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DWI Driver Traveled Down Boardwalk On Jersey Shore After Crashing Into Vehicle, Police Say DWI Driver Traveled Down Boardwalk On Jersey Shore After Crashing Into Vehicle, Police Say
DWI Driver Traveled Down Boardwalk On Jersey Shore After Crashing Into Vehicle, Police Say An Avon-by-the-Sea man was accused of driving while intoxicated when he crashed into a vehicle and drove onto the Belmar boardwalk, authorities said. Jason Nagy, 44, was arrested on Thursday, July 11, the Belmar Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a crash near the intersection of Second and Ocean avenues at around 9:16 a.m. Investigators said Nagy was driving north in the southbound lane on Ocean Avenue when he crashed into another vehicle. Nagy's vehicle accelerated and broke through the boardwalk railing near the corner of Third and Ocean avenues. Na…

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by Chris Spiker
News
NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days
NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days Lisa Pisano, the 54-year-old New Jersey resident and second-ever recipient of a pig kidney and mechanical heart, has died. Pisano received the heart pump on April 4, and eight days later, got the pig's kidney. She lived with it for 47 days, as reported by the New York Times, before her death on Sunday, July 7. Lisa Pisano. NYU Langone Health A U.S. Navy veteran and doting grandmother, Pisano was born in Lakewood but lived in Ocean Gate and Bayville, according to her obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website. Her obituary remembered her as a "hero to the medical communit…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Historic Jersey Shore Carousel Reopening Before Fourth Of July After Years Of Restoration Work Historic Jersey Shore Carousel Reopening Before Fourth Of July After Years Of Restoration Work
Historic Jersey Shore Carousel Reopening Before Fourth Of July After Years Of Restoration Work After five years of careful restoration work, a historic carousel in Seaside Heights will be spinning just in time for the Fourth of July, officials said. The Floyd L. Moreland Carousel will officially reopen at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, the borough said in an update on its website. The carousel dates back to 1910 and was last operating at Casino Pier in April 2019. The Seaside Heights Historical Society said the carousel passed state inspection on Monday, June 10. The group's members can take some of the first rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. The wooden chariots …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner
Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner A $150 million luxury hotel proposed at the Jersey Shore does not have the support of the city's mayor — even though it was proposed by his own business partner. The Icona Resort was proposed by Eustace Mita at last week's Ocean City Council meeting. Mita is a partner of Mayor Jay Gillian's Wonderland Pier, which is located right next to the would-be resort. Artist's rendering of the proposed Ocona Ocean City resort hotel overlooking the beachfront.Icona Resorts/DAS Architects via Ocean City Council Meeting "After consideration of the ICONA presentation to City Council at their February…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Five Best Kept Secrets Of Atlantic City That Only Locals Know Five Best Kept Secrets Of Atlantic City That Only Locals Know
Five Best Kept Secrets Of Atlantic City That Only Locals Know While most head to Atlantic City for the shores, casinos, and nightlife, there are several hidden gems that few know to unearth — save for the locals. Here’s some tips from those in the know about some secrets to “Monopoly City:” Some of the best restaurants are outside the casinos Many will stick to the crap tables and enjoy the upstairs buffet, but Atlantic City is home to several acclaimed restaurants, including Tony’s Baltimore Grill for seafood, Capriccio for classic Italian fare, and Donato’s Famous Bake Shop for those with a sweet tooth craving dessert. Chicken and Waffles fro…

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by Daily Voice
Business
Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre
Movie Chain Buys Shuttered Century-Old South Jersey Theatre A 100-year-old theater that closed in 2018 has been purchased by Town Square Entertainment. The Moorlyn 4 Theatre in Ocean City will get new life thanks for renovation and reopening plans. The iconic building at 837 Moorlyn Terrace has survived hurricanes, super storms, neglect, and even a 200-foot move to the east after the "Great Boardwalk Fire of 1927. "The Moorlyn has long been a dream project for us due to its incredibly rich history in serving Ocean City and surrounding community with entertainment since the early 1900's, the chain said in a Facebook post. "We have a lot of work ahea…

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by Jon Craig
News
Body Of Missing Atlantic City Woman, 51, Found Offshore Body Of Missing Atlantic City Woman, 51, Found Offshore
Body Of Missing Atlantic City Woman, 51, Found Offshore The body of an Atlantic City woman who went missing two weeks ago was found in Great Egg Harbor Inlet, authorities said. Nyuyet Mai, 51, was reported missing on June 24. Her body was recovered in the water off Longport on the Fourth of July, police said on Wednesday. The New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating her death. Mai, a mother of two, was seen on surveillance video walking along the Boardwalk near Florida Avenue before going onto the beach, initial reports said. Anyone with information is urged to call the New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000 or the Atlantic …

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by Jon Craig