May 2017

Grossman: Fighting Foolishness of Atlantic City Casino PILOT Bill

Is the controversial Atlantic City PILOT bill, written by casino-connected execs, constitutional? A growing throng of Jersey taxpayers, lead by attorney Seth Grossman of Somers Point, say ‘hell no’. A superior judge will consider that issue later this summer. Should state law allow the Atlantic City casinos make fixed ‘payments in lieu of taxes’ (PILOT) […]

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GaleForce Rollercoaster in Ocean City Ready to Thrill Summer 2017

WATCH VIDEO > Delayed for a year, but ready to roll for the Summer of 2017. The Ocean City Boardwalk welcomes GaleForce…. the crazy & wild new Roller Coaster at Playland’s Castaway Cove. 125 Feet Tall Beyond 90º Drop 64 MPH Launch Speed Three Launches 7 Thrilling Elements The launch of the amazing GaleForce in

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Icahn Takes Over Chelsea Hotel on Atlantic City Boardwalk

The once cool Chelsea Hotel is now controlled by Carl Icahn. Paperwork was filed on MAY 16 showing that Icahn took over their mortgage. That’s not good. According to rtforty.com, a tax lien was filed on part of the property last month. Chelsea Atlantic City shut down in December of 2016. Chelsea owner Curtis Bashaw

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Tropicana’s Elevator from Hell. Stuck 6 hours. ACFD To The Rescue.

How would you like to be one of 14 trapped inside a Tropicana Casino elevator for 6 hours? Yeah. Six freekin’ hours. But wait…..14 people in one elevator? That can’t be good. Even for 2 minutes, let alone 6 hours. Imagine finding out that the Tropicana dragged their feet for over an hour before they

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ACvets.org & Mayor Guardian Assist in ‘Operation Stand Down’, Helping Veterans in Need

Over 300 military veterans in need gathered at the All Wars Memorial Building on Adriatic Ave in Atlantic City on Wednesday May 17. ‘Operation Stand Down’ was underway. Veterans in need, some homeless, came together for a broad array of free services and assistance including: VA benefits help, medical, mental health and addiction counseling, welfare benefits,

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South Jersey Bullied By Casinos, Dune Builders & Fishing Agencies

Is South Jersey the target of bullies, snake-oil salesmen and fishing pirates? It kinda looks that way, when casinos, dune builders and fish management agencies run roughshod over our coastal shore towns. Casinos make a fortune in Atlantic City and pay very low taxes. The State of NJ seems to have little concern for the financial

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Absecon Island Dune & Beach Disruption, Summer 2017

Dune building, dredging and beach bulldozers are getting ready for Summer 2017. Atlantic City needs it near the inlet. Margate tried to fight it and lost. Ventnor recently tried to dis-invite the DEP & Army Corp from invading their Downbeach shores at the same time summer visitors were arriving. Listen to the ACprimetime Radio podcast

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UBER Now Free To Transport Riders without Atlantic City Regulation

Atlantic City and South Jersey riders can now use UBER without fear of their driver getting a ticket. New state regulations are kicking in… with regard to transportation-network companies. That means UBER is free to operate without having to deal with those pesky licence & inspection officers. Gov. Chris Christie supported and signed the legislation

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