Atlantic City casino aid bill set for final votes Monday
A bill that would give tax relief to Atlantic City's casinos — and possibly prevent the closure of as many as four of them — is set for final votes Monday in the New Jersey Legislature.
A bill that would give tax relief to Atlantic City's casinos — and possibly prevent the closure of as many as four of them — is set for final votes Monday in the New Jersey Legislature.
Atlantic City casinos urge lawmakers to pass tax break bill
Fretting that in-person gambling revenue is “down and not improving,” Atlantic City’s casinos urged the state Legislature to pass a bill giving the industry tax breaks it says it badly needs.
Fretting that in-person gambling revenue is “down and not improving,” Atlantic City’s casinos urged the state Legislature to pass a bill giving the industry tax breaks it says it badly needs.
Bally's facade is rosy again; can the casino's future be, too?
A year after new owners took over Bally's casino in Atlantic City, a $100 million facelift is underway involving hotel rooms, the casino floor and more. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation bought the Boardwalk property last November.
A year after new owners took over Bally's casino in Atlantic City, a $100 million facelift is underway involving hotel rooms, the casino floor and more. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation bought the Boardwalk property last November.
Police: Man set self on fire, walked into convenience store in New Jersey
Authorities say a New Jersey man set himself on fire and then entered a gas station convenience store, starting small fires before he was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities say a New Jersey man set himself on fire and then entered a gas station convenience store, starting small fires before he was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Atlantic City casinos may get property tax break
New Jersey lawmakers are proposing financial relief for Atlantic City's casinos to help them continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey lawmakers are proposing financial relief for Atlantic City's casinos to help them continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cosby accused of drugging, sexually assaulting former 'Cosby Show' actress in NJ civil suit
Lili Bernard, a former 'Cosby Show' actress, has filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby claiming that the comedian claiming that he drugged and sexually assaulted her in a New Jersey hotel decades ago.
Lili Bernard, a former 'Cosby Show' actress, has filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby claiming that the comedian claiming that he drugged and sexually assaulted her in a New Jersey hotel decades ago.
Atlantic City's Ocean Casino CEO resigns
Terry Glebocki has resigned as CEO of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. The casino did not give a reason for 's departure, which was announced to staff Monday morning. Glebocki helped Ocean, the casino formerly known as Revel, return to profitability, turning around a situation in which the business had been losing money for years.
Terry Glebocki has resigned as CEO of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort. The casino did not give a reason for 's departure, which was announced to staff Monday morning. Glebocki helped Ocean, the casino formerly known as Revel, return to profitability, turning around a situation in which the business had been losing money for years.
Bird strikes plane engine, sparks fire at Atlantic City Airport
A Spirit Airlines flight at Atlantic City Airport was aborted on Saturday after officials say a large bird struck one of its engines as the plane was accelerating for takeoff and sparked a fire.
A Spirit Airlines flight at Atlantic City Airport was aborted on Saturday after officials say a large bird struck one of its engines as the plane was accelerating for takeoff and sparked a fire.
Recent announcements give hope for economic recovery in Atlantic City
With several announcements this week regarding investment and job opportunities in Atlantic City, there is hope for progress on economic recovery.
With several announcements this week regarding investment and job opportunities in Atlantic City, there is hope for progress on economic recovery.
Recent announcements give hope for economic recovery in Atlantic City
Caesars Entertainment announced this week they are joining forces with Nobu Hospitality for a $400 million project over the next three years that will include a new restaurant and rebranding several floors of hotel rooms.
Caesars Entertainment announced this week they are joining forces with Nobu Hospitality for a $400 million project over the next three years that will include a new restaurant and rebranding several floors of hotel rooms.
Phish fans pack the beach in Atlantic City sparking COVID concerns
Amid new concerns about the Delta variant, fans of the popular jam band Phish packed the beach in Atlantic City by the thousands for three nights over the weekend.
Amid new concerns about the Delta variant, fans of the popular jam band Phish packed the beach in Atlantic City by the thousands for three nights over the weekend.
Atlantic City casinos win $345M in June, new monthly high
Atlantic City's casinos set a new monthly record for gross gambling revenue in June, winning more than $345 million from gamblers as pandemic fears eased somewhat and gamblers returned with their wallets.
Atlantic City's casinos set a new monthly record for gross gambling revenue in June, winning more than $345 million from gamblers as pandemic fears eased somewhat and gamblers returned with their wallets.
Effort underway in Atlantic City to relocate syringe exchange site by Atlantic City Council
The COO of the South Jersey AIDS Alliance that runs the Oasis Syringe exchange program in Atlantic City and one of the members of the Atlantic City Council joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about the meeting for the relocation of the site and why it is impacting the community.
The COO of the South Jersey AIDS Alliance that runs the Oasis Syringe exchange program in Atlantic City and one of the members of the Atlantic City Council joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about the meeting for the relocation of the site and why it is impacting the community.
Smokers can light up again at Atlantic City casinos
Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.
Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.
Gov. Murphy extends state's Atlantic City takeover 4 more years
Atlantic City will remain under state control for another four years after Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of a bill extending the takeover of most of the city’s major decision-making power.
Atlantic City will remain under state control for another four years after Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of a bill extending the takeover of most of the city’s major decision-making power.
NJ money aims to make Atlantic City the national esports hub
It was the latest manifestation of New Jersey’s interest in being not only a player but a leader in the fast-growing esports industry.
It was the latest manifestation of New Jersey’s interest in being not only a player but a leader in the fast-growing esports industry.
Atlantic City quadruple shooting leaves residents shaken and seeking answers to stop the violence
Atlantic City residents are shaken after a quadruple shooting on Father's Day that left one person dead and three others hospitalized.
Atlantic City residents are shaken after a quadruple shooting on Father's Day that left one person dead and three others hospitalized.
Quadruple shooting leaves Atlantic City residents shaken and seeking answers
Chris O'Connell talks with AC residents about the growing violence plaguing the city.
Chris O'Connell talks with AC residents about the growing violence plaguing the city.
Man killed in double stabbing at home in Atlantic City, police say
Authorities in Atlantic City say a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured during a stabbing Saturday night at a home in the city.
Authorities in Atlantic City say a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured during a stabbing Saturday night at a home in the city.
Atlantic City tests new warning system that includes curfew siren for minors
AC is serious about curbing violent crime. They hope the system helps by sounding off at 10 p.m.
AC is serious about curbing violent crime. They hope the system helps by sounding off at 10 p.m.