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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Atlantic City mayor wins primary under shadow of assault charges
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is under criminal indictment, has fended off a primary challenge to win the Democratic nomination for a second term, Decision Desk HQ projects. Small defeated Bob McDevitt, a former longtime head of a casino workers union. He will face Republican Nadeem Ahmed Khan, who ran unopposed in the GOP primary, in the general election. Small first became mayor in 2019 after his predecessor, Frank Gillam (D), resigned from office after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud. He won a full term in 2021 but is facing his own criminal charges as he faces the voters for reelection. Small and his wife, Atlantic City School District Superintendent La'Quetta Small, were charged in April 2024 on allegations that they physically and emotionally abused their teenage daughter. Prosecutors allege that on one occasion Small hit his daughter on the head with a broom multiple times and caused her to lose consciousness, among other incidents. He was also later charged on a count of witness tampering after prosecutors said he told his daughter to change her story to law enforcement about the alleged abuse. Small and his wife have denied the charges and pleaded not guilty. Ahead of the primary, Small had said he didn't believe the charges would be an issue for voters, telling Philadelphia-based NBC10 that 'the voters know who I am.' Issues of public safety and the city's cleanliness took center stage in the race, with Small pointing to the city's reduction in crime. McDevitt argued that people still feel fear of being victims of crime. Atlantic City has mostly elected Democrats as mayors for decades. The one recent exception was Republican Don Guardian's victory in 2013. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Atlantic City mayor wins primary under shadow of assault charges
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is under criminal indictment, has fended off a primary challenge to win the Democratic nomination for a second term, Decision Desk HQ projects. Small defeated Bob McDevitt, a former longtime head of a casino workers union. He will face Republican Nadeem Ahmed Khan, who ran unopposed in the GOP primary, in the general election. Small first became mayor in 2019 after his predecessor, Frank Gillam (D), resigned from office after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud. He won a full term in 2021 but is facing his own criminal charges as he faces the voters for reelection. Small and his wife, Atlantic City School District Superintendent La'Quetta Small, were charged last April on allegations that they physically and emotionally abused their teenage daughter. Prosecutors allege that on one occasion Small hit his daughter on the head with a broom multiple times and caused her to lose consciousness, among other incidents. He was also later charged on a count of witness tampering after prosecutors said he told his daughter to change her story to law enforcement about the alleged abuse. Small and his wife have denied the charges and pleaded not guilty. Ahead of the primary, Small had said he didn't believe the charges would be an issue for voters, telling the Philadelphia-based NBC10 that 'the voters know who I am.' Issues of public safety and the city's cleanliness took center stage in the race, with Small pointing to the city's reduction in crime. McDevitt argued that people still feel fear of being victims of crime. Atlantic City has mostly elected Democrats as mayors for decades. The one recent exception was Republican Don Guardian's victory in 2013.
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
New Jersey's Atlantic City Aquarium reopens for the first time in 5 years
Reintroducing the newly renovated South Jersey attraction, it's the Atlantic City Aquarium! After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened and is ready to welcome visitors once again! Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. joined aquarium staff and city leaders on Monday for an official ribbon cutting outside the building before taking a first look inside with city partners and stakeholders. According to a release from the city, the new and improved AC Aquarium at Historic Gardner's Basin has more than 100 species, including Groman, a 225-pound Loggerhead Sea Turtle, along with several diamondback turtles, southern and cow nose rays, sea horses, pipe fish, lionfish, horseshoe crabs — just to name a few. The aquarium also debuted new exhibits, like its "Under the Sea" coloring area, hurricane simulator and photo booth. Come summer 2025, there will also be six hands-on touch tanks with daily feeding shows for visitors to enjoy. So how did this all come about? Before the South Jersey attraction closed its doors in 2020, grant funding was secured from the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority for necessary capital improvements. However, the much-needed improvements were greater than originally expected and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on supply chains created delays in the construction schedule. The aquarium has since implemented new roofing, windows, flooring, decking, bathroom renovations, HVAC replacement, lighting replacements, interior drywall replacement and painting, new doors at several locations, duct work, and electrical and plumbing repairs. The city secured more money for exterior upgrades through the American Rescue Plan so the building could look brand new both inside and out. The aquarium is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket prices are available online .
