27 year old Carlos Gonzales of Passaic City, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm during the commission of a narcotics offense and possession with the intent to distribute narcotics with a recommended sentence of seven years in state prison. On October 8, 2025, Atlantic City Police Officers witnessed Gonzales distributing narcotics on New York Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
Wildwood Considers Shutting Down Boardwalk Overnights
The city of Wildwood is proposing to take the dramatic step of closing down the famed Boardwalk during overnight hours all year long as a way to prevent troublemaking crowds. BreakingAC.com reports, under the plan, no one from the public would be allowed on the Boardwalk from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. every night throughout the year. A public hearing and final vote are scheduled for Wednesday's meeting.
Mayor Sets $750K Goal For Inaugural Gala
Atlantic City's mayor said his inaugural gala will be about purpose not politics.The party set for May 30 at the Hard Rock will benefit a handful of local nonprofits, representing youth, seniors, multicultural and the arts, reports BreakingAC.com. Mayor Marty Small set this year's goal at $750,000. That comes after surpassing his half-million-dollar goal four years ago, when the gala made $611,000. The main beneficiary will be the Atlantic City Police Athletic League.
AC Woman Gets Audience With The Pope
An Atlantic City woman said her recent meeting with the pope reenforced her commitment to helping others. Phyllis Lacca, president of Masterpiece Advertising, traveled to Rome as part of her involvement with the Ausilia Foundation, an organization led by Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi that is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for students without the financial means to pursue them. During her visit, Lacca noted the personal connections she shares with the pope, who studied at Villanova University. Lacca was raised in nearby Gladwyne, Pa., and attended St. John Vianney, a parish Pope Leo knows well.
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