Atlantic City Mayor Warns of Shutdown Amid Push for State Rescue

Atlantic City’s mayor said workers won’t be paid and non-essential services will be shut down for about a month beginning April 8 as the distressed gaming hub pushes for New Jersey to rescue it from the brink of insolvency.

No employees would be paid until at least May 2, when the city will get its next installment of taxes, Mayor Don Guardian said in an e-mailed statement Monday. While essential services such as public safety and revenue collections will continue, other functions will cease and City Hall will close 4:30 pm local time on April 8.