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Why Atlantic City Remains Popular

Atlantic City has a rich and fascinating history that has seen it transformed since its inception in 1854. Now, renowned for its iconic boardwalk, beachfront, and lively gaming scene, this east coast resort hosts over 27 million visitors a year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

History of Atlantic City

First ever Turkish-American police chief victim of threats due to race, religion

The United States' first-ever Turkish and Muslim police chief became the victim of a campaign of racist threats sent to him via text, local authorities said on March 2.
İbrahim 'Mike' Baycora, a first-generation Turkish-American immigrant, was appointed as the 17th police chief of the city of Paterson, New Jersey, last month.

US city appoints first Turkish-American police chief

The city of Paterson in the U.S. state of New Jersey appointed its first Turkish-American and Muslim police chief on Feb. 4. 

Ibrahim "Mike" Baycora was sworn in with his left hand on a copy of the Quran as Paterson's 17th police chief during a ceremony at city hall. He has been serving at the city's police department for more than three decades.

Dozens of families in Camden tower blocks refuse to leave

Authorities in Camden were working to convince dozens of families to leave their homes on Saturday after they refused to evacuate, despite concerns the tower blocks they are living in were at risk of a Grenfell-type blaze, writes The Guardian.More than 80 households, including elderly people and others with disabilities and vulnerabilities, refused to leave the blocks on the Chalcots estate, wh

Second bomb threat in New Jersey schools in one week

Authorities on Friday were investigating bomb threats at several schools in New Jersey, in the county of Bergen, the county sheriff’s office said. Englewood, Paramus Catholic, Teaneck, Cliffside Park, Mahwah, Waldwick, Hackensack, Fort Lee and Oradell schools received threats, according to the sheriff’s office.