Union authorizes Atlantic City casino strike next month
Atlantic City casino workers on Wednesday authorized their leaders to call a strike against the gambling houses if new contracts are not reached by the beginning of July.
Union to vote on authorizing Atlantic City casino strike
Atlantic City’s main casino workers union will vote Wednesday on whether to authorize a strike against the city’s casinos, with whom they have yet to reach new contract agreements.
Police: 2 toddlers, infant left in hot car while woman, teen shopped at NJ Walmart
Authorities in New Jersey say an infant and two toddlers were left inside a hot car while a woman and teen shopped for nearly an hour.
Caesars plans lobby, casino floor, pool upgrades in $200 million makeover this year
Caesars casino in Atlantic City will renovate its casino floor, lobby, valet area and outdoor pool this year as part of a $200 million makeover.
Hard Rock boss confers with NJ governor on casino smoking
The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do.
Workers picket outside Atlantic City casino, seeking raises
Hundreds of Atlantic City casino workers have picketed outside the Tropicana casino. They're demanding a new contract with the city’s nine gambling halls that guarantees employees a share in the post-COVID recovery.
Contracts expired, union to picket Atlantic City's Tropicana
Unable to reach new contracts with the Atlantic City casinos, the city’s main casino workers union will begin picketing outside one of them Wednesday.
Investigation underway after person shot by police in Absecon, prosecutor says
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office's Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a person was shot by police in Absecon on Tuesday.
Atlantic City casino workers seek ‘significant’ pay raise
As Atlantic City’s casinos work to recover financially from the coronavirus pandemic, the workers who keep those casinos operating are trying to do the same thing.
Atlantic City fire departments are ready to battles blazes and keep city safe, officials say
Atlantic City officials reassured residents and tourists that the local fire department is ready keep them safe.
Atlantic City dealers' union backs casino smoking ban
The union, representing Atlantic City casino dealers, says its members endure having secondhand smoke blown in their faces for eight hours at a time.
'I'm blessed': Local man thanks guardian angels for saving him after health scare at NJ restaurant
A local man is thanking heroes who saved his life, after he suffered a serious health scare while out to dinner. He feels lucky to be alive.
A safe bet: Anyone wanting a casino job, odds are on their side
Like most businesses across the U.S., casinos are racing to hire new workers, which is leading to better wages and forcing casinos to be more creative in their hiring practices.
Atlantic City 2021 casino earns surpass pre-pandemic levels
Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year.
American Airlines will use buses for hops to Philadelphia from Allentown, Atlantic City
The service will start June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and airports in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, the airline said Thursday with the bus company called Landline.
Chris Rock performs in Atlantic City after Oscars slap
Comedian Chris Rock took to the stage in Atlantic City a week after the smack heard around the world and it appears Rock and venues like the Borgota are getting the last laugh as ticket prices skyrocket.


















