Golden Nugget Owner

The billionaire owner of Golden Nugget Atlantic City says he will resign from his casino company if he is confirmed to become the U.S. ambassador to Italy and San Marino.Tilman Fertitta, in a March 16 letter to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, wrote that he will resign as CEO of Fertitta Entertainment LLC if … Read more

Atlantic County Budget

Atlantic County’s $267.2 million 2025 budget, which will lower the county tax rate about 2 cents, passed Tuesday at the Board of Commissioners meeting.And the Press of Atlantic City reports the budget proposes raising $188.5 million from taxes – up from $179.5 million last year – and $78.7 million from other revenues.Despite the $9 million … Read more

Cape May County OK’s $224 Million Budget

Cape May County has approved a $224 million budget for 2025. The Press of Atlantic City reports the spending plan calls for $164 million to be raised through property taxes. That’s a reduction compared to last year, and the tax rate also drops under the budget. The proposed tax rate is 16.9 cents for every … Read more

Stone Harbour Police

Stone Harbour plans to reorganize part of the Police Department, eliminating the position of captain in favor of two lieutenants, eliminating the position of detective sergeant and reducing the number of sworn officers from 18 to 17.There was disagreement among council members over the police chief’s stance on the reorganization plan, introduced by the council … Read more

Art Students

Stockton University and Atlantic Cape Community College signed an agreement Monday to better help arts students from the community college transfer with their associate’s degree to the four-year college.The agreement lets Atlantic Cape graduates pursue a bachelor’s degree in visual arts at Stockton. The partnership is part of Stockton’s Transfer Pathways Program, which helps community … Read more

Ocean City Firefighter Suspended

An Ocean City firefighter has been suspended and faces charges of simple assault against his girlfriend that took place in December.According to the Press of Atlantic City charges against Jeremy S. Sullivan were filed Dec. 14, the same day as the incident. He is alleged to have assaulted his girlfriend about 5 a.m. that day.John … Read more

Atlantic County Budget Hearing Tuesday

Atlantic County’s $267.2 million 2025 budget, expected to lower the county general tax rate slightly, will get its public hearing and final vote at the Tuesday Board of Commissioners meeting. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the budget proposes raising $188.5 million from taxes — up from $179.5 million last year — and $78.7 … Read more

OC Firefighter Charged With Assaulting Girlfriend

An Ocean City firefighter has been suspended and faces charges of simple assault against his girlfriend that took place in December. According to the Press of Atlantic City, charges against Jeremy S. Sullivan were filed Dec. 14, the same day as the incident Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said Monday that the assault accusation … Read more

AC Aquarium Open To The Public

The Atlantic City Aquarium officially reopened to the public for the first time in five years Monday, with renovations inside and out. The ribbon-cutting finally comes after more than a year of delays. There are diamondback turtles, southern and cow nose rays, sea horses, pipefish, lionfish, horseshoe crabs and much more. BreakingAC.com reports Small first … Read more

Blackwood Mna Gets Three Years For Theft, Hindering Prosecution

– On Friday, 31 year old Tyree Gittens from Blackwood, NJ, pleaded guilty before the Honorable Joseph Levin, J.S.C., to third-degree theft and third-degree hindering apprehension, as well as disorderly persons narcotics offenses in exchange for a recommended sentence of three years in New Jersey State Prison. On October 9, 2024, Atlantic City police observed … Read more