New Jersey’s casino and sports betting operators and their online partners won nearly $5.8 billion in 2023, setting a new record, figures released Tuesday show. Acording to the Press of Atlantic City, that’s up nearly 11% from a year earlier. Still, among Atlantic City’s nine casinos, two-thirds of which are still winning less money from … Read more
Brigantine announces that 2024 beach tags and beach parking permits are available for sale online. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the tags are being sold online at the preseason discounted rate of $20, plus taxes and shipping, and will be shipped directly to buyers, the city said in a news release. The regular … Read more
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson expects to deliver another county tax rate decrease this year, he said in his budget message Tuesday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, salary costs are going up 3.78%, which equates to $3.2 million in additional spending “based on negotiations with eight of the 23 bargaining units.” Other expenses … Read more
Two Atlantic City juveniles have been charged in connection with a shooting incident which occurred earlier this month resulting in the death of a 14- year-old male from Atlantic City. On January 5 at approximately 10:48 pm, the Atlantic City Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City in reference … Read more
23 year old Gavin Guzman of Atlantic City is charged with first-degree murder for the death of 22 year old Nazir Cintron on New Year’s Day in Atlantic City. On Monday, January 1 at approximately 7:34 a.m., the Atlantic City Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call at Michigan Avenue and the boardwalk regarding a … Read more
53 year old Jeffrey M. Jastrzembski of Atlantic City is charged with first-degree Aggravated Manslaughter in connection with a fatal boating crash on August 12, 2023. The boating crash occurred on the Intercoastal Waterway in Atlantic City, in the area of the Albany Avenue Bridge, at approximately 5:14 P.M. It is alleged that Jastrzembski accelerated … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township, the Goodwill Store & Donation Center in the Cardiff Plaza Shopping Center caught fire briefly Monday afternoon, police said. Police responded to the store at 6701 Black Horse Pike for a structure fire. Upon arrival, officers saw smoke coming from the building while employees were attempting to evacuate. Area fire crews … Read more
A veteran 20-year superior officer Captain Andrew Panico of both Pleasantville, and Atlantic City, New Jersey public safety departments has passed away. His colleagues said it’s with deep sadness to inform you of the passing of our former Captain Andrew Panico. His dedication and service to our department have left a lasting impact, and he … Read more
Atlantic City has issued a Code Blue to help those at risk from the arctic cold weather.Statewide, all 21 counties have implemented a Code Blue in response to severe cold as well as a storm that could bring 2 inches of snow to South Jersey and more elsewhere.For more information on statewide warming centers or … Read more
A winter weather advisory remains in place until 1pm Tuesday. We saw snow change to sleet and freezing rain overnight. Tuesday morning, plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. A wintry mix changes to rain Tuesday morning before tapering off in the afternoon.