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Passenger Ferry Between AC And NYC? It's On The Table

A passenger ferry connecting New York City and Atlantic City could begin operating as early as Memorial Day weekend 2027 under a proposal discussed Monday by Mayor Marty Small, casino executives, developers and representatives of ferry operator Seastreak. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, the proposed service would carry as many as 600 passengers between Manhattan and Atlantic City's Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget, with an estimated travel time of approximately 2½ hours and a round-trip fare of about $150.

Proposal For Regional Air Service Between AC And Boston

A proposal to establish new regional airline service at Atlantic City International Airport, potentially connecting the resort with Boston and other underserved destinations, was a major topic of discussion during Monday's meeting of Mayor Marty Small, casino executives and developers. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports former state senator and longtime EHT mayor Sonny McCullough, who attended the Sept. 21 meeting, revealed details of the airline discussions Tuesday morning during an interview on The Don Williams Show on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND.

7 Year Old Dies From Injuries In Minibike Crash

A 7-year-old Pleasantville boy has died from injuries suffered when the gas-powered minibike he was riding collided with a car in Atlantic City on Sunday afternoon. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports the crash occurred around 5 p.m. Sept. 20 near the intersection of Massachusetts and Melrose avenues. Police said the child was riding a gas-powered minibike when he was involved in a collision with a blue 2012 Nissan Altima. The boy was initially transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he died from his injuries.

Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel Is Coming Down

One of Ocean City's most recognizable landmarks is facing demolition as the future of the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier property continues to take shape.The amusement park's iconic Ferris wheel, which has towered over the Boardwalk for decades, will have to be taken down because of deteriorating structural conditions. The development during a tour of the former amusement park Friday, Sept. 18, according to a report published Monday by the Sentinel.

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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he 'didn't have any doubts' during deliberations

Plymouth Superior Court during Lindsay Clancy's murder trial on Aug. 26, 2026,in Plymouth, Massachusetts. (Mel Musto/Getty Image

(NEW YORK) -- The man identified as the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial is speaking out, saying he "didn't have any doubts" during the jury's seven days of deliberations.

"I didn't have any doubts.As I tried to explain different possible theories during ...

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Elizabeth Holmes says 'I don't have anything to hide' in new documentary trailer

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans following a hearing at the Robert E. Peckham U.S. Courthouse on March 17, 2023, in San Jose, California. (Philip Pacheco/Getty Images)

Theranos founder-turned-convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes is sharing an intimate look at her family life and her belief that she "did not" do anything wrong in a new trailer for her upcoming documentary.

In the o...

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Roman Colosseum closed for day after worker falls to death

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy photographed on September 10, 2026. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua via Getty Images)

(LONDON) -- A technician working on a rope inside Rome's Colosseum fell to their death on Tuesday night, officials said.

Italy's Ministry of Culture named the technician as Andrea Moretti, describing them as "a skilled high-altitude rope access worker."

Moretti died inside the ancie...

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Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis-area businesses, officials warn

A general view of Busch Stadium, June 25, 2026, in St Louis, Missouri. (Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Missouri health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby local businesses in St. Louis and the larger county.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) said the possible exposures occurred between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14 and includ...

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What are the financial benefits of higher interest rates? Experts explain

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference following Federal Open Market Committee meetings at Federal Reserve Headquarters, Sept. 16, 2026, in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- A key long-term Treasury rate hit its highest level in nearly two decades earlier this month, even before the Federal Reserve raised benchmark borrowing costs.

The Fed hiked int...

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Collins denies allegations in corruption report: 'Absolutely outrageous'

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) walks to the Senate floor on Sept. 23, 2026, in Washington, DC. Collins is in a tight Senate race against Democrat Troy Jackson. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) -- Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is vehemently denying a ProPublica report out earlier this week that says the FBI targeted her in a corruption probe, saying "it's clearly a political hit jo...

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