A Somers Point businessman accused in a fire set to cover up an armed home invasion had the charges against him dismissed after he was retroactively admitted into pretrial intervention. BreakingAC.com reports Gregory Sykora, who previously served as chairman of the Somers Point Economic Development Commission, was charged in 2021, with obstruction of justice, hindering … Read more
A local convenience store in Atlantic City was temporarily issued a stop-work order last week after it allegedly owed an employee more than $2,200 in wages, the state Department of Labor said. The department issued the order to Kings Grocery & Deli at 1301 Adriatic Ave. due to unpaid overtime, not providing records, hindrance, a … Read more
This year, three confirmed rabies cases were found in Cape May County. On Monday, Dec. 9, a skunk tested positive for rabies in the Erma section of Lower Township.“This is a reminder to all other residents to check your pet’s vaccination and health records and make sure they are current,” said Kevin Thomas, health officer. … Read more
The former CEO of the developer behind the new $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel was chosen Wednesday to lead NJ Transit after the agency’s current chief, Kevin Corbett, departs his position in January.The unanimous vote by NJ Transit’s board means Kris Kolluri, who was transportation commissioner under Gov. Jon Corzine, will take helm of … Read more
The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio. The devices do not appear to be being flown by hobbyists. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month and have raised growing concern among residents and officials. Drones … Read more
An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted 28 year old Dyshawn Bostick from Tinton Falls, NJ and 37 year old Franchesa Burgos-Gonzalez rom Phoenix, AZ, on counts of murder, conspiracy, and firearms offenses related to the death of Issac Bishop, 33, from Irvington, NJ. On June 9, 2024, Bishop went missing from the area of … Read more
U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, is calling for the mystery drones that have been spotted over the state to be shot down. The Press of Atlantic City reports Van Drew said in a statement, “What we have uncovered so far is deeply troubling. There is circumstantial evidence that suggests these drones could be the … Read more
In Atlantic City Everest is the 12th cannabis shop to open in Atlantic City since MPX on New York Avenue debuted in April 2023. Which means there are now three more weed shops in the 48 blocks of the town than casinos. And many more might be on the way.
Saying his professional and personal lives are conflicting too often Mark E. Pancoast has resigned from the Township Committee, announcing his decision during Monday’s meeting and seeming to take many in the room by surprise.Pancoast won his first full term on the committee in 2022, running unopposed alongside Victor Nappen. A lieutenant with the Ocean … Read more
Cape May County Board of Commissioners Director Len Desiderio wants some answers on drones. According to the Press of Atlantic City dozens of drones have been seen overhead at night in recent weeks. The FBI is investigating, and Gov. Phil Murphy has said the drones do not appear to be a safety concern. Desiderio is … Read more