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May 22, 2023

Atlantic City casino profits down 15% in 1 year

Atlantic City, New Jersey's nine casinos have seen a cumulative decline of about 15% in profits in 2023's first quarter compared to the same time last year.

May 22, 2023

NJ shore town fined $12M for building own dunes begins emergency beachfront repairs

North Wildwood, New Jersey, has begun emergency repair work on its badly eroded dunes amid a legal battle with state environmental officials.

May 18, 2023

NJ to let shore town make emergency dune repairs, despite ongoing legal battle

North Wildwood, New Jersey has been granted permission by state environmental regulators to carry out emergency repairs on its severely eroded dunes.

May 12, 2023

Atlantic City casino sinks $700K into man-made beach project

New Jersey's Ocean Casino Resort will spend up to $700,000 of its own money to renovate its eroding beachfront, with the 110-foot-wide undertaking slated to open Memorial Day weekend.

May 3, 2023

NJ Republicans eye wind turbine construction moratorium over whale death concerns

New Jersey Republicans and other opponents of shoreside wind turbines have proposed a moratorium of up to 60 days on construction to assess potential effects on whale mortality.

April 24, 2023

Panel of Democrats, environmental activists blame climate change for whale deaths

A panel of Democratic politicians, officials and environmental activists rebuked claims that offshore renewable energy prep is responsible for a recent marine mammal death spike.

April 20, 2023

New York casinos could deal Atlantic City 30% revenue blow, panelists predict

Three new casinos in New York could cost Atlantic City, New Jersey up to 30% of its casino revenue, according to East Coast Gaming Congress panelists.

April 14, 2023

New Jersey casino, sports betting revenue sees 15% spike in past year

New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks, and gambling websites have reported $487 million in March revenue, a 15% jump from the same time last year.

April 13, 2023

Wildfire in New Jersey's Pine Barrens fully contained

A wildfire in southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens that burned through roughly six square miles of the area has been contained, according to authorities.

April 4, 2023

NOAA report says New Jersey turbines may 'adversely affect' whales, but denies lethality

A report released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration admits that New Jersey's planned offshore wind turbines may "adversely affect" local whale populations.