Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson says the county has the financial resources to help preserve the threatened Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, but he is drawing a firm line when it comes to risking taxpayer money. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, during an appearance on WOND, Levinson reiterated his willingness to consider county financing to help keep the 502-room hotel operating. However, he said any arrangement must include guarantees that the county would recover its investment.
Redevelopment Projects Move Forward In AC
Six new homes for first-time buyers, a renovated neighborhood park, an expanding supermarket and a nearly completed mixed-use building are among the redevelopment projects moving forward in Atlantic City, according to Councilman Kaleem Shabazz.During an appearance on WOND, Shabazz described a series of projects he said are beginning to deliver visible improvements for residents.Shabazz, who chairs City Council's Planning and Development Committee, said the investments reflect redevelopment taking place in neighborhoods throughout the resort, not just along the Boardwalk and in casino areas.
AC Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Deadly June Encounter
Bodyworn camera footage released Wednesday afternoon shows what happened as the Atlantic City SWAT team tried to serve a search warrant at a North Florida Avenue home back in June.An officer, who was identified to BreakingAC as Detective Marquez Jones, is seen knelt down, working to open the door before Sgt. Christian Ivanov moves to kick it in.An angle from Jones' bodyworn camera shows him fall away from the door as gunfire erupts and a bullet strikes him in the leg. Police returned fire, killing Donald Capriotti — also known as Donald Gardner — inside.
Worker Rescued After Being Trapped In Waist-Deep Asphalt
A 26-year-old worker was rescued Tuesday morning after becoming trapped waist-deep in recycled asphalt at an Egg Harbor Township facility, where emergency crews spent approximately 2½ hours freeing him while facing the danger of additional material collapsing. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, Cameron Briggs, of Mays Landing, was inside a recycled asphalt bin at AE Stone, 1435 Doughty Road, when he fell backward and a portion of the asphalt collapsed onto his lower body at about 6am. He was trapped in a seated position with his legs extended in front of him and asphalt covering him to just above his waist.Workers at the facility initially attempted to free him but were unsuccessful after approximately 20 minutes and called for emergency assistance.
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