The FTA issued a cease and desist order to the Atlantic City Jitney Association March 25 demanding that it stop charter services and its advertisements for them.

The order comes a year after Five Mile Beach Electric Railway, a Cape May County trolley company since 1902, made a complaint that the jitneys were in violation of regulations tied to federal grant money the ACJA received.

Richard Adelizzi, owner of Five Mile Beach Electric Railway, said that by offering private charters to weddings, parties, and sporting events, ACJA was in violation of federal regulations because it created competition with private operators.

TRENTON — Survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey now have until May 1 to register for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and return Small Business Administration disaster loan applications.

People with storm losses in all counties in New Jersey can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Registration is also available by calling 800-621-3362, TTY 800-462-7585 or 711/VRS. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

Using data provided by the state Department of Community of Affairs, the online news service NJ Spotlight has developed an interactive map depicting what it calls "staggering" housing losses in New Jersey communities from Hurricane Sandy.

The map, released Friday, March 15, shows the number of homes and businesses damaged in each municipality, categorizing them into three degrees of damage: minor – up to $8,000 in damage; major – up to $28,800; and severe – more than $28,800 in damage.

Cape May County towns fared much better than their neighbors to north.

The Cape May County Library invites the public to attend the class “Introduction to Facebook” at the Technology Learning Center. The program will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28th at the Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House.  Through this program, learn the basics of using Facebook, such as finding old friends, getting used to your home screen and understanding your timeline. 

Photo by Christie Rotondo/ More landlords are opting to rent their properties to seasonal visitors, rather than workers, for the summer. WILDWOOD- After a few months of scanning classified ads and Craigslist for an inexpensive, convenient apartment that would significantly cut my commute time, the sign outside a North Wildwood home advertising a rear cottage rental seemed promising. It was walking distance to the beach, far enough from the bars for quiet weeknights (but close enough to them for weekends), and in the area I cover.

Perfect, until I contacted the property owner.