FAA Bans Drones in Some Cities in New Jersey The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a sweeping set of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in multiple locations across New Jersey, citing “special security reasons.” This move intensifies the scrutiny on drone activity in the state, which has drawn national attention in recent weeks. Expanding Restrictions …
FBI Newark Warns Against Pointing Lasers or Shooting Drones The Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with FBI Newark and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), has issued a public advisory addressing a significant rise in drone activity and related safety concerns in the area. This advisory follows a series of troubling incidents …
Cape May County Ends Legal Battle Over Orsted Offshore Wind Project In a major development for Cape May County, legal battles surrounding the now-abandoned Orsted Ocean Wind One project have officially come to an end. After months of state and federal litigation, the County of Cape May and its allies successfully halted the controversial offshore …
NJ Offshore Wind Monopiles Are Being Scrapped At Port Several massive offshore wind monopiles, manufactured at New Jersey’s cutting-edge Wind Port, are being scrapped instead of heading out to sea to become wind turbines. Monopiles are critical components for offshore wind farms, serving as the foundation for turbines. Manufactured from high-grade steel, these towering cylinders …
NJ Mystery Drones Linked to Iranian Mothership Offshore, Says Van Drew New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew has raised alarms about unidentified drones reportedly linked to an Iranian “mothership” stationed off the East Coast. During an interview on Fox News, Van Drew alleged that these drones were not random occurrences but part of a coordinated …
ICONA Resorts to Pitch Ocean City Plan Again The discussion surrounding ICONA Resorts’ proposal to transform Wonderland Pier into a new resort is intensifying, with another public meeting scheduled to address community concerns. Last week, ICONA Resorts CEO Eustace Mita presented his vision to a packed house. Approximately 100 attendees engaged in a spirited debate, …
Christmas in Ocean City NJ Events 2024 The holiday season is officially underway in Ocean City, New Jersey, and there’s no shortage of festive events to bring the community together. As always, we say that Christmas at the Jersey Shore is magical. Seeing all our beach-related things like lifeguard stands, boardwalks and rides covers in …
ICONA Resorts’ Plan for Wonderland Pier Sparks Heated Debate in Ocean City Things got heated at last night’s meeting at the Ocean City Library as ICONA Resorts’ CEO, Eustace Mita, presented his vision for a potential resort to replace Wonderland Pier. The proposed project is still in its conceptual stage and would require several approvals …
Wonderland Pier Rides Up For Sale For those holding out hope that the beloved rides from the now-closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City would remain part of the local landscape, recent developments may come as a disappointment. A new advertisement confirms that nearly all of the iconic rides are officially up for sale, signaling the …
Brooklyn Developer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save SS United States The S.S. United States, once a marvel of American engineering and a symbol of national pride, is at the center of a heated debate. While plans to sink the iconic ship off the coast of Florida as part of an artificial reef project move forward, …