Atlantic City

January 24, 2008 - 4:24pm
PRESS RELEASE

Albano/Greenwald/Burzichelli Legalized Sports-Betting Bill Advances

Assembly Democrats News Release

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE RELEASES
LEGALIZED SPORTS-BETTING BILL
Measure Would Legalize Wagering on Professional Athletics

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee today released legislation Assemblymen Nelson Albano, Louis Greenwald, and John Burzichelli sponsored to pave the way for Atlantic City casinos to take bets on professional sporting contests.

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December 7, 2007 - 10:58am
PRESS RELEASE

WHELAN QUICK TO SELL OUT ATLANTIC CITY

The State of New Jersey telling Atlantic City how to govern is like taking sailing lessons from the captain of the Titanic.

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November 29, 2007 - 5:23pm
PRESS RELEASE

Senator Gill Praises Start Of Needle Exchange In Atlantic City

SENATOR GILL PRAISES START OF NEEDLE EXCHANGE IN ATLANTIC CITY

TRENTON – Senator Nia H. Gill today praised the start of Atlantic City’s syringe-exchange program as “a long-overdue action that will save thousands of lives” by reducing the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

“Lives that would have been lost to the consequences of addiction will now be saved,” said Senator Gill who sponsored the law which authorized select municipalities like Atlantic City to conduct pilot programs where clean needles are given free to those who seek them.

November 16, 2007 - 3:16pm
PRESS RELEASE

Van Drew: A.C. Sports-Book Arrests Strengthen Case for Legal Sports Betting

Assembly Democrats News Release

VAN DREW: A.C. SPORTS-BOOK ARRESTS
STRENGTHEN CASE FOR LEGAL SPORTS BETTING

(TRENTON) - The break-up this week of a multi-million-dollar illegal sports-betting ring operated out of one of Atlantic City's casinos strengthens the case for authorizing sports betting at the city's gaming halls, says Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew.

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October 4, 2007 - 11:55am
PRESS RELEASE

Senator Sonny McCullough: Don't Add Insult To Injury In Atlantic City

Senator Sonny McCullough: Don't Add Insult To Injury In Atlantic City

 

        (Atlantic County, NJ) “Bringing in officials from state government to manage the municipal affairs of Atlantic City is like rescuing a drowning man by throwing him both ends of the rope,” Republican State Sen. James “Sonny” McCullough said today.

 

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September 28, 2007 - 1:19pm
PRESS RELEASE

McCullough,Amodeo,& Polistina: Whelan Backstabs Longtime Friend Mayor Levy For Political Advantage

McCullough,Amodeo,& Polistina: Whelan Backstabs Longtime Friend Mayor Levy For Political Advantage

 

           (Atlantic County, NJ) Edward Kline, campaign manager for McCullough-Polistina-Amodeo legislative team, today described Assemblyman Jim Whelan’s call for the resignation of Atlantic City Mayor Bob Levy as “a sad, shameful and sickening example of backstabbing for political advantage.”

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February 26, 2007 - 7:05pm
PRESS RELEASE

State Senator John H. Adler

ADLER: CASINO BAN SHOULD SNUFF PUBLIC SMOKING

TRENTON - Senator John H. Adler today praised a Senate panel for releasing his bill, S-1089, to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos.

"This is truly a last gasp for public smoking," said Senator Adler, D-Cherry Hill. "It's time for casinos to stop rolling the dice with people's lives."

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February 26, 2007 - 7:01pm
PRESS RELEASE

State Senator Shirley K. Turner

TURNER BILL ADVANCES TO BAN SMOKING IN CASINOS

TRENTON - A bill sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner, D-Mercer, to ban smoking in casinos and simulcasting facilities was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

"It's time for gamblers to kick the habit or at least to butt out around the blackjack tables," said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. "Casino workers deserve the same smoke-free environment as everyone else."

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February 26, 2007 - 6:55pm
PRESS RELEASE

State Senator Joe Vitale

VITALE: SMOKING BAN FOR CASINOS NEEDED TO PROTECT WORKERS

TRENTON - Senator Joseph F. Vitale, a prime sponsor of the bill, S-1089, to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, said its enforcement will save "thousands of lives" of casino workers who otherwise would contract deadly diseases due to second-hand smoke.

"This bill literally will save lives by commuting work-related death sentences," said Senator Vitale, Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, which approved the bill unanimously today and sent it to the full Senate.

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February 21, 2007 - 3:26pm
PRESS RELEASE

State Senators Joseph Vitale, John Adler and Shirley Turner

KEY SENATE DEMOCRATS SEEK TOTAL CASINO SMOKING BAN

TRENTON - Key Senate Democrats are moving forward to impose a total smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos.

Senator Joseph F. Vitale, Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, today said the bill he is co-prime sponsoring to impose the smoking ban will be posted for consideration by the panel on Monday (Feb. 26th).

“It’s time to save the lives of the thousands of casino workers who are at risk because of second-hand smoke,� said Senator Vitale, D-Middlesex.

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