News Staff Atlantic City is getting a $20 million piece of the state’s $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the money comes from the American Rescue Plan. Other local municipalities benefiting from the grant are Brigantine ($1,185,838), Cape May ($6,722,552), North Wildwood ($10,259,827), Ocean City ($4,859,175), Sea Isle City ($1,997,000), Ventnor … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested six men and a woman during surveillance operations targeting areas that were of frequent complaints from individuals attending the Citywide Citistat meetings. On February 19, 2024, officers were conducting surveillance in the area of Renaissance Plaza located in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue. Officers observed Alexie Cordero and … Read more
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will begin an overnight construction project on the Route 30 draw bridge over Beach Thorofare, located on Route 30 at milepost 56.77, as part of a larger bridge rehabilitation project. This work will severely impact motorists entering and exiting Route 30. The work is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, … Read more
In Atlantic City, Albany Avenue west of the bridge was added back into an ordinance to expand the green zone where cannabis businesses are allowed, after a long debate by City Council Wednesday night and an impassioned speech by Mayor Marty Small Sr. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Council then voted again, and … Read more
With phase 1 to be completed in a few months, Golden Nugget Atlantic City said it’s starting the first phase of a multimillion-dollar hotel and room renovation project.The improvements include new furnishings, renovated bathrooms, new lighting and new corridors, the casino said Tuesday in a news release.
According to the Press of Atlantic City the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners entered into an agreement Tuesday with two law firms for labor and land use litigation. The county decided to outsource the positions after vacancies went unfilled. The unfilled positions resulted in added work for staff in other departments, county Executive Dennis Levinson … Read more
The executive director and purchasing agent for the Atlantic City Housing Authority need to be held accountable for ongoing problems providing safe and decent living conditions to tenants, City Council Vice President Kaleem Shabazz said. He said of the lack of heat and hot water, mold, pest infestations and more that have continued for more … Read more
The Cape May County Clerk’s Office says property and mortgage fraud is a fast-growing crime in our country. The Cape May County Herald reports to address these problems and protect “one of your most important assets,” the Clerk’s Office offers a free service to notify property owners immediately via email whenever a document with the … Read more
Absecon police are out with more information on the vehicle they’re looking for in connection with the deadly hit and run Saturday night on the White Horse Pike that left a teen dead. According to the Press of Atlantic City reports a white 2015 Jeep Compass SUV was traveling in the westbound lane of Route … Read more
A Pennsylvania deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday after child pornography was discovered on his computer at his Wildwood vacation home. The Press of Atlantic City reports 57 year old James Christopher Buckley of Gilbertsville was charged with distribution and possession of child pornography. He is being held in the Cape May County jail. An investigation … Read more