Valets Join Teamsters

With the promosie of negotiating higher wages, better benefits, improved job security and fair working conditions Valets at Ocean Casino Resort have voted to join Teamsters Local 331, the union said Wednesday.Ocean management declined to comment on the announcement according to a news release.

Dorothy McGee Lots

Longport Borough commissioners tabled a resolution Wednesday to accept two lots owned by late borough resident Dorothy McGee. According to the Press of Atlantic City McGee, who died Nov. 18, left the lots to the borough in her will, with the condition that the land be turned into a park.The resolution was tabled because deed … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory For Friday

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10pm Friday night with snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service reports total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected and rain may mix with snow at times during the day Friday near the coasts. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could … Read more

Resolution To Convert Lots To Park In Longport Tabled

Longport commissioners tabled a resolution Wednesday to accept two lots owned by late borough resident Dorothy McGee. The Press of Atlantic City reports McGee, who died Nov. 18, left the lots to the borough in her will, with the condition that the land be turned into a park. The resolution was tabled because deed restriction … Read more

AC Lawyers Respond To ‘Road Diet’ Lawsuit

Lawyers representing Atlantic City say safety is paramount in going forward with the Atlantic Avenue “road diet,” and said the city does not need the approval of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to complete the project. The Press of Atlantic City reports five beachfront casinos have joined with AtlantiCare in suing to try to stop … Read more

Man Indicted In Connection With Human Trafficking Case

A grand jury indicts a man arrested in Atlantic City in connection with human trafficking charges. The Press of Atlantic City reports 40 year old Nieem Johnson, is also charged with conspiracy, promoting organized street crime, criminal restraint, engaging in prostitution with a minor and sexual assault, among other counts. Authorities say the human trafficking … Read more

Ocean City Will Pay For Former Car Dealership Property

Ocean City has settled litigation with Klause Enterprises by agreeing to pay $20 million for a former car dealership property at 16th Street and Simpson Avenue, more than twice the amount agreed to in a 2018 deal. According to the Cape May County Herald, in 2018 the city agreed to pay the owners $9 million … Read more

Atlantic County Tax Rate Decrease

Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson expects to deliver more good news another county tax rate decrease this year, he said in his budget message Tuesday during a county commissioners meeting.At the same time, salary costs are going up 3.78%, which equates to $3.2 million in additional spending “based on negotiations with eight of the 23 … Read more

Ventnor Road Construction

Plan ahead. In Ventnor lane shifts will be in effect on the Dorset Avenue bridge from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, weather permitting, for emergency mechanical repairs, Atlantic County said.As reported in the Press of Atlantic City sidewalk closures also will be in effect in the work zone, one side at a time, from … Read more

Vineland Former Police Chief

In Vineland, the state Civil Service Commission has ruled that removal of former city police Chief Rudolph Beu was unjustified.Last week’s ruling is in line with the Dec. 8 decision by state Administrative Law Judge Kathleen M. Calemmo. In her ruling, Calemmo said the city failed to meet the standard needed for Beu’s removal.