News Staff Early Wednesday morning in Atlantic City, Surveillance Center personnel alerted patrol officers to a burglary in progress at a restaurant in the 3000 block of the Boardwalk. A description of the suspect was provided to responding officers. Officer Kevin McGloin quickly arrived and observed the suspect, 46 year old Eliezer Nieves of Atlantic City, walking … Read more
In Atlantic City the whales will be ok. The lone remaining offshore wind project in New Jersey with preliminary approval is likely to “adversely affect” whales and other marine mammals, but its construction, operation and eventual dismantling will not seriously harm or kill them, a federal scientific agency said. The response has to do with … Read more
In Atlantic City the union for the city’s firefighters isn’t liking planned state-imposed reductions in supervisory roles, reallocations of resources and brownouts of the engine company in the Inlet, union president John Varallo said Tuesday. Varallo, the Atlantic City Professional Fire Fighters Local 198 president, said the city and state have decided to permanently fill … Read more
In Ocean City the city’s Community Services Department will take over operation of the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center next year from the Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services, the county said Tuesday. Beginning Feb. 1, the city will assume responsibility for all functions of the Simpson Avenue senior center, including programming, … Read more
Ventnor’s Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for public comment and final vote on a plan that would allow development of an indoor/outdoor self-storage center on Wellington Avenue. The Press of Atlantic City reports the project site is adjacent to the Ventnor Plaza, which is undergoing major upgrades, and … Read more
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority on Tuesday said yes to a $250,000 subsidy to help keep the Save-A-Lot grocery store in operation. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the grant is aimed at keeping the doors open at least through April 2025. The store serves more than 5,000 customers a month at Renaissance Plaza … Read more
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is set to allocate $19.6 million for economic projects in Atlantic City, aiming to rejuvenate both neighborhoods and the city’s downtown. According to the Press of Atlantic City, eligible projects must not only address challenges created by the pandemic but also contribute to the broader goal of revitalizing Atlantic … Read more
A former Port Republic resident was ordered held in jail after he allegedly stole more than $4,000 from NJ Transit while trespassing at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal. 48 year old Rudi Kindervater, 48, allegedly stole a blue courier bag containing receipts and $4,161.60, after he was told to the leave the terminal last Wednesday. … Read more
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “Code Blue” advisory for all of Cape May County effective 6:00 pm to 6:00 am December 19 & 20, 2023. “Code Blue” conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A “Code Blue” emergency is intended to protect individuals … Read more
A state administrative law judge has overturned Vineland’s former police Chief Rudolph Beu’s removal from office. Judge Kathleen M. Calemmo ruled Dec. 8 that the city failed to meet the standard needed for his removal. According to the Press of Atlantic City The city did not respond to a request for comment on the ruling.The … Read more