Miss America Organization Contract. The CRDA did not monitor actual costs, contract deliverables, and economic impact when negotiating a second contract with the Miss America Organization. Pageant Contract Expenditures In May 2013, after a nine-year absence, the CRDA entered into a three-year contract with the Miss America Organization (MAO) to return the iconic pageant to […]
Hey Atlantic City, just about everything you suspected about the infamous CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority looks to be true. Actually, some of their exploits are much worse than anyone could imagine. That’s according to the recently released CRDA audit, conducted by the NJ State Auditor and Office of Legislative Services. The CRDA audit is
Long Awaited CRDA Audit Released. Findings Much Worse Than Predicted. Read More »
Have you read the recent Press of Atlantic City editorial? It featured comments from Joe Kelly, President of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce. Kelly noted some highly questionable statements from the guy who wrote the original casino gaming rules for Atlantic City. Excerpt from PRESS OF AC Editorial: Steven Perskie, the former state
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Some notes & video from the Aug 13, 2018, City Council meeting in Atlantic City. Council President Marty Small meets with CRDA / Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, on a regular basis. Mr. Small reports the CRDA might buy 5 rooming (half-way) houses, and convert them into low-income housing. Needle exchanges and Tourism District social service
Small & CRDA: Atlantic City is Ex-Offender Dumping Ground. No Kidding. Read More »
Notes from Atlantic City Council Meeting. July 18. 2018. Atlantic City Council faces backlash about Stockton University District plans Chelsea Beach Bar violations Boardwalk noise pollution. Residents wonder why AC City Council meetings are not held 2x per month. A complicated city of this size really needs 2 per month. Council President Small thinks 1x per
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City Council of Atlantic City is usually reluctant to provide to detail on how they feel about hot button issues. Most on council prefer to just cast their vote and be done with it. This doesn’t sit well with former AC mayoral candidate, Henry Hank Green. At Wed. night’s council meeting, Green queried council about
Council Either Coy or Confused About Cannabis in Atlantic City Read More »
WATCH VIDEO > The infamous CRDA, also known as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, met on Tuesday, Jan 30. After years of pretty much doing as they pleased, the 17 CRDA boardmembers got a taste of taxpayer anger. Why is stuff like this hidden? Secret deals between City & CRDA? Why are you taking our
CRDA Hammered for Attempted Chelsea Beach Take-Over. Re-Development Abuse? Read More »
Crime in some parts of Atlantic City is so bad, a group of Stockton Carnegie Center students want their classes moved to the Galloway main campus. Alexa Callens is leading the charge. She’s had enough. Alexa is a masters student, taking Stockton classes at the Carnegie Center building in downtown Atlantic City. This Stockton campus is
Fearing AC Crime, Stockton Carnegie Students Want Classes Moved to Galloway Read More »
Do beach concerts help the economy of Atlantic City? Do taxpayers and other stake holders benefit from the millions that are allocated to concert promoters like LIVE NATION? Several questions have been raised, and remain unanswered. Why does the CRDA provide millions to concert promoters like LIVE NATION? Does the city benefit from each ticket
ROI of Atlantic City Beach Concerts: Return on Investment Read More »
The Fox Manor Hotel on Pacific Ave was the “Honeymoon Hotel of Atlantic City.” That was back in the 40’s and 50’s. Today, it’s another example of how the CRDA feels about non-casino property in Atlantic City. The Fox Manor may feature bed bugs, drug dealers and other undesirables. It sits in the shadows of
History of Fox Manor & CRDA’s Mis-Management of Tourism District Read More »