Spirit Airlines ranks worst among 13 major airlines for bring on time. A new federal report puts Spirit Airlines at being on time 76.7 percent of the time compared to Delta Airlines who is on time 90.5 percent of the time. These rankings are reflective of Sept. Spirit Airlines is the biggest operator out of…
In an effort to stimulate economic growth and development, Atlantic County and the City of Atlantic City are offering two loan programs for businesses in Atlantic City and portions of the county to promote job creation, revitalize communities and increase the ratable base. The 108 Loan Program can provide for-profit businesses with loans up to…
An Atlantic City man admitted to engaging in a conspiracy to distribute heroin with members of the “Dirty Block” criminal street gang. The U.S. Attorney’s office announced that the gang allegedly used threats, intimidation and violence to maintain control of the illegal drug trade in Atlantic City. Tyrone Ellis, a/k/a “Rome,” 33, pleaded guilty before…
The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City has a new general manager. The gaming hall announced that Mike Mellon is taking over as general manager; Mellon has served the casino as a senior vice president for the past five years. The Taj Mahal is finishing its bankruptcy restructuring courtesy of cash from mogul Carl Ichan.
A new report says that the owner of the former Revel Casino is ready to sue over the potential sale of the Showboat Casino. The Press of Atlantic City says that Glenn Straub told the paper that he is prepared to sue Stockton University over the sale of the property to Bart Blatstein. Straub said…
An Atlantic City man died in his holding cell on Monday. Atlantic City Police had the unidentified man in custody for a non-support warrant. The cause of death was determined to a massive upper-gastrointestinal tract bleed and the manner of death was ruled natural. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will be responsible for the investigation,…
A tentative agreement is in place for the purchase of the former Showboat Casino. Developer Bart Blatstein is going to pay $23 million for the property and purchase it on Jan. 15. The purchase price includes an additional $1 to delay the sale a couple of months. Blatstein’s company, Tower Investments, can use the delay…
A bill was signed into law that would help the Atlantic City school district. Gov. Chris Christie signed the bill that establishes an additional category of state school aid to help Atlantic City decided by the education commissioner. Commercial property accounted for nearly 78 percent of the municipality’s total assessed property valuation in 2008, and…
Hearings took place in Trenton on Monday on Daily Fantasy Sports. The representatives of the major DFS sites say that it is a game of skill and not chance, therefore it shouldn’t be defined as gambling. Lawmakers in Trenton wanted to look more into it, especially after the news that some employees at one of…
A conditional veto has been issued on the PILOT programs in Atlantic City. The legislation would establish a set amount of tax dollars to be sent to the city by the casinos to avoid the fluid movement through tax appeals. Christie said he didn’t think there would be proper “accountability” in the legislation on the…