It's been an issue for years, but now Hurricane Sandy is adding to the beach tag controversy.
The U.S. Senate proposed forcing towns that accept federal aid, to eliminate their beach tags.
Shore officials say getting rid of the tags could be more economically damaging than the storm itself.
"This plan would take away a user fee that is an inherent right of local municipalities to assess and to be accountable to their taxpayers," Cape May Mayor Edward Mahaney said.
If the law passes, towns down the shore may have to raise property taxes to pay for lifeguards, beach replenishment and maintenance.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:59:32 GMT
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:45:47 GMT
One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:58:24 GMT
It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:57:52 GMT
Angelina Jolie has gotten a surgery she hopes will save her life. The actress says she had a preventative double mastectomy after finding out she carried the breast cancer gene.
Angelina Jolie has gotten a surgery she hopes will save her life. The actress says she had a preventative double mastectomy after finding out she carried the breast cancer gene.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:48:34 GMT
The royal: His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, otherwise known as Prince Harry. The young lady: Fox 29's Kacie McDonnell. The mission: Kacie would like to meet Prince Harry
The royal: His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, otherwise known as Prince Harry. The young lady: Fox 29's Kacie McDonnell. The mission: Kacie would like to meet Prince Harry
Friday, May 10 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:53:18 GMT
The royal:His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, otherwise known as Prince Harry. The young lady: Fox 29's Kacie McDonnell. The mission: Kacie would like to meet Prince Harry when
The royal:His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, otherwise known as Prince Harry. The young lady: Fox 29's Kacie McDonnell. The mission: Kacie would like to meet Prince Harry when
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:44:52 GMT
Singer, songwriter Josh Groban was our guest on Good Day this morning to promote his sixth album, All That Echoes. He also will embark on a tour, where he will employ a local orchestra to join him and
Singer, songwriter Josh Groban was our guest on Good Day this morning to promote his sixth album, All That Echoes. He also will embark on a tour, where he will employ a local orchestra to join him and
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:09:57 GMT
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reveals he went under the knife -for lap band surgery. So what does that entail? And what results can we expect to see? Dr. Mike helps "Good Day" break it down.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reveals he went under the knife for lap-band surgery. So what does that entail? And what results can we expect to see? Dr. Mike helps "Good Day" break it down.
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