Appearing on his monthly "Ask The Mayor" program Thursday morning, Mayor Guardian projected a baseball team could be back in Atlantic City as early as next summer.
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian spoke to WPG's Harry Hurley at 9:35 Tuesday morning regarding the nor'easter that is moving through South Jersey and impacting his city.
Atlantic City's troubled finances are in the hands of the state, and can be for the next five years. But it's yet to be seen if the city will fight to retrieve that power.
Gov. Chris Christie's administration has until Tuesday to decide whether to accept Atlantic City's five-year financial plan or reject it in favor of a takeover.
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian has announced that the City of Atlantic City will continue the tradition of the Youth Summer Employment program for 2016.
It will be challenging for city officials to identify the cuts needed within five months to balance their budget. Refinancing its debt would be a big help.
A crucial vote is set for Thursday in the Assembly, which is pursuing its own alternative to an Atlantic City takeover as default or bankruptcy inches closer.
The city is in dire financial straits, brought on in large part by the contraction of its casino industry, which has seen its revenue plunge from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.56 billion last year.