News Staff New Jersey’s casinos, racetracks and their partners won more than $536 million in April, an increase of 5% from a year ago, but officials say more than half of that total came from people who did not visit the sites. The Press of Atlantic City reports, in addition, New York is moving to add three … Read more
Longport was justified in firing an 18-year police veteran who tested positive for drugs after allegedly mishandling evidence during an investigation, an appellate panel ruled. BreakingAC.com reports David Cincotta was one of five officers given a random drug test Nov. 11, 2019 by Chief Frank Culmone. The then-sergeant filled out the paperwork required as part … Read more
An Atlantic City man who failed to show up to his sentencing wound up with a term two years less than he could have faced. BreakingAC.com reports 29 year old Darrick Mallory Jr. pleaded guilty in December to third-degree possession of narcotics and possession with intent to distribute in an agreement that wrapped up three … Read more
An Atlantic County judge upheld the indictment of second-degree child endangerment against Atlantic City’s superintendent Thursday. BreakingAC.com reports Dr. La’Quetta Small and her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, were indicted in September after being accused of physically and verbally abusing their teenage daughter. The two are expected to go to trial this summer, but … Read more
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of commerce has launched a search for a new president. BreakingAC.com reports the move comes after Michael Chait resigned from the position after more than seven years. He said he is staying locally and moving into a new position but cannot provide details at this time. The chamber is working … Read more
A Lower Township man accused of bringing drugs to a patient at Cooper University Hospital in Middle Township was ordered held in jail Wednesday. BreakingAC.com reports 42 year old Nelson Casanova-Candelaria ran from the unnamed woman’s room about five to 10 minutes after he went inside, telling staff that she was having a medical emergency. … Read more
For the fourth straight year, America’s commercial casinos set recordsin 2024, winning over $72 billion dollars. According to the Press of Atlantic City, figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association said gambling revenue was up by 7.5%. When revenue from tribal casinos is included, the nationwide total increased to $115 billion. The group found … Read more
26 year old Nasir Donaldson, of Atlantic City was sentenced this week on drug and weapons counts. 26 year old Daniel Smith of Egg Harbor Twp was sentenced in the same case. Donaldson and Smith were each handed an aggregate term of seven years in New Jersey State Prison with a five-year parole ineligibility period. … Read more
Children between the ages of 12 and 17 could be allowed onto some beaches for free or at reduced prices under a bill being considered in the New Jersey Legislature.The state Senate Community and Urban Affairs committee on Monday advanced the bill, which would give municipalities the option to offer free or reduced admission to … Read more
New Jersey Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Joe Atchison harvested asparagus Tuesday at a Cumberland County farm and watched it get packed to promote the fact that locally grown produce and other farm products are now available at farmers markets and stores around the state.Atchison visited Sheppard Farms, a family-owned business established in 1888 that employs … Read more