Atlantic City

Atlantic City’s casinos earned 20 percent more revenue last month than they did during the same month one year ago.  New gaming figures were released showing the casinos taking in nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last month.  Two new casinos, along with sports and online betting, have boosted …

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Jr. was a no show for Wednesday night’s Council meeting.  Under the city’s form of government, Gilliam is not required to appear at the meetings and does not vote on items.  Gilliam pleaded not guilty in court this week on charges relating to a fight …

A 31 year old Atlantic City man has been convicted in a murder case from six years ago.  Joshua Cross was convicted this week in the 2012 slaying of Sedrick Lindo at the Carver Hall apartment complex.

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Jr. and Councilman Jeffree Fauntleroy II both pleaded not guilty in North Wildwood Municipal Court to charges relating to a fight near an Atlantic City casino last month.  The case was moved to Cape May County to avoid a conflict of interest.  Gilliam’s plea was …

Gene Allen is back as head coach of the Atlantic City High School boys’ basketball program.  A judge ruled Monday that the Board of Education violated Allen’s right to due process and reinstated Allen as coach for the upcoming season.  The school board may react to the judge’s decision during …

The Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City has inked a deal with a big concert promoter to bring some big acts to the new gaming facility.  The Bowery Presents/AEG will be bringing in some big acts, including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Loggins, The Monkees, and Frank Caliendo.  The Ocean Resort …

Atlantic City is facing a lawsuit from nine police officer who they the city skipped out on sick time payments that they were entitled to.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that one of parties is Josh Vadell, a police officer who survived being shot in the head while on …

A 58 year old woman from Virginia was charged with DUI and other offenses following a three vehicle accident in Atlantic City over the weekend.  City police say Cynthia Kazura was speeding on Huron Avenue when she collided with another vehicle.  Kazura was taken to a local hospital with serious …

Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam made no comment to the public after he left his home early Monday afternoon.  Throughout the morning, the FBI and the IRS were inside Gilliam’s home, armed with search warrants.  Gilliam recently was involved in a physical altercation with other individuals near a casino in …

A search is underway at the home of Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam.  Both the FBI and the IRS showed up at Gilliam’s home this morning in an official capacity to search the domicile.  Both agencies are expected to spend the day at his residence.