December 2016

Draining of Atlantic City’s Swamp Underway, But How Deep Is It?

Glitzy gaming mecca, salty sand dune and coastal swamp; Atlantic City, drained out a little more last week. Looks like open season on those still pillaging local tax dollars. During headier times, moves like these would have never have caused a peep. The week started with some ace investigative reporting by the Press of Atlantic […]

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Keep TAJ MAHAL Shut? Who’s Killing Job Creation in Atlantic City?

Atlantic City area politicians and NJ State lawmakers may have reminded investors that their money is no good here. Maybe. And to those looking for work in Atlantic City… just chill and cool your jets. NJ Lawmakers want to disqualify Icahn, the TAJ casino license holder, for five-years because he closed his  once majestic Boardwalk

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Atlantic County Toys for Kids Brings Cheer & Trooper Too!

LISTEN > Atlantic County Toys for Kids paid a visit to the Harry Hurley Radio Show on Friday Morning. Sgt. Greg Depiano & ‘Trooper’ explained the joys…and challenges… of making Christmas a little brighter for those in need. Sgt. Gregory DePiano heads the Toys for Kids program. DePiano is a retired Atlantic City law-enforcement officer

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Blatstein Hopes to Revitalize Playground Offerings by Summer 2017

Beautiful views, spectacular structure, but a horrible name with lousy marketing. Playground Pier, in front of Caesars on the Atlantic City Boardwalk is undergoing another tweak. In order to fill the empty spots within the Playground, The Playground’s Bart Blatstein has hired a leasing company called Metro Commercial, known as retail specialists in the real-estate

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Atlantic City Smartly Keeps Boat Show For Next Five Years

The Atlantic City Boat Show has signed a five year contract to return to the Atlantic City Convention Center for the years of 2019-2023. The annual Boat Show gives boating enthusiasts and novices alike the opportunity to shop, compare and find competitive deals on everything from sport fishers and performance boats to sailboats and family cruisers, plus

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Palmieri Out. Major Shake-up at CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

As we predicted last week…. it’s a major SHAKE-UP at the CRDA > After 5 years on the job, John Palmieri is leaving the top post at the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, better known as the CRDA. According to the Press of Atlantic City…..the CRDA board made it official today: John Palmieri is stepping down

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New Orleans in National TV Spotlight, Not Atlantic City for New Years Eve

When 2017 arrives in Atlantic City, 59 million national TV viewers will not see Atlantic City. Instead, they’ll see New Orleans, thanks to the CRDA and Mayor Don Guardian. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017” will expand their iconic annual New Year’s Eve tradition with coverage from New Orleans, not Atlantic

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Local Atlantic City Elite: MUA Payouts, Benefits and Rate Hikes

Another financial hosing revealed in Atlantic City. This time: revolving around so-called Atlantic City elite and the AC water company, better known as the MUA. Cash bonus payouts, sweet benefits, insider scams and another water rate hike were detailed in this recent Press of Atlantic City article by ace reporter; Christian Hetrick. John Exadaktilos, owner

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Give It Back Gary. Chiesa Says No to MUA Water Company Cash Bonus

NO NO NO. The MUA & Gary Hill’s disregard for Atlantic City ratepayers demonstrates the Water Authority doesn’t understand the severity of the City’s financial condition. That’s the vibe we get from the new boss of AC; Jeffrey Chiesa MUA boardmembers recently voted to increase water rates by 10 percent. They also voted themselves a

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