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Atlantic City officials reject claims from five casinos that narrowing Atlantic Avenue will hinder emergency vehicles.

Assignment Judge Michael Blee on Wednesday dismissed Maria Laccas lawsuit seeking a recount in the Nov. 7 City Council election in Ward 5, saying she didnt show sufficient evidence of errors in counting.

In a brief filed Wednesday, lawyers for Atlantic City argued that safety is paramount in going forward with the Atlantic Avenue "road diet," and said the city does not need the approval of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to complete the project.

Attorneys trying to prove fraud in the 2nd Wards Democratic June primary in Atlantic City were prevented Monday from putting information on the record about some voters not living in the ward.

Atlantic City Council was set to vote on about 20 legal contracts at its reorganization meeting Monday when questions arose about whether two council members should recuse themselves from voting on one $150,000 contract.

Atlantic City Council was set to vote on about 20 legal contracts at its reorganization meeting Monday when questions arose about whether two council members should recuse themselves from voting on one $150,000 contract.

Five Boardwalk casinos and a hospital want a judge to prevent Atlantic City from completing a controversial program to narrow the main road running through the city's downtown, saying such a move could hurt business and endanger lives during traffic-choked periods.

Atlantic City casinos have filed a lawsuit in New Jersey asking a state judge to halt a project that will significantly narrow Atlantic Ave.

Five Boardwalk casinos and a hospital want a judge to prevent Atlantic City from completing a controversial program to narrow the main road running through the city's downtown, saying such a move could hurt business and endanger lives during traffic-choked periods.

Atlantic Avenue is frequently used by the hospital's ambulances to transport patients to its trauma center. Eliminating one lane could hinder emergency vehicles from passing stopped traffic. Read more.