadelphia to Wildwood and Cape May join a great assortment of deals and discounts for customers to enjoy fun in the sun.  Details for all summer promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer.

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2023 Visit Atlantic City Airshow Set for August 16, Celebrating 20 Years in Atlantic City!

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Atlantic City NJ,  the Greater Atlantic City Chamber officially announced the return of the Visit Atlantic City Airshow “A Salute to Those Who Serve” on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Powered once again by premier sponsor Visit Atlantic City (formerly Meet AC), this year’s show is celebrating 20 years in Atlantic City with the announcement of a new viewing experience and aerial performances by top military acts – U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Demo Team, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard.

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New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Focus on Jersey Shore Security

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Hamilton NJ,with residents and visitors converging on the state’s seaside resort towns following the unofficial start of summer, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is reminding the public to remain vigilant as a component of its annual “Secure the Shore” campaign launch.

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Youth Wrestling Coach and Referee from Ocean County Admits Distribution of Child Porn

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Brick NJ,  an Ocean County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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New Jersey AG and Ocean County Prosecutor Investigate Multiple incidences of Antisemitism

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Manchester Township NJ,  General Matthew J. Platkin and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer today announced an ongoing investigation after several residential properties were spray-painted with swastikas and a suspicious house fire ignited in Manchester Township in a suspected bias incident on Tuesday.

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NJ Senator Durr: Attributing the Deaths of Whales Disoriented by Wind Survey Work to Ship Strikes Is Disingenuous

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Glassborro NJ, Senator Ed Durr issued the following response after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the deaths of two humpback whales were caused by vessel strikes off the coast of New York and New Jersey.

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Marine life Massacre Continues at the Jersey Shore

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Union Beach NJ,  Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn have introduced new legislation (A5566) which seeks to regulate the use of acoustic sonar surveying and subsequently pause current testing while a new permitting structure is developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) which would offer greater protection of marine life off the Jersey Shore.

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Drunken Rampaging Teens Mar Memorial Day Weekend at Jersey Shore

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Ocean City NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Declan O’Scanlon said it’s time to undo some mistakes that were made with juvenile criminal justice reforms to help New Jersey stay safe this summer.

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Shark Attack at Jersey Shore Sends Pennsylvania Surfer to the Hospital

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Stone Harbor NJ, on Sunday, May 21st, at approximately 3:00 pm, emergency services in Stone Harbor responded to a 911 call reporting a surfer who had sustained injuries from a possible shark attack while surfing in the waters off the 109th Street beach. The Stone Harbor Police Department, along with the Fire and Rescue Squads, promptly arrived at the scene to provide assistance.

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NEW JERSEY TOURISM DEMONSTRATES STRONG RECOVERY

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism has released the “2022 Economic Impact of Tourism in New Jersey” study at the New Jersey Tourism Industry Association’s (NJTIA) annual Advocacy Day event today, heralding the industry’s near complete recovery with forecasts to break 2019 records in the current year.

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Assembly Democrats Announce to Hold a Hearings to discuss Marine Mammal Deaths in New Jersey

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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Assembly Democrats announcing that they will be holding a hearing to discuss marine mammal deaths in New Jersey:

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New Jersey Wants to Halt Development of Off-Shore Wind Farms

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Madison NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey residents narrowly oppose the continued development of off-shore wind farms, with concerns about the recent deaths of whales and dolphins reducing support for the green energy project. According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, 35 percent of New Jersey residents say that the state should continue the development of the wind farms off the coast, with 39 percent saying that development should be halted.

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