With Election Day less than a month away, Atlantic County Republican Chairman Don Purdy says he may reconsider his decision to prevent Republican candidates from participating in debates, potentially reopening the door to a face-to-face showdown between Sheriff Joe O'Donoghue and Democratic challenger Sean Riggin. During an appearance on WOND, Purdy acknowledged his opposition to the debate format but appeared willing to reconsider after Cronick explained the proposed rules and reminded him that Stockton University had agreed to host the event.
AC Road Paving Project Ahead Of Schedule
Atlantic City's long-awaited road paving project is progressing ahead of schedule, with city officials now suggesting work could be completed before winter rather than the original year-end deadline. Atlantic City Public Information Officer Andrew Kramer delivered the encouraging update during an Oct. 9 appearance on The AC Mike Lopez Show on News Talk 1400 & 92.3 WOND, saying the transformation of Atlantic and Pacific avenues is becoming increasingly apparent to motorists. Crews have been working along Atlantic Avenue from Albany Avenue to Tennessee Avenue, with paving giving way to the next phase of the project.
Margage Doc Sentenced In Health Benefits Scheme
A Margate doctor at the center of a multimillion-dollar heath benefits scheme was finally sentenced last month, nine years after he pleaded guilty. BreakingAC.com reports Dr. John Gaffney, now 64, pleaded guilty Sept. 22, 2017, admitting that he signed prescriptions for expensive and unnecessary compound medications that costs taxpayers millions of dollars.The Linwood resident faced 10 years under the plea agreement, but was sentenced to 12 months and one day. Gaffney's part in the scheme totals more than $24.8 million, which he was ordered in restitution.
Retired Police, Firefighters In NJ To Receive One-Time Payment
Thousands of retired New Jersey police officers and firefighters are expected to receive a one-time $3,700 payment before the end of the year, but the long-running battle to restore annual cost-of-living increases to their pensions remains unresolved. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, State Sen. Michael Testa, R-1st, says New Jersey needs to find a way to restore those increases, which were suspended in 2011 as part of sweeping pension reforms.During an appearance Wednesday, Oct. 7, on The AC Mike Lopez Show on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, Testa said he has been meeting with law enforcement organizations and other stakeholders to determine how the state can fulfill what he considers a longstanding commitment to retirees.
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