NEW YORK (AP) - There's more than a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals at stake in the Round 3 series between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. The U.S. senators from New York and New Jersey are wagering pizza on the outcome. If the Devils win the Eastern Conference Finals, Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand will have to buy a piece for Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank … [Read more...]

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement Thursday saying Summer died and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continue legacy." Summer gained prominence during the … [Read more...]

NJ TRANSIT advises concert-goers to expect crowds, plan ahead and purchase round-trip tickets in advance NEWARK, NJ — With tens of thousands of music fans expected to journey to MetLife Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival - and tens of thousands more descending upon Asbury Park for the Bamboozle Music Festival, NJ TRANSIT is offering travel tips to customers planning to utilize NJ TRANSIT … [Read more...]

The Tropicana Casino and Resort will do a $ 25 million renovation of hotel rooms and its casino floor this fall.  The plan also includes a new Italian restaurant, an expanded nightclub, and 150 new slot machines. The Atlantic City casino's long-term hope is to do a similar project each year for the next four or five years until the entire property is re-done.  The renovation includes 16 floors … [Read more...]

For the 9th consecutive year, the pre-summer Ocean Fun Days will take place this weekend, focusing on eco-friendly, hands-on programs to explore & celebrate the wonders of the Shore. The 2 days of family-oriented activities is presented by New Jersey Natural Gas, Saturday at Island Beach State Park & Sunday at Sandy Hook. Both days run 11 a.m. to 3 with free parking & admission. For … [Read more...]

DETROIT (AP) - Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses. The hoses can deteriorate over time and leak fluid. That can cause the cars to lose power steering or even cause a fire. The sedans are from the 2007 and 2008 model years. Honda says there have been no reported crashes, injuries or fires related to the … [Read more...]

A majority of registered voters surveyed around the state support same-sex marriage. But a larger number say voters themselves should decide the issue. Fifty-three percent of respondents in a Quinnipiac University poll say they would support a gay marriage law. That's down 4 percentage points from Quinnipiac's last poll conducted in March. However, 67 percent say they agree with Governor … [Read more...]

Officials in Atlantic City announced plans for a new resort complex that will include a 31-story hotel and a year-round water park. Developer Tom Sherwood said he hopes to have the $ 123 million project completed within two years. It will be built in the Marina District. The Press of Atlantic City says the developers originally planned to build a casino which would have joined the Borgata, … [Read more...]

NEW YORK (AP) - David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday night. Clarkson built off the momentum created by Ryan Carter's goal late in the second period that tied the game, 2-2. Ilya Kovalchuk had given the Devils … [Read more...]

Legislation reversing a 2010 law that allowed the state to claim the value of dormant gift cards as revenue will be considered today. The Senate Budget Committee is being asked to vote to remove gift cards from the state's unclaimed property law. The bill also prohibits retailers from charging dormancy fees on idle cards or imposing expiration dates. The state anticipated $ 65 million in new … [Read more...]