The closure of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in October helped Atlantic City casinos lose just over ten percent of its gross operating profits during the third quarter of this year. The closure of the casino followed a lengthy labor strike which cropped the Taj Mahal. During the first nine months of this year, the…
Two Atlantic City Police Officers were assaulted while responding to an armed robbery call. Police responded to the Fox Manor Motel, located at 2707 Pacific Ave. The officers entered the motel went to the stairwell where they saw Walter Washington. Washington immediately shoved Officer Oliver-Logan against a wall and attempted to run away. The officers…
Atlantic City Police are investigating a shooting that injured two men on Sunday evening. An 18 year old Atlantic City man and a 20 year old Egg Harbor Township man were both injured after being hit with bullets on North Drive. So far police have not released a motive for the shooting, and no arrests…
A naked man was arrested in Atlantic City for among other charges, aggravated assault on a police officer. Police there say they took Steven Grant into custody. The police report said Grant jumped on the hood of the vehicle and damaged it before jumping off and charging at an officer with his fists clenched and…
A motor vehicle stop led to the discovery of 600 bags of heroin by Atlantic City Police. The stop was made on the 900 block of Caspian Ave on Thursday afternoon. Curtis Nichols of Bridgeton was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession with the intent to distribute. Nichols was placed in…
An 18-year-old man from Atlantic City was shot on Thursday night. Police there say they found Azaiah Grisom on the 400 block of Madison Ave. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for an non-life threatening injury. The incident remains under investigation. No other information is available at this time.
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno was prepared to deliver a speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City..that was until her boss, Governor Christie, decided to step in at the last minute instead. Guadagno told reporters she was ready to give the speech but was told Christie was coming in to town…
Three former governors sat down and talked politics at the New Jersey League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City Wednesday afternoon. Former governor Donald DiFrancesco told attendees that he thought the State should have taken control of Atlantic City when casino gaming was introduced four decades ago. The discussion also featured former democratic governors Jim…
Hard Rock isn’t giving up on the idea of a casino in North Jersey. The AP reports that CEO Jim Allen said the company would wait at least 6 years to see if it could be approved. A ballot measure was defeated with nearly 80 percent of the vote to allow casino gaming in North…
The leading democrat to become governor in New Jersey held a pool party in Atlantic City Tuesday night. Phil Murphy held an event at the Borgata during the New Jersey League of Municipalities event. Murphy targeted both Chris Christie and Donald Trump during remarks to supporters.