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Monday 05/20/2013

Atlantic City man assaulted and robbed in alleyway Sunday morning

ATLANTIC CITY - A 25-year-old resident was found in an alleyway by police who responded to the area, 12 South Spray Avenue, for a person screaming early Sunday morning.

Atlantic City OKs contract for six live shows at Bader Field

Six live entertainment and music events will be held at Bader Field between this summer and next that organizers say will highlight Atlantic City beyond the casinos.

Some residents in Atlantic City's South Inlet area on notice to move

Residents of Atlantic City's South Inlet neighborhood are receiving notices to vacate their homes to make way for a still unfunded Casino Reinvestment Development Authority project.

Margaritaville draws rave reviews at soft opening in Atlantic City

Call it Parrot Deco. As Resorts Casino Hotel transitions from its 1920s-era theme to the host of the Atlantic City branch of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville empire, the styles may not fit together exactly.

Atlantic City police probe shooting incidents

ATLANTIC CITY - Police are investigating an incident involving multiple gunshots in the 500 block of North Tennessee Avenue on Sunday afternoon, after the city's new audio gunshot-detection system alerted them.

Sunday 05/19/2013

Atlantic City police search for suspect in stabbing

Atlantic City police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed a man in the abdomen early Sunday.

Margaritaville's Atlantic City debut may signal rebound for Resorts

Margaritaville’s debut on the Atlantic City Boardwalk marks a potential reversal for Resorts Casino Hotel just two years after it launched a Roaring ‘20s makeover and lost a third of its operating profits last year.

Mays Landing veteran recalls his days as a radioman in D-Day attack

Mays Landing’s Peter Fantacone was an 18-year-old Navy radioman who trained for months to help the Allies communicate during the D-Day attack on June 6, 1944.

Friday 05/17/2013

New Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall 3-D light show to debut May 25

Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City is preparing to launch a free 3-D light and sound show for the public every half hour beginning next weekend.

Judge says Atlantic Club can reject PokerStars offer

Atlantic Club Casino Hotel can walk away from a sales deal with PokerStars and keep the $11 million in advances it has received, a Superior Court judge ruled Friday.

First portions of Margaritaville expansion open in Atlantic City

A line of rolling chairs waited Thursday outside the slot parlor at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, which has opened for customers ahead of its soft opening this weekend.

Dispute between Atlantic Club casino, PokerStars hits Superior Court today

Lawyers head to Superior Court today to argue whether Atlantic Club Casino Hotel can walk away from a sales deal with Rational Group now or wait for a licensing decision to be made in several months.

Atlantic City amenities a blend of clubs, casinos ahead of Memorial Day

Drinking, dancing, leisurely days at poolside and some fireworks at night.

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Friday 05/17/2013

Atlantic City giving senior citizens $500 property-tax cedit

By LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 1:30 am

Atlantic City property owners who are 65 or older are eligible for a $500 credit on their municipal property taxes, the mayor announced Thursday.

Thursday 05/16/2013

Governor to visit Habitat for Humanity workers today in Ventnor

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 12:35 am

Gov. Chris Christie will visit the site of Habitat for Humanity’s Hurricane Sandy home rebuilding projects in Ventnor at 2 p.m. today.

Rental Housing Fair for Sandy victims today at Atlantic City Convention Center

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 12:36 am

People still displaced from Hurricane Sandy can attend a Rental Housing Fair at the Atlantic City Convention Center this afternoon to learn about a more permanent solution.

Tax credit available for seniors in Atlantic City

By LYNDA COHEN Staff Writer

Posted: May 16, 2013

Atlantic City property owners who are 65 or older are now eligible for a $500 credit on their municipal property taxes, the mayor announced today.

Atlantic City's SWAT team tries to save lives when a crisis arises

By LYNDA COHEN Staff Writer

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 12:10 am

Atlantic City was quiet. The city that’s always turned on was still dark at 4 a.m. Tuesday, but about 75 police officers were starting their day, preparing to take down an allegedly dangerous drug gang. They were divided into small teams, and each had potential spots to search for a list of suspects.

Counter-culture niche booming at Atlantic City trade convention

By MICHAEL MILLER Staff Writer

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 7:56 pm

ATLANTIC CITY — Raymond Chico, of Union Beach, Monmouth County, has made a tidy business out of selling plastic test tubes to carry and protect marijuana cigarettes.

Revel admits mistakes in Atlantic City as restructuring plan gets OK

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 7:58 pm

In what amounted to a $2.4 billion mea culpa, Revel’s new executive team admitted Wednesday that the luxury megaresort misjudged the Atlantic City market in its first year of operation and urgently needs to repair its customer relations.

Miss New Jersey participants pass on roles through the generations

By TRUDI GILFILLIAN Staff Writer

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 12:11 am

Editor's Pick

When the people associated with the Miss New Jersey Pageant describe the event and other local pageants that lead up to the finals as family affairs, they aren’t joking.

Wednesday 05/15/2013

Exotic car show and parade roll onto Atlantic City's Boardwalk

Press staff reports

Posted: May 15, 2013

ATLANTIC CITY - An exotic car parade will cruise down the Boardwalk today, and remain parked near Bally's Casino for the remainder of the day.

Operation Blok Buster cripples Atlantic City street gang 800 Blok

By LYNDA COHEN Staff Writer

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 12:13 am

Atlantic City’s Violent Crime Task Force foiled a murder plot and took down a major drug-trafficking gang that — along with its alleged rival Dirty Blok — was responsible for a majority of gun violence in the city, officials said Tuesday.

Tuesday 05/14/2013

Revel will be allowed to emerge from bankruptcy with advantages

By HOA NGUYEN Staff Writer

Posted: May 14, 2013

CAMDEN — Revel will be allowed to emerge from bankruptcy before the end of this month with about $1 billion less in debt and access to as much as $69 million in additional new financing, a judge ruled Monday.

Mayoral race hits streets in Atlantic City

By LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer

Posted: May 14, 2013

Charles Garrett has taken his message to the streets in an effort to defeat incumbent Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford in the upcoming Democratic primary, campaign finance records show.

Monday 05/13/2013

Atlantic City adding 13 more firefighters under federal SAFER grant

By LYNDA COHEN Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 6:51 pm

Atlantic City will have 13 new firefighter recruits begin the academy Tuesday as part of a federal grant that expired with money left over.

Six Atlantic City firefighters promoted to captain

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 6:51 pm

Atlantic City’s Fire Department promoted six firefighters to captain today.

Judge rules Revel will be able to emerge from bankruptcy

By HOA NGUYEN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 3:32 pm

CAMDEN - Revel will be allowed to emerge from bankruptcy, allowing the 1-year-old megaresort to continue operating with more than $1 billion less in loans, a judge ruled this afternoon.

Sewell man fell from 4th floor of Bally's onto Boardwalk

By LYNDA COHEN Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 2:39 pm

ATLANTIC CITY - A preliminary investigation revealed a Sewell man fell from the 4th floor roof of Bally's Wild West Casino Sunday while taking pictures in a restricted area.

St. Leonard's Tract in Ventnor proud of its unique history

By STEVEN LEMONGELLO, Staff Writer

Updated: May 14, 2013 - 12:08 am

VENTNOR — Drive south down Ventnor Avenue from Atlantic City, and before too long the brick and concrete streetscape of apartments and businesses opens to a wide boulevard of expansive lawns and palatial homes.

My School is Special: Hammonton center helps those with most need

By MICHELLE BRUNETTI POST, Staff Writer

Updated: May 14, 2013 - 12:08 am

Hammonton’s disabled preschool for children ages 3 and 4 includes a special classroom geared to the needs of autistic students, said Special Education Supervisor John Lavell.

Terms of takeover of Atlantic City International Airport await OK

By JENNIFER BOGDAN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 12:04 am

Less than two months remain before the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is expected to take over operations at Atlantic City International Airport.

Sunday 05/12/2013

Borgata guests still can gamble remotely from bedrooms using eCasino

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer

Updated: May 12, 2013 - 1:46 am

Guests at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa can enjoy breakfast in bed — and betting in bed.

Jersey Shore towns tell visitors 'we are open' for summer

BY SARAH WATSON, Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 12:09 am

Groomed beaches, walkable boardwalks, sand-free streets and sidewalks, and open stores and restaurants.

Judge to review Revel resort's bankruptcy plan

By HOA NGUYEN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 12, 2013 - 1:00 am

New York City residents James Cross and Patricia Patterson were spurred to check out Revel a few weeks ago after hearing that Atlantic City's newest casino resort was filing for bankruptcy.

Watershed administrator sees how development, environment dovetail

Posted: May 12, 2013

Fred Akers, 63, of Buena Vista Township, is an environmental advocate and watchdog through his administrative role at the Great Egg Harbor Watershed Association, a nonprofit that receives federal funding. For more than a decade, he's been involved in issues related to development, infrastructure and natural resource management in South Jersey. Akers, who was paid $48,000 in 2011 (last tax record available), has also served on various state environmental committees and focus groups and is a current member of both the Atlantic County Utilities Authority and the Buena Vista Township Planning Board.

Saturday 05/11/2013

Atlantic City police arrest two in early morning strong-arm robbery

BY LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 11, 2013 - 3:43 pm

Atlantic City police arrested two men after video of a strong-arm robbery Saturday led to a home on Adriatic Avenue.

Atlantic City launches gunshot detection system

BY LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 12, 2013 - 12:50 am

Atlantic City’s gunshot detection system went live Saturday after a successful test Friday night that included alerts to two real shooting incidents.

Chefs share culinary tips in Taste of Revel weekend-long event

By DEREK HARPER, Staff Writer

Updated: May 12, 2013 - 2:00 am

ATLANTIC CITY - About 50 people clustered around a long U-shaped table and at other nearby tables a little before 1 p.m. Saturday, soundlessly hanging on Marc Forgione's every word.

There he is...Wait, where did he go? Bert Parks statue moved

By JENNIFER BOGDAN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 9:26 pm

Editor's Pick

Bert Parks had stood guard in front of the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel for more than 14 years without incident.

Report on Atlantic City's non-gambling tourism industry postponed

By JENNIFER BOGDAN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 11, 2013 - 1:15 am

More detailed breakdowns of Atlantic City's non-gambling tourism industry have been delayed again - this time indefinitely.

Friday 05/10/2013

Bomb explosions, gunshots in Atlantic City all to improve safety

By LYNDA COHEN, Staff Writer

Updated: May 11, 2013 - 1:39 am

Explosions and gunshots in Atlantic City on Friday were a sign of safety — not danger.

Atlantic City casino revenue falls 12 percent in April

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer

Posted: May 10, 2013

Atlantic City’s 12 casinos are looking for a recovery in their gambling revenue this spring following a dismal winter. So far, they haven’t gotten it.

Atlantic City gets $658,138 for seawall, Boardwalk repairs

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Updated: May 11, 2013 - 12:02 am

New Jersey has awarded Atlantic City a $658,138 grant to rebuild the Absecon Inlet seawall and Boardwalk between Oriental and Atlantic avenues.

Atlantic City Sheraton spiffs up unofficial Miss America museum

By JENNIFER BOGDAN Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 9:27 pm

Editor's Pick

The Miss America Organization doesn’t have an official museum, but if it did, it might resemble the expansive collection housed at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel.

Mark your calendar: Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association to award scholarships; Morey to address Cape May County chamber

Updated: May 10, 2013 - 2:00 am

The Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association Scholarship Foundation will hold its 12th annual Spring Scholarship Luncheon Wednesday in the Royal Swan Ballroom of Tropicana Casino and Resort.

Thursday 05/09/2013

Revel debuts new slots lounge and VIP club

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer

Updated: May 10, 2013 - 2:01 am

Revel’s interim CEO Jeffrey Hartmann regards the newest attractions at the struggling $2.4 billion megaresort as a way of “reconnecting” with customers.

Shaq-backed development project planned for Atlantic City

By LYNDA COHEN and JENNIFER BOGDAN Staff Writers

Updated: May 10, 2013 - 4:08 pm

City Council has approved a plan that will bring a major redevelopment project, highlighted by a movie theater and a supermarket, to Atlantic City’s South Inlet.

Atlantic City to test gunshot-detection system today

By LYNDA COHEN Staff Writer

Updated: May 10, 2013 - 1:46 am

Atlantic City will put its gunshot-detection system to the test today — and officials are warning residents there will be shots heard in various parts of the city.

Atlantic City Council OKs plan for Shaquille O’Neal-backed project including movie theater

By LYNDA COHEN and JENNIFER BOGDAN Staff Writers

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 7:46 pm

City Council has approved a plan that will bring a major redevelopment project to Atlantic City’s South Inlet, highlighted by a movie theater and a supermarket.

Women's shelter boss, Atlantic City mayor vouch for Mike Tyson

By NICK PERRY

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 10:06 am

Who can Mike Tyson turn to for a character reference? The mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, for one, and the leader of Nevada's largest shelter for battered women, for another.

Miss America Organization CEO Art McMaster stepping down

By JENNIFER BOGDAN Staff Writer

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 9:27 pm

Editor's Pick

Art McMaster was at the helm of the Miss America Organization when the pageant left Atlantic City in 2005, and he was still there earlier this year as the organization negotiated a way to bring the competition back to its birthplace.

Revel hires outside consulting firm in marketing shake-up

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI, Staff Writer

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 12:38 am

Revel overhauled its marketing department Wednesday in the latest management shake-up at Atlantic City's troubled $2.4 billion megaresort.

Atlantic City Hospitality Awards honor those who work with tourists

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 1:22 am

Those who spend the most time with visitors to the resort were honored Wednesday for their contributions to the city’s tourism industry.

Wednesday 05/08/2013

Fire forces evacuation of family from Mediterranean Avenue apartment in Atlantic City

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Updated: May 08, 2013 - 8:01 pm

A fire forced the evacuated a family of two adults, three children and a dog Wednesday but no injuries were reported.

Explosives training planned Friday at Bader Field in Atlantic City

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 4:33 pm

The FBI and the Atlantic City Police Department will conduct an explosives demonstration Friday at Bader Field.

Miss America will return to Atlantic City, but her famous song will not

By DIANE D'AMICO, Staff Writer

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 12:51 am

Editor's Pick

When Miss America 2014 is crowned in Atlantic City on Sept. 15, she will not be serenaded by the iconic song that has been part of almost every pageant since 1955.

Tuesday 05/07/2013

Eight arrested after Atlantic City robbery victims attack alleged thieves, police say

By JOEL LANDAU Staff Writer

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 10:47 pm

Eight people have been arrested in Atlantic City after a group of victims robbed at a home responded by attacking the alleged robbers at a condominium, police said.

Nine arrested in relation to robbery and assault in Atlantic City

Lynda Cohen, Staff Writer

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 7:54 am

Atlantic City police are investigating an assault the resulted from a robbery Monday night.

Report says national casino markets recovering from recession, but Atlantic City struggled in 2012

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI, Staff Writer

Updated: May 08, 2013 - 2:02 pm

Most of the nation’s casino markets have finally recovered from the recession, propelling revenue from slot machines and table games to near-record levels in 2012, according to a new report on the economic health of the gambling industry.

PokerStars’ parent company sues to complete purchase of Atlantic Club in Atlantic City

By DONALD WITTKOWSKI Staff Writer

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 1:50 am

The parent company of online global gambling giant PokerStars went to court Monday to try to salvage its purchase of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel — and in doing so, revealed it is looking to acquire the property for a record low price.

Transformation of Marina District walkway into illuminated trail planned for summer in Atlantic City

By JENNIFER BOGDAN Staff Writer

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 8:22 am

A little-known Atlantic City walkway in the Marina District will be transformed this summer into an illuminated trail filled with original sculptures.

South Jersey groups take rein as FEMA leaves New Jersey

By SARAH WATSON, Staff Writer

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 1:26 am

A major transition is under way in the recovery effort for those rebuilding from Hurricane Sandy.