Wayne Parry
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Reporter at The Press of Atlantic City covering casinos, gambling/sports betting, environment & Statehouse news affecting AC &south Jersey. [email protected]
Atlantic City, NJ
Joined May 2011
Recount looks likely in very close 2nd District NJ Assembly race in Atlantic County. Neither party expects to know winners until next week.
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With just a few hundred votes separating the candidates in the much-closer-than-expected 2nd District Assembly race, both parties say the results probably won't be known until next week.
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NJ lawmaker wants Orsted settlement money for scrapping offshore wind farms given to electric ratepayers. State says it can't because that $125 million is earmarked for an energy storage plan.
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A lawmaker wants New Jersey to give electric ratepayers $125 million in money that Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted paid the state as compensation for scrapping two massive wind farms.
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Happy Birthday from Denise and me to the powerhouse lead singer and guitarist for @PLUSHROCKS @MoriahFormica, who brings it every night in her band’s quest to keep rock alive and well! (She’s probably celebrating by fishing somewhere…) 🐟
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Lawmaker says Atlantic City needs to stay under state supervision another 10 years, and is drafting legislation to extend the state takeover of the city's major decision-making powers.
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State Sen. Vince Polistina says Atlantic City needs to remain under state supervision for another 10 years, and is drafting legislation to extend the state takeover law for another decade.
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The day offshore wind started to die in New Jersey: 2 years ago, Orsted scrapped 2 big wind farms, and it's been mostly downhill for the industry ever since.
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Oct. 31, 2023, was the day the offshore wind industry in New Jersey started to die.
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Bill would make salt water taffy New Jersey's official state candy. Story by @WayneParryACP
https://t.co/OJUXhyHEaR
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A bill introduced Monday in the state Legislature would make salt water taffy, a confection with deep roots in Atlantic City, the official state candy.
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HERE's what New Jersey REALLY needs: An official state candy!
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A bill introduced Monday in the state Legislature would make salt water taffy, a confection with deep roots in Atlantic City, the official state candy.
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Bills would give CRDA back some money for projects, extend developer benefits another 20 years. Story by @WayneParryACP Full text of the proposals included in the story. https://t.co/oD8SBZcjoL
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State Sen. Vince Polistina introduced bills to return millions of dollars to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, and to extend the benefits some developers in Atlantic City can receive.
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It was about as basic a violation of gambling laws as there could possibly be: an online gambling company unilaterally changed five bets from winners to losers. The company, now out of business in NJ, has been fined.
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The state Division of Gaming Enforcement recently handed out two hefty fines, both to companies that are no longer doing business in the state.
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NJ spending $20M to expand Atlantic City's Renaissance Plaza and upgrade a food store there with the kind of healthier, fresh food common in suburban grocery stores.
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The state will spend $20 million to redevelop the rundown Renaissance Plaza, including expanding and modernizing the food store there to bring healthier food and more of it to Atlantic
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Remembering legendary Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley in Atlantic City and South Jersey. Story by @WayneParryACP
https://t.co/5wZW6HvIUj
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Guitarist Ace Frehley died Thursday at 74 from complications of a recent fall. His death was being mourned by rock fans around the world, including in South Jersey.
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NJ internet gambling revenue remains near record levels, but the rest is flat as the summer crowds are gone from Atlantic City.
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New Jersey's internet gambling revenue remained in near-record territory in September, but Atlantic City's brick-and-mortar casinos saw a sluggish month once the summer crowds departed.
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Neighbors fear Kushner's 180-apartment project in Atlantic City will worsen traffic, noise and disruptions. Developer pledges to run a 1st-class facility.
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A real estate developer touted its plan Thursday to build 180 market-rate apartment units near the Absecon Inlet, as residents worried it would worsen overcrowding and disruption in the area.
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Controversial beach bar expansion plan in Atlantic City is withdrawn. But the bar could re-file it again.
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A plan to expand a beach bar that has drawn noise and other complaints from nearby residents has been withdrawn from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the agency said Wednesday.
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Here's why President Trump is smiling over MGM Resorts dropping its bid for a New York casino.
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The sudden decision by the parent company of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to abandon its quest for a New York casino could lead to a financial windfall for President
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NY casino shocker: Borgata parent company MGM Resorts drops its bid to build a new casino at Yonkers Racetrack. That leaves 3 surviving bids for up to 3 new casino licenses in or near New York City.
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The sudden decision by the parent company of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to abandon its quest for a New York casino could lead to a financial windfall for President
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Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall says its concerts and events pumped $75M into Atlantic City's economy this year.
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Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall says its concerts, sporting events and other shows will generate $75 million in economic activity for the city this year.
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NJ says Borgata overpaid customer who was cashing in chips, but only got half the overpayment back. Where did the other $2,500 go? No one is talking.
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New Jersey gambling regulators say a cashier cage error led the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to overpay a customer redeeming gambling chips by $5,000 — but only got half
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Rutgers launches research robot to be first to circle the globe underwater. The 5-year mission begins today in Massachusetts, aiming for better ability to predict severe weather and understand the climate.
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Rutgers University is launching what it hopes will be the first robot to sail around the world underwater. The five-year mission aims to gather reams of new data about oceans.
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