November 2017

NJ State Senator Van Drew Announces Run for U.S. Congress

State Senator Dr. Jeff Van Drew has declared his candidacy for Congress in New Jersey’s  Second Congressional District. Van Drew is a Democratic member of the New Jersey State Senate, representing District 1. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2002 to 2007, and served as assistant majority leader in the Assembly from 2006 to 2007. “It will be the …

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CRDA Says $10.5 Million Lobby Upgrade to Boardwalk Hall is Smart Investment. Really.

Watch video clips, and see our notes and commentary from the recent CRDA meeting of Nov. 21. City Council of Atlantic City meetings are well-attended. Residents voice their opinions, ask questions, and point fingers during public comment. It often gets quite spirited as taxpayers hold the Mayor and 9 council members accountable for their actions. …

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How to Improve Atlantic City, by Steve Norton.

Congratulations to Atlantic City Mayor-Elect Frank Gilliam, and welcome to a casino resort trying to rebound from too much gaming competition. I was fortunate enough to be part of the birth of Eastern America’s first casino resort, and it was an amazing time. At Resorts International, we purchased and ran the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel for …

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Judge Mendez to Hear PILOT BILL Arguments in Atlantic City

Judge Julio Mendez will hear arguments this Thursday on whether limiting tax hikes for Atlantic City casinos violates New Jersey’s state constitution. The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 am this Thursday, November 30 in Atlantic City. The law is being challenged by Liberty and Prosperity, a constitutional awareness group, together with Atlantic County and six …

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Atlantic City Firefighters: Double-Duty During Holiday Season

During the holidays, Atlantic City firefighters are on voluntary double-duty. In addition to fighting fires and saving lives, the ACFD makes sure Atlantic City residents in need, are taken care of during the holiday season. The Annual ACFD Turkey Drive distributed hundreds of turkeys to local Atlantic City residents. Members of the ACFD made it …

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Atlantic City PD & Law Enforcement Deliver Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Law enforcement officers from the NJ State PBA, Atlantic City PBA Local #24, and PBA representatives from the Atlantic/Cape Conference gave out 500 turkeys to selected Atlantic City families. Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian assisted public safety representatives in unloading a truck full of frozen turkeys. Residents were appreciative of this annual tradition spearheaded by the Atlantic …

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CRDA Spends $11 Million on Pet Projects, As Atlantic City Crime Grows.

On November 21, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, CRDA, will vote to spend $11 million on a variety of, what they consider, important Atlantic City projects. With limited funds, can you guess which critical projects will get the financial assist from this NJ State controlled agency? Better lighting to reduce rising crime on Atlantic and …

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Council Approves Ex-Offender Magnet Program in Atlantic City

Each town should take care of their own ex-offenders. Sounds fair. But, why is Atlantic City taking care of parolees from all over Atlantic County? Show Notes from NOV 17, 2017: With rising crime, should Atlantic City consider ‘Open Carry’ guns laws in order for citizens to protect themselves? As Gov-elect Murphy moves to legalize …

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Jersey Shore Endures Harmful Fishing Regulation & Army Corp Dredging

LISTEN > The NJ DEP (Dept of Environmental Protection) is not only being accused of being bad for our beaches, but anglers and bait shop owners say they’re hurting the fishing tourism and shoreline eco-systems too. South Jersey fishermen have noted that regular sand dredging, also known as underwater strip-mining by the Army Corps of …

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