AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoShore Safety & Tourism: A diver was airlifted after a fishing boat on autopilot ran over a private dive boat off Barnegat Bay, highlighting how quickly summer plans can turn dangerous. Family-Friendly Fundraising: An 8-year-old in Stony Point hid glittered seashells with QR codes along LBI to raise awareness and money for celiac disease research. Local Events Watch: Wildwood police shut down a planned beach/boardwalk party and video shoot after a social post raised concerns about an unauthorized gathering. Travel Tech & Airports: TSA Gold+ is expanding, with more airports moving toward private contractors for screening—aimed at shorter lines, but raising worker and privacy questions. Visitor Economy: Thousands lined up for Spirit Halloween’s South Jersey flagship opening, with travelers coming from across the country. Wildlife Off the Coast: OCEARCH reports a 1,700-pound great white (“Contender”) is moving up the coast toward New Jersey as beach season peaks. Scam Alerts: BBB Scam Tracker data shows several NJ towns tied for low-but-not-zero scam reports in June, including Old Bridge and Branchville. Culture in NJ: Asbury Park mourns “Sopranos” star Vincent Pastore, a longtime fixture at local venues.
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