Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and Bob Andrzejczak to help displaced casino workers prepare to re-enter the workforce gained Assembly approval 55-18-1 on Thursday. The bill would establish the “Education Initiative for Former Casino Workers” to support training and educational instruction for former casino employees. The program would dedicate $1.35 million – 5 percent…
Legislation Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo sponsored to permit casinos to negotiate the price of broadcasting horse races and retain simulcasting at their facilities is headed to the governor’s desk, having received unanimous approval from both the Assembly and the Senate. The bill would allow casinos and out-of-state racetracks to negotiate how much casinos pay to simulcast…
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson findsTrump Entertainment’s concerns about underage gambling difficult to understand as a reason to block Richard Stockton University’s plans for an Atlantic City campus. According to Levinson, a Stockton Campus in Atlantic City could be a transformational benefit to Atlantic City. “I don’t believe that Stockton’s presence in Atlantic City is…
On Wednesday night an Atlantic City man was found shot to death just two weeks after bailing out of jail on drugs and weapons offenses. Leon Garrison, 32, of North Massachusetts Avenue, was found shot to death on the 2000 block of Magellan Avenue at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. He apparently died of gunshot wounds and…
An Atlantic City man was convicted on all counts in connection with the 2002 sexual assault and robbery of a woman who had exited a jitney near her home after completing her work shift. Maurice Gooden, of Atlantic City, was found guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and robbery. The two…
Atlantic City’s credit rating could take another hit. Standard and Poor’s said they were considering lowering the rating on the city’s general obligation bonds. The move would take the city from a BB to CC. As the rating continues to be lowered for the city, it becomes more costly to borrow money.
Job training is beginning at Atlantic Cape Community College this week to help those workers who are unemployed from casino layoffs. The training is funded by a $29.4 million grant New Jersey received from the federal government in Jan. The idea of the training is prepare these workers for new jobs and fields that are…
Stockton University’s dreams of having a campus in Atlantic City may soon be over. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Trump Taj Mahal may enforce a 1988 legal covenant that would prohibit anything but a first class casino hotel from being next to its property. Stockton recently entered into a deal to operate…
A new state management team recommends that Atlantic City trim its operating expenses by $10 million. An emergency management team sent to Atlantic City issued its first report on Tuesday saying the city needs to cut spending and close a $101 million budget gap that will begin on July 1st. A 20 to 30 percent…
An fire early on Sunday morning damaged at least five units at the Somers Point Village complex on Somers Point-Mays Landing Road. The fire struck at about 2 a.m. and six area fire companies responded to the call. There were no fatalities but reportedly two people were treated at an area medical facility. More than…