OceanFirst Bank Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Stockton Students

Galloway, N.J. – The OceanFirst Foundation presented a check for $40,000 to Stockton University on Nov. 14 that is providing 16 scholarships to first-year students for the 2022-23 academic year. Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said the $2,500 scholarships mean a lot to students and the university. “You have been an incredible partner. This really makes […]

Press of Atlantic City, Stockton partner to launch journalism lab

The Press of Atlantic City and Stockton University are teaming up on a new journalism lab aimed at developing the next generation of reporters.    The Community Reporting Innovation Lab features two rooms in the John F. Scarpa Academic Center in Atlantic City that will be used for meeting and workspace.   “Communities everywhere need […]

U.S. Supreme Court justice swears in Atlantic City police Chief Sarkos

There was a surprise attendee at police Chief James Sarkos’ public swearing in Thursday — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who grew up near Trenton and appeared via the internet to swear in the new chief.   “I’m honored and humbled to be sworn in as chief in such an iconic building,” Sarkos, 46, […]

Luxury condos planned for the former Atlantic Club site

Developers of the Boardwalk property that once housed the Atlantic Club Casino say the building will be renovated into luxury condominiums.   Rocco Sebastiani, the principal for Colosseo Atlantic City Inc., the New York investment and construction firm that owns the Boardwalk property, said plans are in the works to renovate the old casino property, […]

Sun Country will begin scheduled non-stop flights between ACY and their Minneapolis (MSP) hub.

Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) today announced 15 new nonstop routes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning in summer 2023. Twelve new destinations are featured as the airline continues to expand its network. Sun Country has also extended its booking schedule so customers can now book travel through Labor Day 2023. Sun Country’s summer schedule […]

AC restaurateur kicking off year-long celebration of NJ wineries

An Atlantic City restaurateur is teaming up with the Garden State Wine Growers Association to host a year-long celebration of New Jersey’s top wines. Starting in November, four Tennessee Avenue restaurants (Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, Cuzzie’s Pizzeria, Bar 32 and Rhythm & Spirits) owned by Mark Callazzo will showcase a different winery each month. When the promotion kicks off […]

Caesars welcomes Nobu to its stellar fine dining roster

If it seems like Caesars Atlantic City is on a roll lately, that’s because they are. With barely a moment’s time to catch their collective breath after the opening of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant earlier this fall, Caesars has doubled down, delivering a culinary one-two punch with Nobu – another world-renowned restaurant that has […]

AC, NJ Police Chief Public Swearing In Ceremony – Time To Lead

James Sarkos has traveled a long journey to become the permanent Chief of Police in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Sarkos spent an inordinate amount of time working under the ambiguous title of “Interim Officer in Charge.” That left a substantial paramilitary organization, the Atlantic City Police Chief with a void in leadership in the top […]

This Thursday- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Listening Session: RUS & RBCS

USDA Seeks Public Input on Ways to Make Funds Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Clean Energy for People in Rural America. USDA is hosting a listening session on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time for rural communities, rural small businesses, and agricultural producers including renewable energy generation providers, distribution […]

Polistina, Guardian & Swift Propose New Legislation to Combat Juvenile Crime Issues

Senator Vince Polistina, along with Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift (all R-2), announced today new legislation that will aid law enforcement in addressing juvenile crime issues within the State of New Jersey. District 2 lawmakers announced new legislation today that will aid law enforcement in addressing juvenile crime issues within New Jersey. (Flickr) […]