News Staff Atlantic City Police Department was advised that 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 … Read more
Atlantic City police arrested a man and recovered a handgun after he threatened a woman. Patrol officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of north Connecticut Avenue for a report of man armed with a handgun. It was further reported that 32 year old Eric Teasley was going in and out of the … Read more
On Wednesday, Wesley Briscoe, 20, of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated assault, fourth-degree pointing a firearm, and fourth-degree hindering his own apprehension. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Briscoe is expected to be sentenced to an aggregate term of three years in New Jersey State Prison, subject to 85% parole ineligibility under … Read more
On Tuesday, February 20, Kevin Davis, 38, of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder and second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. On September 13, 2019, Davis shot a man in the stomach with a handgun and then fled the scene on a bicycle. The Violent Crimes Unit of the Atlantic … Read more
In Atlantic City the local NAACP Youth Council will receive $10,000 from New Jersey Community Capital as part of an annual program that supports nonprofits in traditionally underserved areas during Black History Month.The nonprofit community development financial institution is giving $50,000 total to nonprofits in five municipalities, including Newark, Paterson, Philadelphia and Syracuse, New York.
In Ocean City Veterans and military members can begin picking up this year’s military beach tag Saturday, which will feature the 31Heroes logo in recognition of the nonprofit, the city said.Designs each year have honored each branch of the military and veterans organizations, such as 31Heroes.
The American Rescue Plan proves its worth again. Atlantic city will receive a $20 million share of the state’s $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund.Atlantic City is one of 18 towns to receive money from the fund. The state plans to make a formal announcement of the grant awards today. The fund was administered by the … Read more
Stone Harbor Borough Council’s Administration and Finance Committee says there should be no changes made to the dates or fees for paid parking for the 2024 summer season. The Cape May County Herald reports the full council may need to vote on the matter at some point since the fees for parking for 2024 have … Read more
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