A fire broke out on Wednesday night in Hamilton Township. Police and fire officials responded to the 1500 block of Pinehurst Ave for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival they found the rear of the residence burning, however fire personnel quickly arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The house is abandoned and…
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department has identified the subjects involved theft and use of a stolen credit card. On Tuesday November 24th, 2015, two people used a stolen credit card at the Absecon CVS and Pleasantville Rite Aid. The credit card was believed to have been stolen in Egg Harbor Township the previous day.…
The leaders of Atlantic City and Atlantic County want to work with the state, but not be taken over by them. Some leaders in Trenton are discussing possibly taking over operations of the city government. Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian was among the local lawmakers on Wednesday pushing back against this notion. Guardian noted that…
Casino revenue figures for 2015 were released on Wednesday and they tell a dismal story about gambling in Atlantic City. The win totals for the past year were 6.5 percent lower than 2014 and just half of the revenue generated ten years ago in 2006. The N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement said that casinos in…
A motor vehicle stop led to the discovery of heroin. Egg Harbor Township Police say on Jan. 5, one of their officers pulled over Joseph Esposito, of Port Norris, for multiple motor vehicle violations. The investigation led to the recovery of 34 wax folds of heroin. Esposito was charged with possession of heroin, possession of…
Many lawmakers are tired of helping Atlantic City out. Senate President Steve Sweeney said a number of lawmakers he works with have “Atlantic City fatigue.” Sweeney criticized the leadership for not taking all possible steps to make the financial crisis they are under better, including still using city vehicles for council and mayor. The state…
A proposal has is being considered in Trenton that would see a state takeover of Atlantic City. The measure called the “Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act,” would ensure the state makes most of the important decisions in the city over the next 15 years. Mayor and council would remain in place but would only be…
Efforts to expand casino gaming to North Jersey took a step forward this week. Gov. Chris Christie helped Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto reach a compromise on a ballot question. The deal will mostly follow the Senate bill but will ensure the new investment in a North Jersey casino will ensure…
A pedestrian was stuck by a motor vehicle on Monday on Route 30 just before midnight. Absecon Police say the incident took place at the intersection of Mill Rd. A 2004 Chevrolet Malibu operated by 65-year-old Micholas Moiras, of Egg Harbor City struck 24-year-old Tanvir Ahmed, of Atlantic City and he was pronounced dead a…
The fight over which proposal the state will go with to expand casino gaming just got more involved. Gov. Chris Christie said he favors the proposal by Senate President Steve Sweeney over the proposal by Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto. The Sweeney bill is kinder to Atlantic City but would still allow new casinos in North…