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Governor Chris Christie travels across the state to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, including Seaside, NJ, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. (credit: Tim Larsen)

Gov. Christie: ‘I Just Never Thought I Would See What I Saw Today’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never thought he would see such destruction, after he took a helicopter tour of the wreckage wrought by Superstorm Sandy on the Jersey Shore.

2012/10/30

Water breaches sand dunes in Belmar, NJ as Hurricane Sandy approaches on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 (credit: Kathryn Brown/CBS 2)

Sandy Makes Landfall, Devastates Many Areas Of New Jersey

Wind gusts up to 89 mph were reported in Surf City on Long Beach Island, after Sandy made landfall.

2012/10/29

Trump Taj Mahal and other casino hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey (file/credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

AC Casinos Shut Down By Hurricane For Second Time In Just Over A Year

With Hurricane Sandy taking aim at New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie ordered Atlantic City’s 12 casinos to shut down by Sunday afternoon as part of his statewide emergency declaration.

2012/10/27

(credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

With Legalized Sports Betting On Tap, NCAA To Move Championship Games Out Of N.J.

The college athletic association said that it cannot host games in states where gambling is allowed in them. New Jersey plans to license sports betting as soon as Jan. 9.

2012/10/16

Online Gambling (file / credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

New Jersey Lawmaker Reacts To Bill In U.S. Senate That Would Outlaw Online Gambling

“I think it’s outrageous that these U.S. senators are trying to take away from the state of New Jersey and other states,” New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak told WCBS 880′s Levon Putney.

2012/09/13

Nik Wallenda Crosses Tightrope In Atlantic City (credit: CBS 2)

Nik Wallenda Makes Tightrope Walk Over Atlantic City Boardwalk

The 33-year-old started 125 feet up at the Atlantic Club Casino and finished at the Tropicana Casino and Resort

2012/08/09

Trump Taj Mahal and other casino hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey (file/credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Mobile Gambling Coming To Atlantic City

Adults who patronize Atlantic City’s casinos will soon be able to gamble at the pool or while waiting in line at the buffet.

2012/08/08

Nik Wallenda crosses Niagara Falls - Jun 15, 2012 (credit: GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/GettyImages)

Nik Wallenda Readies For Thursday High Wire Act In Atlantic City

Millions watched in June as Nik Wallenda walked across Niagara Falls on a high wire. Now he’s back and on Thursday, he will take a high wire walk over the beach in Atlantic City.

2012/08/08

Super Bowl XLVI. (credit: Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pro Sports Leagues, NCAA Take A Gamble In Suing NJ Over Betting

The federal lawsuit was filed Tuesday morning in Trenton by the NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL. But lawmakers say the suit was not a surprise.

2012/08/07

New Jersey State Police (file / credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Lawyer: New Jersey State Trooper May Face Charges In High-Speed Caravan Escorting Case

Attorney Charles Sciarra said he believes State Police Sgt. Nadir Nassry faces charges related to the alleged taping of license plates on the sports cars during the March 30 caravan.

2012/07/26

MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands as seen from Chopper 880 - East Rutherford, NJ (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Weinberg Proposes Temporary Meadowlands Casino For Super Bowl XLVIII

Super Bowl XLVIII is still nearly a year and a half away, but plans are well underway for the event.

2012/07/25

Governor Chris Christie joins music legend Jimmy Buffett and Senate President Stephen Sweeney to announce Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar and Restaurant coming to the beach at Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. (credit: Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

Jimmy Buffett And Gov. Christie Announce Plans To Bring ‘Margaritaville’ To Atlantic City

Buffett said he is eager to help Atlantic City regain its place as a beach vacation destination.

2012/07/24

Metallica

Exclusive Interview With Kirk Hammett At Metallica’s Orion Festival

CBS Local had the opportunity to conduct an exclusive interview with Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett at the band’s Orion Festival in Atlantic City.

2012/06/23

(credit: Def Jam)

Jersey Boys: Gaslight Anthem Calls Bruce Springsteen’s Support ‘The Biggest Endorsement You Can Get’

Gearing up for an album release in July, New Jersey’s Gaslight Anthem have been spending a lot of time on the road. This coming weekend, the rock band will share the stage with a slew of artists at Metallica’s Orion Festival in Atlantic City.

2012/06/20

Beyonce performs at the Revel Casino - Atlantic City, NJ - May 26, 2012 (credit: CBS2)

Michelle Obama Attends Beyonce Concert At Revel In Atlantic City

First daughters Sasha and Malia, as well as Gov. Christie, were also in the sell-out crowd. It was Beyonce’s first concert since giving birth in New York City.

2012/05/27

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