Murphy is Barely at Beach House You're Paying For. Time to Sell?
Former Gov. Chris Christie was seen sitting on the beach during the government shutdown last year when the rest of Island Beach State Park was closed.
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Sad Over Beachgate: Christie Says Outcry Hurt His Kids’ Feelings
Christie has defended the beach outing since Day 1. But on Thursday he revealed that the public outcry upset his children more than anything else during his terms in office.
'Christie has hit bottom' — Governor's approval sinks to historic lows after beach day
Following a holiday-weekend state shutdown and a controversial day at the beach, Republican Gov. Chris Christie has pulled away with another record-low job approval rating among New Jersey adults.
NJ lawmaker wants to let public rent out governor's beach house
A state lawmaker wants to pass a law that would close the gubernatorial beach house at the Jersey Shore during a budget shutdown.
'I'm at my residence' — Christie defends lounging at closed beach during shutdown
The governor is using a state-provided helicopter to commute between the statehouse and the gubernatorial beach house on Island Beach State Park.
Island Beach State Park is Closed To You — But Still Open to Christie’s Guests
Police are turning people away from Island Beach State Park on the Saturday of Fourth of July weekend. But one family will have free access: Christie's.
Fireworks, lottery & casinos: what's open during state government shutdown
You can still gamble and see fireworks in New Jersey during the state government shutdown.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing swimmer
A body was found off Island Beach State Park not far from where a swimmer went missing on Friday.
Syringes, Garbage Wash Up Onto Ocean County Beach
Syringes and garbage have washed up onto Island Beach State Park.