Bill would ban sale of flavored vaping near New York schools

ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz has introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco products within 500 feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school across…

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Former Steve’s Prince of Steaks – Wildwood corner restaurant property with duplex listed for $1.4M

Wildwood, NJ – A prime corner property in the heart of Wildwood’s commercial corridor is on the market for $1.4 million, offering investors or owner-operators a flexible income-producing opportunity just blocks from…

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North End American Grill in Wildwood’s entertainment district listed for $1.6M

North Wildwood, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s busiest nightlife hubs has just hit the market. The North End American Grill, a popular seasonal bar and restaurant located in the heart…

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Beloved Lucille’s Luncheonette hits the market after 50 legendary years

Barnegat, NJ – One of Ocean County’s most iconic roadside landmarks is officially up for sale. Lucille’s Luncheonette, a cherished Pine Barrens staple known for its homemade country cooking and famous pies,…

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Bill would create New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

ALBANY, NY – A proposal sponsored by Assemblymember Steve Stern would establish a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal to honor veterans who served on active duty between September 2, 1945,…

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New York bill would require food delivery apps to insure workers in accidents

ALBANY, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require major food delivery platforms such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to provide insurance coverage for delivery workers…

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Popular Jersey Shore Area BBQ Restaurant Goes Up in Flames

WHITING, NJ – A Saturday afternoon fire forced the evacuation of multiple businesses after flames tore through Dickey’s Barbeque Pit on Lacey Road in Manchester Township, authorities said. The incident happened a…

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Electrical failure blamed for Nanticoke house fire that killed family pets

NANTICOKE, MD – An accidental electrical failure sparked a fire that destroyed a Wicomico County home Saturday afternoon, leaving one resident displaced and killing several family pets, according to the Maryland State…

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Virginia couple arrested after gun-pointing road rage scare on Route 13

PRINCESS ANNE, MD – A Virginia man and woman were taken into custody Friday after an alleged road rage incident in Somerset County ended with a firearm being pointed at another driver,…

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Rodrick’s Fight Against Downtown Apartment Towers Influences State Law Against Future Bad Development Deals

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A bitter development battle in downtown Toms River has prompted state lawmakers to move forward with a sweeping reform that would force municipalities to share tax-abatement revenue with…

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New Jersey lawmakers push bipartisan bill limiting governor’s emergency powers

TRENTON, NJ – In a rare bipartisan move, New Jersey lawmakers are pushing a sweeping measure that places new limits on how long a governor can maintain a state of emergency or…

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Rivals settle ‘Tun Tavern’ lawsuit, clearing way for historic Philadelphia rebuild

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A long-running legal battle over the right to resurrect Philadelphia’s legendary Tun Tavern—the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps—has ended in a settlement that clears the way for a…

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P.F. Chang’s Toms River launches five-course Valentine’s Day feast for two

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Couples and food lovers looking for an indulgent Valentine’s Day experience can find it at P.F. Chang’s this week, as the restaurant chain rolls out a limited-time five-course…

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New Jersey student’s death after ‘charged lemonade’ sparks federal caffeine crackdown

TRENTON, NJ – The death of a 21-year-old New Jersey college student after consuming a highly caffeinated drink has ignited a nationwide call for stronger caffeine labeling laws, with a new federal…

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Weed shop goes up in smoke as fire injures two firefighters in Irvington

IRVINGTON, NJ – A late-night blaze tore through a cannabis dispensary in Essex County, leaving two firefighters injured and a commercial building heavily damaged after flames erupted inside the store’s second-floor location…

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Philadelphia tow truck rivalry turns deadly as police hunt business owner accused of killing two competitors

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are searching for a Philadelphia towing company owner accused of murdering two rival drivers in a violent feud that has shaken the city’s towing industry. According to investigators,…

$6M bayfront mega-mansion redefines luxury living in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A newly built, resort-style waterfront estate has hit the Toms River market for a staggering $5.999 million, setting a new benchmark for coastal luxury in Ocean County. Listed…

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Newark woman charged after assaulting two troopers during theft arrest at Christiana Mall

BEAR, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested a Newark woman accused of stealing a cell phone from the Christiana Mall and later assaulting two troopers who tried to arrest her in…