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CRDA Zoning Czar Asked About Chelsea Beach Bar Expansion

 Make sure you keep an eye on all these new zoning regulations in Atlantic City. Land-use ordinances are a very powerful tool to acquire power and property. CRDA’s Lance Landgraf is becoming quite the master of this double-edged sword. Watch this CRDA meeting video from May 15, 2018. Ocean Club residents ask if Chelsea […]

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Seth Grossman: Atlantic City Should Abolish CRDA, Put Council Back in Charge.

The recently released audit of the CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority didn’t surprise local officials. Most knew that financial monkey business was likely happening. Did some on CRDA’s Board of Directors have some inkling of financial foolery? Maybe a few more objections should have been raised? Maybe they were all kept in the dark, like

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State Audit of CRDA: Boardwalk Hall Roof Project Leaked Millions

As per the NJ State audit of the CRDA, in reference to Boardwalk Hall roof projects. The continuous and inconsistent application of emergency procurement resulted in additional costs. Boardwalk Hall is a multi-purpose facility located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It was constructed in 1929 as the country’s original convention center, underwent a major restoration

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STATE AUDIT: CRDA Failed Miserably With Miss America Contract, Costs & Benefit to Atlantic City

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

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Long Awaited CRDA Audit Released. Findings Much Worse Than Predicted.

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

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Chelsea Neighborhood Association Update. Atlantic City, Sept. 2018

Our next Regular Meeting will be Thursday September 27, 2018 at 7:30 in Room 314, located on the third floor of the Stockton University Academic Center, 10 S. Albany Ave. Limited parking spaces will be available in the Garage across from the University on Atlantic Ave. If you are able to park in that lot,

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Heightened Security & Police for Stockton Atlantic City Debut

The safety and security of students is a top priority for Alex Marino, Director of Operations at Stockton University AC. The following are some notes from a recent radio interview conducted with Marino. Stockton Atlantic City hired their own police force, on duty, 24/7. Foot patrols will also be seen in this Albany Ave region. Allied

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Atlantic City Business Chamber and Perskie Are Dead Wrong About CRDA Accomplishments

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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Small & CRDA: Atlantic City is Ex-Offender Dumping Ground. No Kidding.

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

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Loud Commercials, No Ocean View on Atlantic City Boardwalk. Who’s Idea Was That?

Why is the Atlantic City Boardwalk filled with non-stop, loud commercials blaring from those TV screens and most casinos? Why can’t you see the ocean? These are the two most common questions asked by visitors. Sonny Ireland is a long time resident & member of Boardwalk Committee. He spoke about the so-called Boardwalk ‘noise pollution’

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