Senate approves legislation that would help create transportation link from Atlantic City airport to resort
The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would help pave the way for a long-anticipated transportation system from Atlantic City International Airport to the resort’s casinos and Tourism District. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, would ease restraints on how the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority can spend money, Polistina’s office said in […]
Atlantic City officials urge residents to sign up for new emergency alert system
Atlantic City has a new emergency alert system to inform the public about severe weather, police actions and more, but needs the help of residents and business owners to maximize its reach, officials said Wednesday. “The system is very robust. You will receive alerts through email, text messages and phone calls,” said fire Chief and […]
New Jersey American Water installing new mains in three local towns
New Jersey American Water will install about 1,870 feet of new water main in Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville and Upper Township starting this week, the company said Wednesday. The company will install new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets: • Helen Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, from Eagon Avenue to Gray Avenue • Chalfonte […]
HERO Campaign sponsors new vehicles for Ventnor, Linwood police
Two new police vehicles decorated by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign will be seen this summer by drivers, reminding them not to drive drunk. Ventnor and Linwood will each receive one of the vehicles introduced Thursday on the Ventnor Boardwalk. HERO vehicles from seven other South Jersey police departments were also on hand for […]
Showboat’s Island Waterpark gets private funding, no need for ACIA bonds
The Island Waterpark at Showboat Atlantic City has secured private financing, and will no longer need to sell $97 million in bonds through the Atlantic County Improvement Authority, developer Bart Blatstein said Thursday. Procida Funding & Advisors, of Englewood Cliffs, is helping to finance the project and more, CEO William “Billy” Procida said in a […]