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Inside Election 2011 The New Face of Marketing Behind the Badge With the colorful history Creating company awareness An investigative look 34 of the area’s GOP firmly 40 through a web site is simply 44 inside the short reign placed in the rearview mirror, the not enough in this new age of social of a controversial Atlantic City current District 2 candidates are networking, as countless companies are Official and the tough accusations looking eagerly toward the future now requesting your friendship and asking that have surfaced since her swift and beyond. you to reach out and tweet someone. exit from office. by Felicia Lowenstein Niven by Danielle Davies by Michael Clark

Departments 6 Editor’s Letter 26 The diary of a Man’s Man Sportswriter Sal Visali predicts the outcome 9 The Raw Feed of a possible Phillies versus Yanks World Series. poLiStinA Amodeo brown Juicy news from our undercover journalist for Senate for aSSembly for aSSembly 32 POLitically speaking 10 Straight talk The “Mayor of the Morning” Harry Hurley Columnist James Leonard Jr., Esq. details Governor expounds to James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. Chris Christie’s hesitant path to the presidency. 48 The Dining Guide 12 The Insider Inside a delicious classroom; A Halloween treat from Chef A listing of the news and happenings around town Joseph Muldoon; and a listing of must-visit local restaurants.

20 Twenty on 20 57 Out to Lunch Michelle Dawn Mooney poses 20 questions to Our favorite foodie Anthony Previti travels to Havana A “good neighbor ApproAch” Dan “The Weatherman” Skeldon. with a visit to Cuba Libre. to government 22 Out & About 58 On the Red Carpet Vince Polistina, John Amodeo and Chris Brown take pride in being Candid photographs from community events Celebrity sightings from around the town are featured. an active part of the community. They know that the most important role of a public servant is the commitment to helping others. Polistina, Amodeo and Brown are working to fulfill that commitment and have earned the reputation as attentive and hard working Cover image by Gregg Kohl/AC Photo community leaders. They have always been elected officials who take the time to listen The Last Word and realize that it is an honor and privilege to represent you. The infamous Nucky Thompson gives writer Michelle Tomko his slanted take on Atlantic City’s current situation. WEB: www.PolistinaAmodeoBrown.com Email: [email protected] 4 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 60 Paid for by Amodeo for Assembly, Doug Heun, Treasurer. editor’s letter Contributors let resorts entertain you GREGG KOHL, a native of Atlantic City, spent 26 years as a staff photographer at The Press of Atlantic Winds of Change City before opening EXTREME FLAMENCO FUSION up AC Photo with his october 6 - 31 “We keep moving forward, opening new partner, Gail Crafton. A doors, and doing new things, because tHe 5tH DIMeNSIoN passion since the days FEATURING FLORENCE LARUE CheCk out their inCredible we’re curious and curiosity keeps of Atlantic City High School, Gregg continues october 1 performanCes here! leading us down new paths.” his efforts to visually record the ever-changing — Walt Disney face of Atlantic City through his photography. oKtoberFeSt - oct. 15 & 16 tHe LeGeNDS oF coMbAt His shop provides professional photography with Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, plus oct. 21 & 22 German Bands, Dancers, Food & Beer! Autumn is a season services for many local and regional clients, including the rebuilding of the World Trade of change; the weather tHe DoWNbeAcH FILM FeStIVAL cFFc cAGe FUrY FIGHtING Center in . According to Kohl, Atlantic City Cinefest cHAMPIoNSHIPS becomes cooler and we are deeply honored to be involved with the oct. 14 - 16 oct. 22 the leaves begin their rebuilding of Ground Zero, and want to thank colorful journey. With the our clients and friends who have supported and November 8th election just continue to utilize our photo studios. NoVeMber 12 weeks away, now is the time when voters are determining what Raised in , For tickets visit the Resorts Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or call 1.800.745.3000. changes they are seeking from their government in the years ahead. Chef JOSEPH On page 34, we go inside the upcoming election, and profile the MULDOON of The Atlantic County District 2 republicans. With the colorful history of Reserve at Bally’s eXCitinG niGHt liFe the area’s GOP firmly behind us, the current candidates have a more Atlantic City, owes his success to the support straightforward approach and are looking eagerly toward the future. AtLANtIc cItY’S oNLY GAY cASINo NIGHtcLUb! of his family — father, According to the chairman of the Atlantic County Republicans, younger sister, and tHe ULtIMAte 70’S AND 80’S DANce cLUb Keith Davis, “The republicans have a good story to tell.” especially his mother, eveRy FRiday & satuRday night. Open thuRsday – sunday 6pm - 3am These candidates are getting their message out to their who was a home economics teacher that founded constituents through the use of social media. On page 40, we his love for cooking. He began his culinary career AtLANtIc cItY’S FIrSt AND oNLY LIvE ENTERTAINMENT bring you a detailed report on this explosive marketing trend. WHISKeY bAr happy hour daily 2pm-7pm at NJ country club Scotland Run. Encouraged by ENJOy NIGhTLy pERFORMANCES BLANChE, The Singing Bartender With Facebook and Twitter allowing users to get their message his mentor, Chef James Liuzza, Muldoon attended FROm up and cOming avant-gaRde musicians. OpEN ThURSDAy, FRIDAy & satuRday Beginning 6pm. tues. - sat. 4pm - 7pm out to hundreds of people instantly, more and more individuals the culinary program at Johnson and Wales are leveraging these applications for sophisticated purposes. University in Rhode Island. He worked in several Smart marketing professionals are using the power of social restaurants, such as Roy’s Kahana Bar and Grill in SPooKtAcULAr HALLoWeeN eVeNtS! media to spread their word. Writer Danielle Davis gets a glimpse Maui, Hawaii and Upstream in Charlotte,N orth Carolina. Prior to TheR eserve at Bally’s, Muldoon inside how a few local companies — both large and small — are LoVe At FIrSt bIte FrIDAY At booGIe NIGHtS! • october 28 was a sous chef at ’s Di Bruno Bros. marketing their businesses creatively through social media. sink your teeth into a night of romance and passion. Boogie nights is throwing For those readers out there tuned into the inner workings of ROB TORNOE, the ultimate vampire’s ball. dress like a vampire and get in for FRee! the Atlantic City government, journalist Michael Clark delves an award-winning booo-GIe NIGHtS V HALLoWeeN bASH! • october 29 into the serious rift between Christine Petersen, Atlantic City’s cartoonist and former public safety director, and former Atlantic City Police It’s time to get your “ghoul” on at the spookiest, grooviest party in town! creator of Delaware prizes will be awarded for Best Costumes! Chief John Mooney. Their , which currently involves a Punchline, draws lawsuit, has quite the “he said, she said” feel and is sure to have political cartoons for tHe JerSeY WIG oUt! • october 29 you choosing sides, if you haven’t already done so. The Press of Atlantic party in prohibition with your craziest Wig to Win Fun prizes! doors open at 8pm As Halloween approaches and the holiday season lurks City and sports cartoons for The Philadelphia beLeIVe - DIVA’S IN A MAN’S WorLD • october 1-30 just around the corner, enjoy this October issue and the brisk Inquirer. His work has appeared in The New York Special halloween Shows! changes that are sure to come with the new season. Times, The Washington Post, The Star-Ledger, on MSNBC, and dozens of other publications. He is also a regular contributor to WHYY. Based in Delaware, Tornoe currently publishes the Alyson Boxman Levine humor magazine Punchline with his wife Kristen. www.resortsAc.com | 1.800.772.9000 Illustration by Randy Jones Illustration To view more of his work, visit RobTornoe.com. Show schedules subject to change. Must be 21 or older. Certain restrictions may apply. 6 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011

BWJ OCT. 8.375x10.875.indd 1 9/27/11 12:47 PM Experienced Trial Attorney R the raw feed HBO’s critically-acclaimed Emmy Award-winning series “Boardwalk Empire” is back for Family Law Season 2 and the show’s lead character Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi, looks like he is going to have his hands full – and we’re not talking just with the showgirls at Babette’s. Facing an indictment and a brewing coup from disgruntled subordinates, DIVORCE expect things to heat up on Sunday nights.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE If the “fictionalized” Nucky Thompson character interests you, check out the real thing in Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson’s book entitled HEARINGS “Boardwalk Empire,” where he tells the story of the late Enoch “Nucky” Johnson, the Atlantic County political boss who dominated city politics from his headquarters at Attorneys At LAw The Ritz until being sent to prison in 1941. While HBO’s Nucky is a full-fledged gangster, RESTRAINING ORDERS the real Nucky was nothing more than a corrupt and very colorful power-broker. HBO has taken great liberties with the “truth”, specifically where Nucky slaps around powerful CHILD SUPPORT New York mob boss Charles “Lucky” Luciano. In real life, this is as fathomable as Jerry Blavat, a well-documented mob groupie, throwing the very serious and deadly former mob Philip Leonetti out of Memories in Margate, as he claims in his ALIMONY new book, which, apparently like HBO’s series, is loosely based on actual facts. The “fictional” Nucky or the jive-talking Geator are clearly out of their realm by puffing CHILD CUSTODY themselves up and taking on men like Luciano or Leonetti, both of whom would have likely killed either man where they were standing for even dreaming up such nonsense. But hey, we enjoy “Boardwalk Empire” just as much as you do, even if it is like digesting a VISITATION fat-free version of “The Sopranos”…

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS As Governor Chris Christie continues to dodge questions regarding whether or not he will be running for President of The United States, one question he is anxious to answer deals with public safety in and around Atlantic City, primarily the designated R zone known as The Tourism District. When Christie handpicked former State Police Lt. Col. Tom Gilbert as the Commander of the Tourism District and did they same in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW handpicking new CRDA head John Palmieri, it was clear that public safety in Atlantic City was a priority. Now with the formation of an Atlantic City based task force, which includes well-respected Supervising Deputy Attorney General Andy Butchko, DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS Deputy Attorney General Jim Ruberton, and Assistant Atlantic County Prosecutor Mario Formica, it is clear that Christie is putting his money where his mouth is in an effort to aggressively investigate, prosecute, and punish individuals involved in serious WORkER’S COMPENSATION criminal activity in and around the Tourism District. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that Christie is reportedly eye-balling a well-seasoned trial attorney in the Atlantic R County Prosecutor’s Office, widely considered the best attorney in the office, to replace current Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel, a Democratic appointee whose term expires next year. Coming on the heels of two recent fatal carjackings out of the Taj Mahal parking garage, Christie’s efforts are desperately needed. LeonardLawGroup.com In closing, make sure you vote on November 8th ... 609-345-5800 Erika A. Appenzeller, Esq. 8 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 9 straight talk b y Ja m e s J. Le o n a r d Jr., Es q . Obama v. Christie in 2012 Will it Happen? With President Obama’s approval rating dropping faster than the asking price for the Atlantic City Hilton, many political pundits eager for change believe that the time is now for Governor Chris Christie to seek the Republican nomination and challenge the President next November. Christie, who has quickly emerged as a national powerhouse, would clearly bump Republican hopefuls like Create Jobs VincePOLISTINA for Senate MittR omney, Rick Perry and Herman Cain from contention. It is literally his for the taking, so why isn’t he taking it? Reduce Spending JohnAMODEO & some are speculating that the Governor wants to wait Cap Property and see how New Jersey Republican’s fare in the November Taxes ChrisBROWN for Assembly 8th elections, which will serve as a quasi-report card for Reform Trenton the Governor. Others say that he is waiting for the current field of dreamers to beat each other up a bit more in the CONTACT US: upcoming debates, so he can swoop in and save the day, Web: www.PolistinaAmodeoBrown.com minimizing the amount of money he would have to raise or spend, as well as the amount of energy required to defend himself Email: [email protected] | Phone: 241-8985 against the inevitable attacks from his Republican brethren. Christie waiting until the last minute to jump in is akin to an NFL “Like” us on Facebook @ “Polistina, Amodeo, Brown” Pro Bowler holding out for a better contract, while simultaneously skipping the grueling training camp and worthless pre- Paid for by Friends of Chris Brown, Christina Johansen, Treasurer. season, but somehow miraculously showing for opening day ready to play. so what will it be? Will Christie step up or will he stand down? Is he ready for the biggest stage in politics? I think he is and I can only hope he wants it as bad as those seeking real change want him. Only time will tell ...

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Winner loser Michael Azeez, who Atlantic 10 commissioner donated the Sam Azeez Bernadette McGlade, Museum of Woodbine for moving the A-10 men’s Heritage and an additional basketball tournament from $5 million to the Richard Atlantic City’s Stockton College of New to the new Barclays Center in Jersey, the largest gift ever Brooklyn beginning in 2013. received by the college.

The Official Lifestyle Magazine of Atlantic City & The Jersey Shore 10 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 “Compliments of Nucky” • AC-Themed Jewelry • New CRDA Executive Director The Insider Local News, Happenings, and Events Create your own A Very Special Holiday Card “Compliments of Nucky” Card Campaign Sweeps Across AC Art Contest GRADE SCHOOL TEACHERS! If you were driving on the A.C. Expressway during the weekend See your winning students original artwork of September 23, your toll going into Atlantic City was free thanks to HBO’s “Compliments printed on custom holiday cards! of Nucky” campaign. In celebration of the Season 2 premiere of their award-winning series, Gift “Boardwalk Empire,” HBO sponsored all eastbound tolls into Atlantic City from the expressway during the series’ debut $50 weekend, along with a beautification project at the entrance to Atlantic City. “The beautification project and sponsorship of the tolls are a great strategic fit for our marketing campaign Prizes because they organically tie into the Gift narrative of the show, representing how Gift A $50 gift card Nucky Thompson might curry favor and to the winning student(s) reward his supporters in the modern day,” Mayor Langford $50 $100 said Zach Enterlin, senior vice president, AND a $100 gift card program advertising, HBO. Not Running For Senate Seat for the teacher and class to use for supplies, Casinos Urge Voters to Pass Sports Betting Measure Tossing his proverbial hat a class party, or whatever you choose! out of the ring, Atlantic City Mayor In early November, New Jersey residents will have the opportunity Lorenzo Langford recently announced Gift to vote for legalized online gambling in the state, and Atlantic City casinos are now that he will not be running for the backing this measure and urging voters to pass the legislation. The Casino Association Art Contest Rules 2nd District Senate seat in this month’s 1. One (1) entry per student of New Jersey, which represents the city’s 11 gambling operations, is pushing hard to 2. Ar$twor1k m0ust 0be submitted at 8–1/2” wide x 5–1/2” tall, mounted on red or green 8-1/2” x 11” have sports betting legalized. election. The mayor sent out a letter construction paper with a 2” x 4” label that includes student information on back (Name, grade, according to Bob Griffin, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey and in late September saying when he chief executive officer ofT rump Entertainment Resorts Inc., “legalized sports betting will submitted his petition, he was doing school). If labels or construction paper are needed, please contact us. attract more tourists to our city to enjoy it in order to take the necessary step 3. Students in grades 1 – 8 may enter our world-class entertainment, thriving to qualify as a candidate and would 4. Theme: Home For The Holidays restaurant industry, brand-name retail assess his candidacy over the summer 5. Entries will not be returned and will become the property of Cooper Levenson. shopping, and famous Boardwalk. Sports months and make a final decision after Labor Day. Winning entries will be reproduced on holiday cards and other materials for distribution. A submitted entry will serve betting will allow Atlantic City to better as authorization for Cooper Levenson to use artwork, name, grade, photos and images, for publication purposes. compete, grow, and reinvest in the region.” “It would not be prudent to go New Jersey’s proposal would allow forward at this time in pursuit of the wagering on most professional, college, 2nd District Senate seat; especially Judging Criteria and amateur sporting events. Betting since it would be for an abbreviated Relevance to theme – Originality – Creativity - Use of color - Use of space on college sports that take place in NJ or term,” said Langford. “There are Submissions must be received BEFORE 5 p.m. on November 8, 2011. Deliver to: involving NJ collegiate teams would not several factors which led me to this Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law • Donna Vecere, Director of Marketing be permitted. decision; none of which shall I discuss 1125 Atlantic Avenue • Atlantic City, NJ 08401 or expound upon.” Questions? Call 609-572-7362 [email protected] 12 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 13 The Insider Local News, Happenings and Events In Th e Spotlight Atlantic City-Themed Jewelry Adorns Stars at the Emmys John Palmieri Named

The cast and producers of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” were clad in CRDA Executive Director Atlantic City-themed jewelry created by Paula Jerome at the 2011 Emmy Awards. Terence Winter, creator and executive producer of the award-winning drama, discovered that Jerome’s Atlantic City Charms collection serendipitously tie in with the show. “When I wanted to buy a special gift for my actors and fellow producers following our Emmy Professional Cleaning Consultant nominations for “Boardwalk Empire,” I needed to look no further once I saw Paula’s spectacular Single Maid Service - Crew Cleaning Atlantic City-themed jewelry,” said Winter. “Her designs are understated, yet elegant; her diamond- Laundering • Ironing studded postcard cuff links and sterling silver pendants will be our lucky charms.” Silver Polishing • Windows “I never would have dreamed that what began as an homage to my fond memories would make its way to the red carpet,” said Paula Jerome. Jerome, who was born in northeast Philadelphia, used her Private In-Home to Construction Clean Up frequent childhood summers in Atlantic City as her inspiration for the collection. “I am so honored that Terence Winter believes strongly enough in my jewelry to share it with his We will travel to your home in or brilliant colleagues,” she continued. other areas of New Jersey and perform a tailored, in 2008, Jerome’s memories motivated her to create charms, lapel pins, and cufflinks CRDA Gives AC complete deep cleaning to have your home based on iconic images of historic Atlantic City, including a vintage postcard, Lucy the Reaffirming his commitment to revitalize sparkling for the upcoming Fall & Winter holidays. Elephant, and Fralinger’s World Famous Salt Water Taffy. Especially dear to Jerome’s heart Police $3.5 Million Atlantic City, Governor Chris Christie recently applauded is the “Bathing Beauty” charm, which is modeled after a classic photo of her mother posing the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s (CRDA) 7828 Ventnor Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402 • [email protected] on the beach in the 1940s. for Upgrades approval of John F. Palmieri as its new Executive Director, calling Office: 609-823-8600 | Cell: 609-517-2030 | Fax: 609-823-8663 it an important next step in realizing the Administration’s forward Beach Homes and more since 1994 A technology upgrade for looking, comprehensive reform agenda to bring Atlantic City back. Atlantic City police, which was already Susan Thompson currently serves as the interim Executive of the underway, recently got a major CRDA, and will return to her role as Deputy Executive Director. boost when the Casino Reinvestment Christie emphasized that Palmieri’s appointment will Development Authority (CRDA) help accomplish his administration’s agenda of restoring the Are you a REAL approved $3.5 million for the resort’s economy. As director of the CRDA, much of Palmieri’s initiative. The funds are expected responsibilities will be overseeing the newly formed Tourism to cover costs to upgrade the Police District in Atlantic City. Palmieri, a New Jersey native, is the South Jersey Department’s computer dispatch former director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority and also and records management systems, led previous redevelopment efforts in Hartford, Conn., Charlotte, and train police officers and city N.C., and Providence, R.I. Housewife? personnel to use them. “The momentum is with us to bring job creation, growth and the plan also sets the stage for hope back to Atlantic City and the region,” adds Christie. “Every day city police to connect with a search we are making progress to secure the growth, investment, and success engine, exclusive to law enforcement, of Atlantic City’s gaming and tourism industries, and I am pleased that officers will be able to access from that John Palmieri will be there to provide leadership in that effort.” the street. By linking to a web-based Formerly the director of Boston’s Redevelopment Authority surveillance camera system, that (BRA), Palmieri brings more than 30 years of experience in is also in the works, the computers planning and economic development from three different cities to will soon enable officers to monitor his new post. While BRA director, the Authority permitted some of scenes they are responding to before the most significant projects in the city’s history and sought creative they have arrived. ways to stimulate job growth. Prior to joining the BRA, he was this new system will also allow director of the Department of Development Services in Hartford, officers to search more records. CT. Palmieri graduated from Temple University in 1972 and earned Currently, they are limited to state a master’s degree at the University of Rhode Island in 1976. Motor Vehicle Commission and the “I also want to thank Susan Thompson for guiding the RC DA National Crime Information Center through this transition period,” added Christie. “Her responsible databases. www.weddingsbyphotographics and dedicated leadership has moved Atlantic City forward, Would you or a friend like to spurring the creation of the tourism district and a host of other be featured in our magazine? development activity. I am gratified that she will continue to be a Send a short bio and picture to part of our Atlantic City team.” 14 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 [email protected] The Insider Lloyd D. Levenson’s – “Life at the Shore” Local News, Happenings and Events

R & D Council of NJ Names Saatkamp Educator of the Year Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr., president is gratifying to see the research community of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, has recognize the many remarkable things been named “Educator of the Year” by the Research happening here in our home state.” and Development Council of New Jersey. Dr. Saatkamp r & D Council President Anthony will receive the award at the R&D Council’s annual Cicatiello said, “Some of the most innovative 32nd Thomas Alva Edison Patent Awards Dinner on R & D in the world is done right here in New November 10, 2011, at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey. The Council is proud not only to Jersey City. In its long history, only two other people celebrate our foremost scientists, but to bring have received the Educator of the Year designation; their work to life so every New Jerseyan can Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman see the faces of those who are changing our (2003), and Merck Institute of Science Education world.” Executive Director Dr. Carlo Parravano (2010). The Council said Dr. Saatkamp earned TheE ducator of the Year Award is one of three his Educator of the Year honors for “shaping special honors, which also includes Congressman educational programs and outreach to bring Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman’s Award) for his together industries and communities and build For several weeks, the earthquake and amazing. Bermuda is famous for its replenishment, nature’s own forces work in keeping science and technology a national Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr. on the strength of the region’s economy.” Hurricane Irene were the talk of the pink beaches made of finely ground move, winnow, and redistribute beach priority; and Merck inventors Dr. Ann Weber and The Research & Development Council town. We congratulated ourselves on coral. Near Pittsburgh, as well as in material on a vast scale beyond our Nancy Thornberry, developers of the landmark of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization the experience of living through two Roker, England, on the North Sea, there human efforts. Thus, the white sands diabetes medication, Januvia. They are co-recipients of the council’s dedicated to cultivating an environment that supports the advancement very unusual events that left Atlantic are beaches composed of coal dust. of Florida’s fabled Emerald Coast are Science and Technology Medal. of research and development throughout New Jersey. The Council City relatively unscathed. known to come from quartz which “It’s an honor, indeed, to be included in such company,” said Dr. is composed of senior representatives from industry, academia, and For many years, the residents of Fort I have been led to ruminate, however, Bragg in California dumped their cars, was eroded millions of years ago in the Saatkamp. “New Jersey has always been a world leader in research and government. Many R & D Council members represent today’s Fortune far away Appalachian Mountains. development, leading to numerous improvements for humankind. It 500 companies. upon just how fragile our environment old appliances, and broken bottles is here where the North American over the cliffs and into the Pacific I guess you could say that the wonders continent and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. This stopped in the 1960s and of the Jersey shore begin right under come together. All too often I take for for the last 40 years nature has been our own feet, and right between our granted the staggering wonders of life turning that garbage into what is now toes. Maybe I will remember this the DEBATE at the Jersey Shore. known as Glass Beach. It is a mecca next time I am vacuuming up all that One of the most overlooked marvels, for collectors of beach glass as the darn beach sand from my foyer and Senator Jim Whelan and except on those occasions when it whole shore is now composed of living room carpets. Assemblyman Vince Polistina disappears due to a ferocious storm, is millions of small, rounded chunks of the beach sand right under our feet. amber, green, white, and red glass. Presented by Hurricanes and Nor’easters remind us Although I sometimes find beautiful Atlantic City & Lodging Association that the sand does not just sit there, chunks of sea glass on our beaches, inanimate and unchanging. But even in most of our sand is composed of finely Topic: Hospitality and Tourism perfect weather, the beach is a dynamic crushed quartz powder, as a result of organism which moves and evolves relentless wave action for countless Monday, October 17, 2011 according to nature’s laws. centuries. Also relatively common on Local residents know that the beach looks Jersey Shores are sand particles of 5:30 Cocktail Hour (cash bar) • 6:30 Debate much different in winter than in summer. garnet, titanium, feldspar, and 8:00 Meet & Greet with Candidates and Casino/Hotel Executives This is because the berm (the beach above naturally-magnetic magnetite. The ocean deposits most of the courser Location: – Circus Maximus Theater the level of the high tide) becomes steeper and is washed away by winter storms, grains on steep berms, with the finer, Proceeds to benefit ACHLA Scholarship Foundation which take the sand and use it to rebuild almost powdery grains settling in the a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization sandbars off shore. The languid summer flatter areas during periods of calm. Ticket Price: $35 Prior to Day of Debate $40 At the Door The beautiful clear quartz pebbles, Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive breezes naturally restore the berm to a Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper $65 Debate & Meet & Greet. For tickets call 609.345 .8910 or [email protected] gentler, wider configuration. known as “Cape May Diamonds” are another prominent feature of Jersey Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law Departments in Atlantic City and The beauty of New Jersey’s beaches is, of beaches and can be found not just in Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at course, legendary, but the variety of Cape May but all along our shore. (609)344-3161 or by email at beaches around the world is truly While our beaches require occasional [email protected].

16 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 The Insider Couple Donating Wedding Gifts to Local News, Happenings and Events AtlantiCare Hospice and Palliative Care EHT couple’s public wedding follows private nuptials at groom’s bedside Life-Size Monopoly Board Under The Rainbow Dennis King and Jill Miles “We had plans to be married in house and then he’d have to sit down. Hits The Boardwalk Fundraiser Makes married August 20, 2011 at the Buena August,” said Miles. “When we spoke Every time I looked during the wedding Vista Country Club, Buena, New with the doctors and the staff we he was dancing with somebody. His Properly placed at the corner Dreams Come True of Park Place and the Boardwalk in Atlantic City Jersey before more than 170 guests. realized that maybe it would be in our heart did improve.” The 5th Annual Jan-Ai Scholarship The public wedding followed their best interest to speed everything up. is a giant 52 foot by 52 foot classic Monopoly Of their time in the hospital, Miles Fundraiser, Under the Rainbow, was private nuptials May 7, 2011 in King’s board. The life size game — complete with over- held in early October at Stockton’s king and Miles arranged for the said, “It was a very stressful time for sized dice, houses, , and silver playing pieces hospital room at the Heart Institute at Dante Hall. The Jan-Ai scholarship fund minister scheduled to marry them in — is set up in front of the Dennis Courtyard at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center us. The team handled us so delicately commemorates the life and untimely August to come to King’s hospital room. and professionally. Every nurse had Bally’s and was created as a promotion for Bally’s death of young writer, poet, and Mainland Campus in Pomona when Total Rewards players. Tourists are encouraged to photographer, Jennifer Cakert (born “The day of our wedding, the staff an answer for us. Every doctor had an King was critically ill from heart failure. walk on it, and many stop to take photos on or in March 20, 1980, died June 22, 2006). In thanksgiving for the life-saving work had gotten us a private room,” said answer for us.” front of it. It provides financial support through by, and compassion of the hospital team, Miles. “We walked in and found two “I had a great experience there,” said “Bally’s is thrilled to work with Hasbro and Monopoly,” said Joe Domenico, senior scholarships, mini grants, and simple on-the-spot cash awards as incentive the couple asked that wedding attendees teddy bears – one wearing a bridal gown King of being an inpatient at ARMC vice president and general manager of Bally’s and Showboat Atlantic City. “The game is and the other with a tux. The staff also truly iconic and we are proud to bring a promotion of this magnitude back to the game’s for other young artists — especially who wanted to give them a gift instead and following up at the hospital’s Heart those constrained by financial or other make a donation to AtlantiCare Hospice had a wedding cake in the room for us.” hometown.” barriers — to pursue their dreams in their Failure Clinic. “I’ll never be fearful of “Atlantic City is the birthplace of Monopoly and we are thrilled to return home in and Palliative Care, of which King has “It was the nicest experience for us,” a hospital again. I’m feeling a hundred creative fields. For more information, such a spectacular fashion with the help of Bally’s Atlantic City,” said Lisa Licht, senior vice visit jan-aischolar.org. been a long-time supporter. Miles recalled, explaining close family percent better.” president for Global Promotions and Marketing Initiatives for Hasbro. members attended – including King’s king, owner of Exclusive Jewelers At their public wedding, the minister niece from North Carolina, his sister from in Egg Harbor Township, and Miles, asked King what token he had for his an inspector for the Atlantic County Pennsylvania and a close family friend. wife. He turned to Debbie Pearson, sister Health Department, had planned to “Mr. King continued to get care at of a deceased friend who had planned marry in the summer. 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He is an her newly betrothed was, she responded, Professional Cleaning family and friends convinced King to example to other patients.” see Ira Stein, MD, FACP, a physician on “Certainly not my wallet!” She then miles said after King recuperated, ARMC’s Medical Staff, who referred presented a ring as her token. • Janitorial • Residential the couple decided to continue with King to the Heart Institute. “I was glad to be the one wearing plans for their August wedding. 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Atlanticare 18 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 19 b y Mi c h e ll e Da w n Mo o n e y 20 ono twenty b y Mi c h e ll e Da w n Mo o n e y n Dan Skeldon the Jessie O’ Fishing & Cruising Fleet e really doesn’t need any introduction, especially Q13 after all of South Jersey seemed to be glued to You have become very popular with your viewers, as we have gift certificates available for any occasion! H the TV during Hurricane Irene, but here are a few evidenced by the dramatic jump in Facebook followers things about NBC 40 meteorologist Dan Skeldon that I’m during Hurricane Irene from 2,200 to 5,000 in just two sure you didn’t know. In fact, there are a few things that days. How does that make you feel? even I didn’t know about my friend and colleague of more Both flattered and overwhelmed. I love my job and I’m than seven years. humbled at how many people rely on my forecast and social networking like Facebook and Twitter are invaluable Q1 Where were you born and raised? resources to help me do my job better. I was officially born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, but Q14 raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Your job is to make predictions on something that literally Deep Sea Fishing on the Jessie O’ II Back Bay Fishing on Jessie O’s Fish N’ Fun affects everybody. How do you deal with that pressure? Q2 When did you first know you wanted to be a weatherman? I take pride in my forecast and I am extremely hard on PRIVATE PARTIES • DINNER CRUISES When Hurricane Gloria came through my town, I was myself when I get a forecast wrong. I believe in being a third grade, nine-year-old kid in Rhode Island and out of the year and was very rural. On multiple occasions, I humble, admitting my mistakes, and learning from them. CATERING & DJ SERVICES • OCEAN & BAY FISHING a tree fell on my house. The combination of having no would encounter moose on my morning commute. Q15 The Jessie O’ Fleet is available for all occasions, fishing or cruising. Visit us atwww.jessieofishing.com electricity or school for a week and a half, and seeing Q9 When the forecast is not what some would have hoped for, what mother nature could do, made me into what my Was breaking into the business easier or harder than some people can be very “intense” with comments… Captain Andy’s Marina, 9317 Amherst Avenue brother and sister called a “weather weenie.” you thought? You have to have a thick skin when you’re in the public eye, especially when you are trying to forecast meteorology, Margate New Jersey • (609) 412-3635 Q3 Harder, because there are only a fixed number of stations, Meteorology requires a lot of math and sciences. Were you and colleges turn out lots of meteorologist every year so which is an inexact science. good in school? you have a lot of qualified people going for very few Q16 I was generally an “A” student in high school and in college. positions. I sent out 40 tapes before I heard anything, The number of “great job” messages that people have I was actually the salutatorian of my high school class, and then had several interviews before landing my first asked me personally to pass on to you over the years are but the intense math in college caused the number of gig. I took the job in Michigan sight unseen because I was too numerous to count… meteorology majors to drop from 17 to 6 because the math so eager to break into the business. I’m flattered that 99% is positive feedback, and I do take was so intense on the track to becoming a meteorologist. Q10 the time to read every compliment or listen to every phone call. While the negative comments can bother you, they Q4 How did you make your way to the Atlantic City area? MakeMake YourYour NextNext OutingOuting AnAn EventEvent ToTo Remember!Remember! Where did you attend college? I was in Burlington, VT after working in Michigan for are overshadowed by the power of a positive word. I chose Cornell after visiting the campus and falling in three years, but that station actually shut down during Q17 love with the program and the small personal touch. the bad time of the economy. NBC 40’s current News How long did you end up staying at the station during Director Harvey Cox heard about our station closing Hurricane Irene? Q5 because he had actually previously applied for a job I was there non-stop from 11 a.m. Thursday thru 5 p.m. You are a very proud supporter of your alma mater, especially there himself prior to coming to NBC 40. He saw my Photo courtesy of nickvalinote.com when it comes to athletics. Were you involved in any sports? Sunday. During that time, I napped for about four resume posted online and gave me call and said ‘we’d hours total on a cot in the weather center. My voice was I played basketball and baseball through high school, but love for you to come down and be our meteorologist’. I in college, it was just intramural sports for recreation. definitely hoarse and I hadn’t showered or shaved, so I Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker • Oct 1 had no idea where Linwood was, but I drove down here wasn’t probably the freshest smelling person around, Q6 and fell in love with South Jersey. but I was trying to get the freshest information out with Bellator 54 Fighting Championships • Oct 15 Which professional sports teams do you support? Q11 every forecast. Adrenaline kept me going. Much to the displeasure of South Jersey locals, I am Were there any misconceptions about N.J. that you found Beer vs. Wine • Oct 22 an avid New England sports fan all the way, with the Q18 when you first moved here? You bring your weather program to area schools. How Patriots first, followed closely by the Boston Red Sox. As The only NJ I ever saw as a New Englander was the a Boston fan, I do share one thing in common with Philly many classes do you visit in a given year? Furthur • Nov 12 one with factories that I saw traveling on the turnpike. About a hundred schools a year, and it’s one of the most fans, which is the dislike of most of the NY sports teams. I only discovered the real South Jersey upon living enjoyable parts of my job because weather turns me Jay-Z and Kanye West • Nov 19 Q7 here, and now my friends and family also love the real into a kid at heart. When I was a kid, my ambition was Does your hometown loyalty poses a problem in Philly South Jersey and are surprised by how inaccurate the further sparked by a local meteorologist visiting my Caesars Tribute II - A Salute to the Ladies of the Ice • Dec 3 team territory? stereotype is from reality. school, so if I can have that affect even on one kid, that I do expect and enjoy the good-natured ribbing that I get Q12 would be an added bonus. as a fish out-of-water Boston fan. Andre Ward vs Carl Frosh • Dec 17 What has been your most memorable weather story? Q19 Q8 Probably the February 2010 blizzard. I get excited about all If you weren’t a meteorologist, what would you be doing? Where did you get your first start in TV? blizzards and South Jersey is one of the last places I would I would probably be a science teacher. At WLUC- TV 6 in Marquette, Michigan, where I was a expect one, let alone three in a little over a year span. That Q20 morning meteorologist. I made $15,000 a year and worked one in particular, I slept on the floor for two nights and we Does it look like NJ will be home for a while? from 2 a.m. until noon every day. It snowed nine months lost power, so I was on a cold dark station floor for hours. Yes, as long as NBC 40 will have me. www.atlanticcitynj.com www.boardwalkhall.com Tickets available at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 1.800.736.1420 20 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 alway use on white background (no exceptions).

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7th Annual Movers, Kids are Happy Campers at resorts! Shakers, Difference Makers and Cirque Polynesian hosted circus camp for 25 children from the Atlantic City Recreational Services on September 15. The two- Luncheon a Success hour program featured portions of the ongoing Cirque Polynesian, and gave children the opportunity to try their hand at some of the performances. It was another sold-out crowd at The Palm this past September for the 7th Annual Movers, Shakers, Difference Makers luncheon to benefit Gilda’s Club South Jersey. This year’s luncheon honored Barbara Gomes, Lynn Dooley, Bruce Bozzi Jr., and Phyllis Lacca who, according to Sarah Griffith, CEO, Gilda’s Club South Jersey, are part of the myriad of people who make the club work. Nick Valinote Nick From left to right, Sarah Griffith, CEO, Gilda’s Club South Jersey; Lynn Dooley, Good Gal Award recipient; Klemm Awarded 2011 Annual Celebration Aids Area Homeless Good Guy Award recipient Bruce Bozzi, Jr., Executive Vice President, The Palm; Good Gal Award recipient Phyllis Lacca; Paul Sandler, GM, The Palm A.C.; and Good Gal Award recipient Barbara Gomes Nursing Fellowship More than 500 people attended AtlantiCare Mission Health Care’s 5th Annual National Health Center Week celebration recently at the Atlantic City Rescue AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City Campus Mission. AtlantiCare Mission Health Care staff, Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Auxiliary recognized Kasey Klemm as the recipient of Jewish Families Services of Atlantic and Cape May counties, and other agencies

Barbara Ferrera Barbara its 2011 Martha B. Keates Nursing Fellowship award. and volunteers held a free celebration for homeless that included a barbecue, Attendees Robin Stoloff and Pinky Kravitz Klemm, 32, of Brigantine, was awarded a $4,000 hair cuts, health screenings, information, and entertainment. scholarship. Currently enrolled in the nursing program at Gloucester County College, Klemm plans to pursue a career as an emergency and critical care nurse.

Peter Wood (left) and Red Door Society Member Bob Pinsky Cape Bank executives present a $25,000 check to Gilda’s Club South Jersey Dana Vernon and George McCullough

Red Carpet interviewer, “Joan Rivers” (a.k.a. Gary Dee) Red Carpet hostess with Donna and Tom Pictured, from left to right, are: Lee O’Leary, manager, customer and New Jersey Senator James Whelan stands with AtlantiCare Mission Health Care staff members, pictured left with Gary Hill and Barbara Altman Lamaine, veteran Philadelphia broadcaster Nancie Arsenis, “Joan Rivers” and friends community relations, ARMC; Kasey Klemm, nursing student and fellowship to right, Sarai Huertas, case manager; Sumer Smith, medical practice office supervisor; Yhancy Rodriguez, winner; and Robyn Begley, vice president, nursing, AtlantiCare customer service representative; and Wynston Whitlow, security officer

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Students Complete Culinary Training Program Trop’s Top Winner Shore Medical Center’s Grand Opening Gala Invited Back Shore Medical Center unveiled its new $125 million Surgical Pavilion and Campus Expansion to hundreds of VIPs and distinguished The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College awarded certificates community leaders at a reception in early September. Guests were treated to welcome remarks by Shore Medical Center President & CEO to 12 students who completed a five-month noncredit culinary career training program. Tropicana’s $5.5 Million blackjack winner Don Johnson was invited Ron Johnson, who unveiled the new Shore Medical Center name and logo. The ribbon cutting followed, and then gave way to the The program prepared the students for entry-level kitchen and baking positions. back to host the casino’s elaborate cocktail reception and entertainment by Marc Antonelli and The Bay Atlantic Symphony Quartet. Students who completed the program include: Edward Beck of Galloway, David L. Butts $100,000 Winner-Take-All blackjack of Ventnor, Shelby Cadmus of Manahawkin, Patricia Fitting of Galloway, Frank Heiler of tournament in September. Egg Harbor City, Samiyah Iddinn of Pleasantville, Joseph Monacello of Absecon, Peter Pallitto of Galloway, Stephen Randazzi of Mays Landing, Casey Schultz of Pleasantville, Kristina Sciolla of Cape May Court House, and Paul Tomlin of Bridgeton.

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1. Cutting the ribbon, from left to right are: Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser, Chairman of the Department of Surgery Dr. Leonard Galler, Administrative Director of Surgical Services Bissie Cianfrani, Shore Medical Center CEO & President Ron Johnson, Tournament winner Michael Vila from New York (center), Chair of the Shore Health System Tony Rodio, CEO, Tropicana (left), and Don Johnson Board Dave Bevel, Vice Chair of the Foundation Board Mitchell Gurwicz, and President of Somers Point City Council Sean McGuigan 3. 2. Chief Financial Officer of Trump Famous Family, Historic Artwork Entertainment Resorts David and 4. 5. Patricia Hughes, Beth and Auggie The presence of art royalty drew a crowd to Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor recently for the exhibition, Renoir - The Great Grandson’s Cipollini, Senior Vice President of Homage to the Impressionism Master. The exhibition featured the classic artwork of the Master, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, along with Borgata, and Tina Lo Biondo original works and a unique family perspective offered by his great grandson, Alexandre Renoir. Along with his brother Emmanuel, 3. Atlantic County Freehold Alisa Cooper with Atlantic County Alexandre entertained guests with an insightful perspective of the artwork and the Renoir family. Executive Dennis Levinson and Shore Medical Center RN Jewel Cooper 4. Dr. Jon Regis and Celeste Abdel- Baaith, Vice President, TD Bank 5. Will Pauls, Business Manager/ Pictured left, Alexandre Renoir created an President for Ironworkers Local original oil painting at the gallery, which #350, speaking before guests at he donated to the Helen L. Diller Vacation the ceremony Home for Blind Children for their first 6. Shore Medical Board of Trustees annual Barefoot Ball fundraiser Chairman Jay Gillian and wife Michele Pictured right, Emmanuel Renoir, pictured 7. Atlantic County Assemblyman with gallery owner, Kim Miller (center), and John Amodeo (right) and wife Luann sales associate Catherine Reich (far right) with Bill Elliott, Chairman, Shore 6. 7. Memorial Hospital Foundation

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political maneuvering during the Atlantic City Switching gears for a second. Craig Callaway has Peter Brophy. Our relationship has considerabily Harry Hurley Tourism District legislation. Whelan never met been out of prison for a year and has remained very warmed. In the end, it’s all a matter of respect. The Outspoken Mr. October with Atlantic City officials to discuss his plans in low-key. Does this surprise you? Neill and Peter have taken The Press of Atlantic advance of creating legislation that dramatically No, it doesn’t surprise me at all. Just because City to the next level. They are expertly using A fierce presence on the airways, local icon changed how Atlantic City works. he’s been publicly quiet, doesn’t mean he’s been technology, and they have implemented more Harry Hurley’s brutally honest commentary When Langford last ran for mayor of Atlantic silent in terms of everything that matters to local news content and more positive local news him. I think Craig wanted to pay his price for his coverage. They have done a great job. has listeners eagerly tuning in for more City, he said that this would be his last term. Do you believe he will run again? crimes and come home, get to work, provide for What is the current state of the Atlantic City casino Yes. I do think that Mayor Langford will run his family, and be productive. His behavior since industry and will it get better? e is “The Mayor of The Morning”, the Republican donors; the bundlers, all of the huge coming home has been exemplary. I wish him undisputed truth in broadcasting. He fundraisers. They are all keeping their political again. You never say never in politics. Absolutes In many ways, it’s very sad to see what’s are never absolutes. They are always subject to well. He’s a young man and has the rest of his happening. Atlantic City’s gaming monopoly is is Harry Hurley, the man who has powder dry waiting for Christie to jump in. They life in front of him. Life doesn’t end when you Hdominated the local talk-radio market for more are basically begging him to run for President. change. There is no heir apparent. Langford long over. The glory days, as we knew them, are is one of the few people that is capable of just make a mistake. It changes. Craig is adaptable. in the rearview mirror, never to be seen again. than two decades. His shoot-from-the-lip, call- There is a thirst for leadership in America that He’s a survivor. He’ll be OK. it-like-I-see-it, in-your-face style of journalism Christie can quench if he says yes. stepping away. But, he’s young and vibrant and Did you ever think we would see an Atlantic City has earned him the unique distinction of being not ready to retire. I say he’ll run again, and he Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel’s term is casino being sold for $25 million dollars? Do you think he will run? Hurley P. Don named to the www.PoltickerNJ.com Top 100 should run again. set to expire in approximately eight months. Do That’s the toughest question you’ve asked. The It’s unimaginable, but it is our new normal. My Political Power People in New Jersey for the last you believe he will be reappointed? fact that he is formally reconsidering would of wonderfully favorable media coverage has How do you see the District Two Assembly races previous remarks don’t mean that this is the four years, and was designated as one of the Top He should not be reappointed. Ted is a big lead you to believe that he will enter the race planted a false impression of Whelan in the shaping up? end for Atlantic City as a gaming jurisdiction. 10 political journalists in the state by the well- disappointment. I rarely advocate publicly for for the Republican Primary nomination for minds of many homogeneous voters. It’s over. That’s how I see it shaping up. Not at all. There are great possibilities and respected In The Lobbymagazine. So, with a very Assemblyman John Amodeo and his running anyone to be appointed to anything. I went opportunities still ahead. But, everything President of the United States. However, in the What is it about Jim Whelan that has kept him in important election just a few weeks away, we mate Chris Brown will both win comfortably. I on-air on numerous occasions and shared from the new Atlantic City Tourism District, end, as tempting as it must be, I think he’ll say office for all of these years? traveled to the hub of it all, the legendary Hurley really like Damon Tyner, but, it’s not in the cards, my opinions that the then Senator Sonny to the Atlantic City Convention and Visitor’s ‘no’ to a run, which is America’s loss and New Whelan’s success has largely been due to the ponderosa in Egg Harbor Township, to pick the especially not this year. It’s not just a Republican McCullough should appoint Ted. Authority, to the Casino Reinvestment Jersey’s gain. people and large amounts of money which brain of the area’s top political handicapper. tide this year that’s coming on November 8th, How would you describe his tenure as Prosecutor? Development Authority, Special Improvement have backed him for decades. Look at the $4 Assuming Christie does not run, who will be the it’s a Republican political Tsunami coming. Ted Housel was given a great opportunity. He District, Atlantic City Alliance, Greater Atlantic million raised on his behalf by outsiders when How does it feel to be back at ESPN 1450 AM Republican nominee in 2012? Alisa Cooper has absolutely no chance. Tyner’s squandered it. He has been the opposite of City Chamber of Commerce, and all members he defeated former Assembly Kirk Conover radio? With Governor Rick Perry imploding, it looks a great guy, running in a bad year against two former Prosecutor Jeff Blitz. Blitz was discreet. of the local media have to work together. The back in 2005. Whelan ran the filthiest and I signed off-air at ESPN 1450 AM radio on more and more like Governor Mitt Romney. fantastic challengers in Amodeo and Brown. He handled the release of public information jurisdictional competition is fierce. However, July 1, 2006, and to be back here five years and However, Romney’s biggest hurdle is getting most mean-spirited campaign ever waged in You recently praised Amodeo’s performance at a recent about criminal matters very judiciously. Housel Atlantic City still has a great product to offer to three months later, it was kind of surreal. But past the more conservative Republican Atlantic County history. Whelan has always debate, what makes him so unique and special? has called bizarre public press conferences and our customers. Attracting big events and lot’s of once you put your headset on and turn on the Primary selection process. Do not assign too been willing to be a functionary order taker, Assemblyman Amodeo is authentic and he does not inspire confidence in his handling tour and travel and convention business; this is mic, it was a Home Game all over again for me. much significance to Herman Cain’s shocking whether as Mayor, Assemblyman, or Senator. likeable. I have created something that I call of high profile cases. Housel actually gets in where the Atlantic City gaming and Hospitality It’s great to be back. win of the Florida Presidency 5 Straw Poll. He enjoys being in elected office and is willing “The Like ability Quotient.” To be successful in the way. He follows great Atlantic County brands can shine. He is a great man and a wonderful CEO. And, to do whatever it takes to please his political One of your first guests on the new station was electoral politics, you must possess it. Amodeo Prosecutors like Joe Fusco (who was fabulous) The name Mr. October implies that you know a if Cain were the Republican nominee, you masters. For example, he actually voted to shut Governor Chris Christie, can you describe your has it big time. John’s word is also good, and and Blitz, but with Housel, you’re typically left thing or two about baseball, not just politics. Do could actually run a campaign and criticize down the Atlantic City Casinos in 2006. relationship with him? that’s hard to find in politics today where there wanting. I don’t believe he will be reappointed. you see a Phillies / Yankees World Series this year the terrible record amassed by Obama without What former Mayor and Senator from Atlantic I was one of Governor Christie’s earliest are so many double and triple crossers. It seems as if your on-again off-again relationship and, if so, who wins? being called a racist. But, as much as the true County could ever do that? supporters in this region. He is one of the most with The Atlantic City Press is on again. What do I have long been forecasting a Yankees/Phillies conservatives love Cain, he’s not electable It was easy for Whelan because he always is a How do you see the rest of the races on the down-to-earth and fiercely loyal friends you you attribute that to? World Series this year, and, with a heavy heart nationally in the eyes of the moderates and reliable vote for those outsiders who butter his November ticket? could ever wish for. He is a great leader for New I like this question, but, I reject its premise, have been giving the Phillies the edge because independent voters. Romney is. political bread. Denny Levinson wins re-election as County Jersey and he always remembers his friends. I although I do accept that this is the perception of their starting pitching rotation, which is one have personally known six NJ Governors since Executive. Sheriff Balles ditto. Atlantic County The most talked about race this November is the What do you make of the whole Lorenzo Langford Clerk Ed McGettigan should stand absolutely of our relationship. Here’s the truth. Former of the finest in Major League Baseball history. becoming a broadcaster more than 20 years District Two Senate Race between Jim Whelan and for Senate campaign? long-time Editor Paul Merkoski and I had However, the Yankees have roared towards ago. Just about every one of them changed no chance to win another five- year term. But, Vince Polistina, how do you see this shaping up? In the end, it was a little bit of mischief, coupled he does. However, Michelle Verno is electable. about as bad a public relationship as you could October, while the wheels have fallen off of the after winning. Only Christie and Governor Jim Whelan started out with about a 15 point lead. with a true desire to do whatever he can to possibly have. It lasted 18 years. I never wanted Phillies Lamborghini. The Yankees dominated Florio stayed the same after winning. Acting She’s running hard. This will be close. I’m not Polistina effectively spent the summer driving defeat Whelan. It’s not personal with Langford prepared, at this date, to call it. Republican it to be that way, but once the die is cast, there the Phillies in the 2009 World Series. The Phillies Governor Don DiFrancesco also deserves a Whelan’s negatives up. Whelan’s lead shrank like it is with most politicians. In Langford’s are things in life that you just can’t change. This were not yet an elite team at that time. They are kind remembrance in this regard. Freeholder at Large challengers Alex Marino as Polistina pounded away, and the race now case, he inherited the horrific mess in Atlantic and John Risley will both win. However, was one of those things. With the new (actually now. Despite losing eight games in a row (as of Do you think Christie is electable as President of stands just about even. This will be a turn-out City created by Whelan. He wants to do any and Democratic incumbent Jim Schroeder still has now not-so-new) Executive Editor and Content this printing), the Phillies will right things once the United States? election. The tide strongly favors Republicans, everything within his power to see that Whelan a slim chance to win. Freeholder Frank Sutton Director Neill Borowski, we have forged a highly- we head into the postseason. I say it’s the Yankees Absolutely, unequivocally YES! And, it’s not just but you can’t count Whelan out. His 30-year does not remain as the State Senator from District in District 3 and Jimmy Bertino in District 5 are professional working relationship. Another man versus the Phillies in the World Series, with the me saying it. Look at all of the major national record is a terrible one, but his three decades 2. Langford was very displeased with Whelan’s both a lock. I have a great deal of respect for is News Editor Yankees winning in seven games.

32 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 33 Inside Election 2011: Focus On The District 2 Republican Slate

With the colorful history of the area’s GOP firmly placed in the rearview mirror, the current District 2 candidates are looking eagerly toward the future and beyond

by Felicia Lowenstein Niven

t was May 1, 1854, Election Day in newly incorporated Atlantic City. Eighteen men lined up to drop their ballots into a cigar box. Eighteen ballot counts later and Chalkley Steelman Leeds emerged as the majority winner for Atlantic City’s first mayor. Chalkley was a popular candidate. After all, he was son of Atlantic City’s first resident, Iand Revolutionary War veteran, Jeremiah Leeds. As such, Chalkley also owned much of the land that he’d be governing. In addition, he had worked hard to help incorporate the city, and to bring the railroad into town.

October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 35 Election Atlantic brings a track record as a decorated veteran and Jersey First Act,” which requires preference in awarding certain on November 4, 2008. During his tenure there, he has made 2011 City elections someone who is incredibly community-minded contracts for critical infrastructure projects. Recently Amodeo was severalchanges. He reinstated the K-9 Unit and added a Community have come a and interested in advancing our region.” named by the NJ Aviation Association as Legislator of the Year. Policing Unit. He has worked to reduce outstanding warrants long way since Assemblyman Vince Polistina is taking on On the home front, he also has worked hard to make a throughout the County and has county officers back on the streets that time when the Senate race against incumbent State Senator difference. While serving on the city council in Linwood, he assisting local law enforcement, specifically with the addition of just seven houses Jim Whelan. “Vince has proven to be a dynamic, helped with the Linwood Bike Path lighting project along with its municipal transports to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. lined Absecon Island reform-minded legislator,” said Davis. “Jim’s been beautification, including tree planting and benches. and a cigar box would suffice for in office for 30 years or so. But he hasn’t done recently relocating to Margate, Amodeo stays involved in the Chris Brown for State Assembly the vote count. By the time Chalkley rode everything he could have done to position our local community. He is a trustee for the Margate Beach Patrol Alumni “This idea that if it moves, you tax it; if it keeps moving, you regulate in the semi-Centennial jubilee parade in region. It’s time for a change.” Association and a Foundation Board Member for the Atlantic City it; and if it stops moving, you subsidize it, is something with which I 1904, with then Mayor Franklin B. Stoy, Davis acknowledged that the Republican Chapter of UNICO. fundamentally disagree.” – Chris Brown Atlantic City had grown to 50,000 residents Party is in a strong position due to the strength of Originally planning a career in the FBI, life’s detours took Chris and four voting wards. their candidates. “We’ve assembled a team that is Frank X. Balles for County Sheriff in another direction. He attended law school, became a solicitor, interestingly enough, the Republican responsible to constituents and will live up to the prosecutor and judge and opened his own law practice. All the Party first emerged in the U.S. the same high expectations held by voters,” he said. Balles while, he served his country as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army year that Atlantic City was incorporated. If you haven’t yet done your research, here Reserves. He was deployed in the Persian Gulf War and as part of The party was named by New York Tribune is a quick alphabetical guide to the Republicans editor Horace Greely to remind people on the ballot for District 2, which covers the Operation Iraqi Freedom. of Thomas Jefferson’s call for a common majority of Atlantic County. (District 2 does not “I could have avoided service both times,” he acknowledged. republic. “We’re running cover selected pockets of the county: Galloway “The first timeI was in law school. The second timeI was serving as a Atlantic City was a one-party city Township, Hammonton, Estell Manor, Weymouth judge, which qualified for a deferment.I just kept thinking, that’s not for decades. Republicans such as Louis a team of Township and Corbin City.) who I am — I am not a person who avoids a commitment. If I didn’t “the Commodore” Kuehnle, Enoch do it, someone else’s husband, father or brother would have to.” “Nucky” Johnson and Frank “Hap” candidates John Amodeo for State Assembly, he’s been involved in the community, volunteering with the Boys Farley were at the helm for years. But based upon 2nd District and Girls Club and the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, their connection to “Trenton has made a lot of awful choices in the past coaching one softball team this year, and serving as vice president for ultimately caused their downfall — and reforming that have jeopardized our present and future. We the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, a scholarship organization, and as inspired a television series. have to start making the right changes, starting with a trustee for the Arthur R. Brown, Jr. Scholarship Foundation. The Today’s Republicans follow government giving towns more tools to keep property taxes in line that colorful history with a more and keeping and expand property tax relief programs. We need a straightforward approach. “We’re school funding formula that treats all students and Brown running a team of candidates based upon things moving taxpayers fairly. And we need to pass my package of reforming government and keeping bills to encourage the development of aviation jobs in things moving in the right direction,” in the right Atlantic County.” – John Amodeo noted Keith A. Davis, Chairman, Atlantic direction,” Amodeo was born in Camden and raised on County Republicans. The slate for the Absecon Island. He attendedM argate City schools, upcoming November 8th election is - Ke i t h A. Da v i s played Little League, and was a competitive nicknamed, “The Levinson Team,” with swimmer for the Margate City Beach Patrol. After a nod toward longtime Atlantic County graduating from Executive Dennis Levinson. St. Augustine’s Prep, he earned a Amodeo “My goal is to continue to improve the quality of life for the residents of “The county had been acknowledged under Denny Levinson’s BA in political science at Mount Atlantic County with the Pride, Integrity, and Leadership that its residents leadership,” said Davis. “Following Hurricane Irene, Governor St. Mary’s College in Maryland deserve!” – Frank X. Balles Christie spent some time in Atlantic County and complimented before going to work as a licensed A lifelong resident of Atlantic County, Frank Balleshas made a Levinson and his team on how they handled that emergency. crane operator. He’s worked on 25-year career in law enforcement.A graduate of the FBI National We’re fortunate to have such good leadership. We’ve been able to many local construction projects, run a tight fiscal ship under Levinson.Atlantic County is almost including the much-anticipated Academy Class 240 and the National Sheriffs Institute, he has $1 billion under the debt ceiling. It’s good news and unfortunately Revel casino. completed over 35 police related schools and many supervisory good news doesn’t always get reported. The Republicans have a “I’m a blue-collar worker,” he schools and seminars. good story to tell.” said when he first ran for Assembly. At the Pleasantville Police Department, he worked in areas Levinson is not the only Republican candidate running for re- “And as an hourly wage employee, from TrafficS afety to Emergency Vehicle Operation, Vehicle Pursuit, election this term. John Amodeo is running again for State Assembly I think I can bring some of those Officer Survival, Patrol Tactics, and Traffic Safety/Radar Operation. with newcomer Chris Brown. “Amodeo and Brown make a great concerns to Trenton.” Balles is the former team leader for the County Emergency Response team,” noted Davis. “John is someone who is so good at getting back he has done so, sponsoring Team as well as Pleasantville’s Emergency Response Team. to his constituents that you see his dedication on a daily basis. Chris bills such as the “Invest in New he was elected to the position of Atlantic County Sheriff

36 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 37 Election latter was a foundation he helped to extensive. He has been recognized by numerous organizations with 2011 Ballot 2011 start in memory of his father and has awards such as the American Red Cross Distinguished Service awarded approximately $200,000 in Award, the Salvation Army Community Builders Award, the scholarships to date. Atlantic City Mainland Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year State Senator Candidates The decision to run for office came and the New Jersey Governor’s Leadership Award for Tourism. from the desire to make a difference at the state level, to help New Jersey move in the right Vince Polistina for State Assembly direction to grow the economy. “I am a local small businessman who believes we need to cut taxes, reduce “Over the last 8 years before Christie got into office,” Brown spending and shrink the size of government in order to create jobs and said, “the other party tripled the state debt, property taxes went up improve the economy.” – Vince Polistina 56% and spending went up 50%--while they raised taxes 117 times.” “If you asked me my three top issues, I’d say ‘jobs, jobs, jobs,’” he Polistina said. “The way to create those jobs is through a growing economy. I’m a small business owner that has had to meet payroll and budgets and make hard decisions. I’ve shown through my actions that I’ve put my Vince Polistina (R) Jim Whelan (D) commitment to the public, and this country, first and foremost.I believe that we need someone with this kind of experience at the state level.” 2nd District Assembly Candidates Dennis Levinson for County Executive

John Amodeo (R) Chris Brown (R) Alisa Cooper (D) Damon Tyner (D) As an engineer serving local governments, Vince Polistina is uniquely qualified to navigate the sometimes unruly waters of the State Legislature. When running for State Assembly, he explained County Sheriff Candidates how his background was ideally suited for the job. “Being an engineer serving local governments, I see firsthand the stress the state puts on them,” he said. “Working together, we can develop better processes, improve schools, manage traffic and Levinson work on all the issues to improve our quality of life.” raised in Galloway,Polistina graduated from Rutgers. He has “These are very challenging times for Atlantic County. Experience counts specialized in the design and construction management of water more than ever. What we do in the next few years will have a direct and and wastewater systems throughout his career, working as the long lasting impact on our future opportunities, growth and development. township planner for Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township It is imperative that county government continue our policies of and Hamilton Township. In 2003, he founded the engineering conservative fiscal management, reducing the costs of government services, firm, Polistina& Associates. Frank Balles (R) Dennis Munoz (D) and encouraging new economic growth.” – Dennis Levinson Outside of his professional life, Vince is deeply committed to community service. He is a former Chairman of the Egg A Ventnor native and graduate of Atlantic City High School, Harbor Township Police Athletic League and has served as both Atlantic County Executive Candidates Dennis Levinson has been in public service for most of his life. He the President and Treasurer of the United Republican Club of started out as a history teacher and also served as a councilman in Egg Harbor Township. the City of Northfield and as Atlantic County Freeholder-at-Large. He was chosen by his peers as Freeholder Chairman six times. Also on the Ballot in 1999, Levinson was elected Atlantic County Executive. He was • Michele Verno for County Clerk re-elected in 2003 and 2007. He now is running for his fourth term. • John Risley for Freeholder at Large His top priorities are reported to be “job creation, regionalization of • Alex Marino for Freeholder at Large services, preservation of open space and holding down taxes.” For more information about these other candidates on the Levinson’s achievements and community involvement are District 2 Ballot, visit www.acrepublicans.org.

38 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 Dennis Levinson (R) Clifton Sudler Jr. (D) The New Face of Marketing

Creating company awareness through a web site is simply not enough in this new age of social networking, as countless companies are now requesting your friendship and asking you to reach out and tweet someone

by Danielle Davies

arketing has changed dramatically over the past decade. Just over ten years ago, web marketing was a brand new ball game. Companies felt like they were in pretty good shape if they had a web Msite — even better if customers could place orders from their web site. There were banner ads, web site links, and not much else. You got the information out there and hoped — like you did when creating print ads or direct mail — that someone was interested, that you got your product into the hands of the consumer. There were the sellers, and there were the consumers, and never the two would meet. Until now.

October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 41 The New Face of Marketing been in business since the sixties. As family business with national What’s a Tweet? A Tag? recognition in the surfing industry, Heritage strives to continue And How Do I Use This Stuff? expanding their market reach and uses social media to increase With the advent of the social media age, we are in the throes of a Beach Island to Cape May. Gaffney offers services ranging from their base in some unique ways. Unlike traditional marketing, the use of social brand new kind of marketing. And it is very exciting! Instead of sending meal planning and execution, to cooking for special events, as well as Tracy Heritage Hennessy, co-owner with her husband Jim media can lead to a relationship between companies and a message into the great wide open, as in years past, sellers are able get cooking lessons. Hennessy of the Ocean City Heritage, finds that both Facebook consumers. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter all enable immediate feedback via a dialogue with their actual buyers. As a small business owner, Gaffney finds Facebook to be a “user- and Twitter are truly great marketing tools. “Not only are we companies to correspond with consumers in a way that Another amazing thing about social networking is that friendly and cost effective form of marketing.” Gaffney started her reaching a broader base,” explained Hennessey, “but we are doing large companies haven’t been able to do before. Other sites, most of it is free! Instead of creating expensive commercials or Facebook page late last fall, and has already seen results. Since her it while being eco-friendly. We used to promote specials primarily like YouTube and Vimeo, enable shared video watching and advertisements, companies, large and small, can market themselves business is spread largely via word-of-mouth referrals, Facebook allows through flyers.” picture viewing. Cell phone text messaging, email instant for free. And, while social media isn’t a replacement for traditional her and her fans to reach a much broader audience. While Heritage has a strong Facebook and Twitter presence, messaging, and smart phone applications further increase marketing, it is a way to reach a broader audience. Since it’s either “Sometimes I’ll ask questions about food to find out what my it also utilizes Vimeo to highlight relevant surfing videos, as seller/consumer communication. Following are a list of free or inexpensive, the risk is minimal. The only problem is that client base is interested in eating. Other times, clients will post a well as a news feed on their site so fans are aware of upcoming some of the most frequently used social media sites. there are so many options; it can be difficult to find a place to thank-you or testimonial on my wall so that potential clients can read a contests and news in the surfing world.H eritage also implements Facebook, a social networking site, is meant to start. Below, we profile how a few local companies are doing it, and positive review. From time to time, I will post special Facebook offers,” technology that is particularly important to the surfing industry connect friends, relatives, and basically everyone doing it well. explained Gaffney. — a wave cam that is set up to view the waves in Ocean City, as you ever knew, ever. According to Facebook.com, “By far, the most effective thingI ’ve done is to post photographs of WAYV well as a daily online forecast. Widely used by fans online, this its mission “is to give people the power to share and make my food. I’ve had numerous clients who have requested I prepare them Local radio stations WAYV and WZXL have been broadcasting for virtual reporter allows users to view and read about the quality the world more open and connected.” On the site, people, a dish that they saw posted on my page,” continued Gaffney. decades. In the past, radio stations could only connect with their of the waves in real-time, aiding customers in their decision to companies, causes, and celebrities can self promote, inform, Just as large companies use social media to connect with and forge listeners through the airwaves, community events, and one-on-one hit the waves. or just share their day to day. In this same way, photos can relationships with customers, the same benefits of social media apply to phone calls. Radio personalities were talking at you, versus with you. be posted and tags (identification markers in photos), can small businesses. “When a potential client sees my Facebook page, they Resorts Hotel and Casino Things are a lot different now. be created or removed at your discretion. Friends (everyone see pictures of me, my food, past events I’ve catered, my interactions Dennis Gomes purchased the legendary Resorts Hotel and Casino shannon Wray, Director of Marketing and Promotions for Equity connected to you personally through Facebook) can be with clients ... I’m no longer just a name, a logo, a business. They see in Atlantic City after it fell into disrepair due to the pressures of Communications, has been in radio promotions and marketing for the filtered so that users can adjust the kind of and amount me as someone they can trust, and that is paramount to creating a the poor economy, as well as the legalization of gambling in past fifteen years. Three years ago, Wray took on the marketing and of information that everyone can see. Facebook is user- successful business.” Philadelphia. To ensure that all Resorts fans are privy to the updates promotions position with WAYV, and its affiliate stations, after working and changes taking place there, Gomes and his marketing team are friendly and free, and doesn’t require any type of language Tropicana Casino and Resort in other radio markets. At that time, the stations were just dabbling keeping fans posted via social media. adjustments or technology expertise to use. On Facebook, in Facebook. While several disc jockeys were maintaining their own Tropicana is definitely a large scale company. A resort boasting more “As a new business that operates a casino that had been there is also the ability to send emails and instant messages, Facebook profiles, the utilization of social media as a marketing tool than 2,078 rooms, over 20 restaurants, 20 shops, 14 bars and lounges, hurting, social media has gotten the word out about Resorts and is a great first step in social marketing. was not a station initiative. The stations didn’t even have Facebook Fan an IMAX Theatre, and a spa, as well as a casino, Tropicana’s President and all its innovations. It’s a fun place to be, and social media Twitter is another social networking site. pages at the time. and CEO Tony Rodio certainly has his hands full. So it may come as allows us to get the word out much faster than anything else,” According to Twitter, it is a “real-time information since the radio industry is a media outlet, it is really important for a surprise to get video messages from him directly on the Tropicana explained Gomes. network that connects you to the latest them to “stay ahead of the curve,” as Wray puts it. The radio industry Facebook page. Thanks to social media, Rodio can talk to fans directly, From the time of purchase, Gomes has overseen a information about what you find interesting. Simply find is utilizing social media in a unique way. The focus is, like it is with informing them and promoting upcoming events. tremendous increase in social media usage. “Kevin McCarty, the public streams you find most compelling and follow the other companies, that people are getting information through various That’s just one way of many that Tropicana has of using social Director of Social Media, has made unbelievable progress for us,” conversations.” Postings, called “Tweets” are 140 characters mediums, says Wray. Not only can audience members listen to radio media as a marketing tool. “It’s all about being relevant. In the past, informed Gomes. “We started out with about 1,000 media fans, or less. While easy to use once you get the hang of it, Twitter, online, they can connect real-time with DJ personalities using Facebook, we spoke to our customers through direct mail only. Now we engage now we have over 12,000. Social media has been a real conduit according to TwiTip .com, it is a little harder to “get your arms Twitter, and MySpace, as well as email. The stations conduct contests, our friends and fans to advocate for the Tropicana brand (via social between us and our guests.” around” than Facebook. Some users describe Twitter as a take song requests, and inform listeners about various client messages media),” explained Rodio. Tropicana is using social media as a two-way “A major part of good business strategy is your relationships virtual water-cooler conversation, anything and anyone can 24 hours a day via social media. They are also able to respond directly form of communication. to customers,” explained Gomes. “We respond to every single be a topic and users can jump into any conversation they to customer feedback, a big plus in creating loyalty from listeners. “Many companies have a ‘set it and forget it’ approach to social message.” A woman recently posted, via social media, that she was feel is interesting. DJ’s are able to maintain their on-air personalities through social media. They post something and then leave it alone, never responding going to Resorts for her daughters 21st birthday, revealed Gomes. media as well. For example, Mike and Diane, of the “Mike and Diane to their fans’ comments. That is not our approach, we stay connected LinkedIn is one more top social networking McCarty and staff tracked down the birthday girl inside the casino, Morning Show on 95.1 WAYV” air real-time comments and posts with our fans and friends,” continued Rodio. site. Business oriented, LinkedIn is used mostly and surprised her with flowers and balloons. from listeners from the morning show. According to Wray, this enables Tropicana utilizes Twitter, Facebook,Y ouTube, and text messaging for professional networking. LinkedIn markets While the resort maintains traditional marketing efforts, listeners to remain connected to the issues from the morning show to keep connected to their customers. And while casinos are clearly itself as a site used to “Get the Most from Your Professional and, in fact, are seen as going ‘hand in hand’ with social media even if they can’t actually listen. interested in making a profit, Rodio and his marketing team are aware Network,” focusing on “Reconnecting (finding past and marketing, Gomes and his team are definitely stepping up their Wray acknowledges that when social media became really big, some that social media marketing isn’t just increasing revenue, it is extending present colleagues and classmates quickly), Powering online activity. During the past few months, there have been radio stations thought it would take away from time spent listening, their brand and building relationships. They are able to measure which your Career (discovering inside connections when you’re YouTube videos showing clips from various entertainers during but actually, the reality has been quite the opposite. “Social media is posts are viewed successfully or seeing the most traffic through Google looking for a job or new business opportunity), and Getting Resorts performances (including a Flash mob performance), enhancing the direct relationships between on air personalities and Analytics, a free program that lets marketers measure the effectiveness Answers (your network is full of industry experts willing to listeners, enabling us to broaden our reach and deepen our relationship of social media marketing. special promotions on Facebook and Twitter, and even a special share advice).” LinkedIn has a basic (free) membership, as with listeners,” explains Wray. appearance by Gomes’ three-year-old grandson doing an well as a more upgraded, fee-based membership. Heritage Surf Shop impersonation of his grandfather on YouTube. YouTube and Vimeo are both video-sharing The Dinner Belle Surf shops have a very distinct market — they appeal particularly to For any business, making your presence known is the key to web sites on which users can upload, share, and Atlantic City resident Nicole Gaffney is the chef and owner of The people who surf and enjoy a surfing and beach lifestyle. Heritage Surf attracting customers.I t seems that making friends out of customers watch videos. YouTube, which was around first, Dinner Belle, a personal chef service serving clients from Long Shop, which has locations in Margate, Ocean City, and Sea Isle, has might just be the next smartest thing. is more heavily used than the newer Vimeo, which markets itself as “a respectful community of creative people who are passionate about sharing the videos they make.” 42 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 behind the badge

An investigative look inside the short reign of a controversial Atlantic City official and the tough accusations that have surfaced since her swift exit from office

by Michael Clark

lot can happen in 17 months. Just ask Christine Petersen. In that time, Atlantic City’s former public safety director managed to be hired, moved to a new city, became a social pariah inside city government, became the subject of multiple lawsuits, and ultimately was forced out of the job because pension improprieties. now, she has more to add to that laundry list of experiences. In an exclusive interview with The Boardwalk Journal, Petersen spoke of her rocky tenure inside the Atlantic City APolice Department that ended this summer, including alleging that she was actively harassed at the hands of uniformed officers and police brass. “I’ve heard officers say that they can’t wait to catch me doing something wrong,” she said. “ThenI started noticing police cruisers following me for blocks. My office was broken into on more than one occasion, cabinets and drawers broken into. It was a very uncomfortable situation.” but the former director did not attribute the harassment to anyone in particular. The closest she came to making specific accusations came when she discussed her relationship with John J. Mooney III, the city’s police chief at the time, who many believed was being pushed out of his job through the hiring of Petersen.

October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 45 those things go beyond her duties.” Ernest Jubilee, who essentially took over as police chief when the “When he left, he left his loyalists there and they continued along mayor pushed Mooney out, was one of close trust and loyalty. However, Mooney with his plan,” she said. “They felt obligated to make me miserable, to Petersen described those relationships as anything but close. make me feel like an outsider. It was hard to find good people. It was “Nonexistent,” she said of her relationship with Jubilee and fellow hard to find people that wanted the department to progress.” Deputy Police Chief Henry White upon her exit. “In the end, I think This, she says, was a result of the “Old Boys Network,” a large they just wanted me gone.” group of veteran officers that preferred to look out for the interests of both deputy chiefs are the only ones in the department currently their own, even at the cost of negatively affecting the citizens they’ve eligible to hold the position of chief, which has yet to be filled by sworn to protect. Still, these accusations and theories come with little Langford. Petersen would not give either of them her endorsement. fact to back them up. “Thank GodI don’t have to make the choice,” she said. “There are Whether the harassment was real or imagined, there was no only two people eligible to be chief right now and if I had the choice, mistaking the hostility within the department when Petersen arrived in I wouldn’t choose either one. Our young people today, they’re very March 2010. The administration had already started discussing layoffs different from us.I think you need new blood. Sometimes, when you’re and demotions of public safety personnel as a foregone conclusion. a dinosaur, you’ve got to go.” City budget analysts had pinned the blame for the city’s beleaguered As for her relationship with Langford, things were not much better. budget on costly union contracts negotiated by the police and fire “Again, I was the outsider,” she said. “I didn’t know him before I unions before Langford took office, and the mayor had just recently got there. I didn’t grow up with him or the others in the administration. issued the unprecedented order of removing all police dogs off of the I was never part of their inner circle. There was no socializing.” streets after his office had been “besieged with complaints.” Petersen said that, on more than one occasion, Langford stung “I entered a war zone,” Petersen said. “It was clear from the her with the same unsolicited insult. “He said to me more than once beginning it was going to be a difficult environment to work in.” that I wasn’t his first choice,” she said. “It never made much sense to The war Petersen entered into eventually ended with a casualty me. He just felt the need to remind me of that. But his choice ended up — herself. PBA President Davidson said he was notified by a member costing me a lot of money. It cost me a lot of sleep.” Petersen who “stumbled” across Petersen’s name while reviewing a list of public employees enrolled in the New Jersey pension plan. By state law, t was no secret that Langford originally wanted former Deputy employees who retire from public employment must wait six months Police Chief Willie Glass to take over as public safety director, ooney’s objection to the need for a public safety director before being re-employed in the public realm. However, Petersen but a court settlement between Glass and the city restricted the black female lieutenant and the first woman or black officer the city sent and Petersen’s overall presence in his department was well- continued to receive her pension, despite leaving Jersey City on February former public safety worker from holding public employment to the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Many also noticed that known. But Petersen claimed that the chief tried to make 1 and officially joining the Atlantic City Police Department on March 1. ever again. But before the mayor could choose a director, he had to she held a law degree, which couldn’t possibly hurt in a city as litigious things as uncomfortable as possible for her. “The first day I “With all of those lawyers they have at City Hall, and all of those justify the need for one to City Council. as Atlantic City. Petersen learned that undesirable fact quickly. was there, he came to me and asked me how to spell my name,” she lawyers working so hard to make sure a public safety director was he sold the $90,000-a-year position as a way to clean up the mooney and Fire Chief Dennis Brooks, after fighting with recalled. His reason for asking? “He said, ‘I need to know because I’m hired, not one of them knew that she wasn’t allowed to be working for department and create better communication with residents, several of Langford over the creation of the public safety director position, sued suing you.’” six months?” Davidson said. which appear before City Council every other week to complain about the city and Petersen upon her appointment, arguing the position and she also claimed Mooney would physically block hallways as The union filed a lawsuit against Petersen, and things soon police harassment and mistreatment. But many looked at the move its outlined duties violated New Jersey statutes. she walked down them to make her uncomfortable and wagged his unraveled from there. Petersen submitted a resignation letter in late July, solely as a mechanism to oust then-Police Chief Mooney. in an interview with The Boardwalk Journal, Brooks confirmed that finger in her face on several occasions when confronting her about saying she did not want to re-enroll in the state’s Police and Firemen’s Langford and Mooney’s political affiliations and personal he just recently settled his lawsuit with the city, although, he was vague information she had requested. Retirement System, as she was told she must do to keep the job. backgrounds are about as stark as day and night. The mayor, raised in a on the terms. “I wasn’t asking for a cash settlement,” the chief said. “I however, none of her claims come with any proof to back them up. it was a victory for a police union that battled against her presence low-income section of Atlantic City, came up more militant toward the got what I had coming to me. It’s hard to comment on it because I still Petersen claimed she reported the break-ins to Deputy Police Chief Ernest from the start, as they watched several officers laid off and demoted and Atlantic City’s police, whom he thought mistreated the resort’s black might have to testify in Mooney’s lawsuit. He’s still going after it. You Jubilee, who did not return calls seeking comment. Although reports of an outsider enter the police department after a new job was created for community, as many others continue to believe today. know, he doesn’t have a job.” harassment against the director would be turned over to the Internal Affairs her at a $90,000 salary. mooney was raised in a family full of policemen. His father, John mooney confirmed that he is moving forward with his lawsuit, Division and kept private, Mooney and PBA President David Davidson Jr. “She’s incompetent,” Davidson said. “I doubt she was a very good J. Mooney Jr., was an officer-turned-ward-politician whose view of partially because he believes he can be reinstated to his former both said they never heard of the allegations until now. street cop from where she comes from. She has absolutely no idea how government was modeled after that of the late stateS en. Frank S. Farley position as police chief. “I absolutely would take that job back,” he “If she were followed or if she had been stalked, don’t you think to communicate with the rank-and-file. She was making comments in and the Republican machine that ruled the town. The late councilman said. “I believe that’s where I belong.” it would have been in the media?” Davidson said. “Don’t you think the media about the police department before she even introduced also commonly did battle with the late James L. Usry, the city’s first As for Brooks, he also declined to discuss his experiences with it would have been investigated by the department, by the Atlantic herself to the department. To this day, she hasn’t introduced herself.” black mayor, who served as an inspiration to Langford. Petersen, only saying that working with her “was a nightmare.” County Prosecutor’s Office? With all the complaints we had about her it was an ending for Petersen that seemed to fit in nicely with To make the relationship even more combative, Mooney was a “I would love to give you the whole story,” he said, noting driving a police car, I think her conscience got the best of her because the central themes of her rocky tenure inside the Atlantic City Police well-known ally of Craig Callaway, the disgraced City Council president Mooney’s lawsuit as a reason to keep his memories to himself. she knew she didn’t belong in that car.” Department: hostile, frustrating, and very personal. that created personal and political battles with Langford that would For some police personnel, it was clearly a day to rejoice when mooney also denies ever asking her how to spell her name or even Atlantic City was not only a hostile place for Petersen, but a lonely make even the dirtiest of politicians cringe. The mayor had reason to get Petersen resigned this past summer. As word spread throughout the advising her of his lawsuit other than through his attorney.H e did admit place. Her relationships inside the department yielded her few personal Mooney out as chief. Christine Petersen became a means to an end. department, someone removed her parking sign and replaced it with a to confronting her about information she sought within the department, friends. “I rarely went out,” she said. “I had very few friends. I wasn’t really After Glass was dismissed as a possibility for public safety batch of smilely-faced balloons. insisting the information was off limits to civilians like Petersen. interacting personally with people, just a few of the people that met me director, Langford then turned to Petersen, who had expressed interest “We’re talking about people with the power to take a life, and they “When people attempt to use their knowledge of police work on the street and would say you’re doing a good job, keep fighting.” in the job through the open application process the mayor swore he have that level of maturity?” she said. “If you don’t have a higher level and try to apply it to their outfit as a civilian, those lines get blurred,” most believed that her hiring by Langford came with a general would conduct. At the time a 55-year-old Jersey City police lieutenant, of maturity than that, you don’t belong in this job. I can’t say they’re all Mooney said. “She, on more than one occasion attempted to access backing and comraderie between her and the mayor and his Petersen was prepared to leave her job of 25 years to come to Atlantic bad. There are some good people there.B ut there’s so few of them, and Internal Affairs reports, tried discussing police issues with my officers; administration. Others assumed her relationship with Deputy Chief City. In Jersey City, Petersen made history as the department’s first that’s why the department is still in a lot of trouble.”

46 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 47 The dining guide

“Cookery is not chemistry. It is an art. It requires instinct and taste rather than exact measurements.” — Chef Marcel Boulestin

Inside a Delicious Classroom

amed in honor of Marie Antoine Carême, founder of “La Grande Cuisine Francaise,” Careme’s — the student-run, gourmet restaurant facility of Atlantic CapeN Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts — is back in business. Careme’s serves classic international and American cuisine, as well as ethnic dishes, five days a week, September through May, when classes are in session. The main dining room features seating for up to 70, and an adjoining glass-enclosed garden allows guests to dine under the stars. The lunch buffet is prepared and served by students. From freshly baked breads, savory soups, and crisp salads, to elegant entrees and sumptuous desserts, patrons receive the royal treatment from students who are being graded for their attentive service. Dinner features an a la carte menu and diners can expect exceptional appetizers, soups, salads, and entrees highlighting fresh and regional ingredients. Tableside cooking is often part of the meal during both lunch and dinner. “Students participate in the restaurant’s curriculum twice during their time at the Academy,” said Chef Patricia “Kelly” McClay, dean of the Academy of Culinary Arts. “First mid- way through the program, when they have completed their fundamental courses, and again at the end of the program. Lunch is a catering course that focuses on planning and presentation, and dinner is an a la carte class that represents an accumulation Inside Careme’s of all the materials they have covered in their time here.” Our philosophy is to train Academy students to be leaders Guests are treated to the enthusiasm of people who are in the food service industry, reveals McClay. “That said, excited and anxious to do a great job, said McClay. “The fact that strong cooking skills is only part of the whole package,” she they are so proud of what they are doing is very refreshing.” says. “Students must learn to be great motivators, understand When it comes to sound advice for young chefs, McClay financial implications, stay current, be a contributor to their offers up the following to her students; “Never burn your community, and mentor people with less experience. Today, bridges. It is my experience that the longer you are in this the role of a chef is some what less about the food, and a bit business, the smaller it gets. Work hard and be professional.” more about the leadership skill.” And, is seems as though her advise is paying off,deliciously.

48 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 49 The dining guide Local Restaurant Guide

Molten Chocolate Cake with 6ix A Bistro Arturo’s Carmine’s Continental Restaurant Park Place & The Boardwalk Park Place & The Boardwalk 2801 Pacific Ave. 1 Atlantic Ocean Bally’s Atlantic City Bally’s Atlantic City The Quarter @ Tropicana The Pier Shops at Caesars “Bloody” Ganache Filling Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-340-1555 609-340-6709 609-572-9300 609-674-8300 Scare up some fun this Halloween with this delicious Cuba Libre AC Country Club Tap Room Atlantic City Bar & Grill Casa di Napoli Restaurant & Rum Bar treat from Chef Joseph Muldoon Bar & Grill 1219 Pacific Ave 801 Boardwalk 2801 Pacific Ave. 1 Leo Fraser Dr. Atlantic City, 08401 Showboat Casino Hotel The Quarter @ Tropicana Northfield, NJ 08225 609-348-8080 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 For the Chocolate Cake: 609-236-4465 609-343-4340 609-348-6700 1 cup of whole sweet (unsalted) butter Buddakan DJ’s Steakhouse 9-oz. Valrhona 55% covature Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern 1 Atlantic Ocean Chef Vola’s Brigantine Blvd & Huron Ave. 5 egg yolks 2300 Fairmount Ave The Pier Shops at Caesars 111 South Albion Place Trump Marina Hotel Casino 5 whole eggs Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 609-344-2439 609-674-0100 609-345-2022 609-441-2000 1/3 cup flour (sifted) Angeloni’s II Café 2825 Chelsea Prime Dock’s Oyster House 2400 Arctic Ave 2825 Atlantic Avenue 111 S. Chelsea Ave. 2405 Atlantic Avenue For the Ganache: Atlantic City, 08401 Atlantic City, 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 9 Tbs. heavy cream 609-344-7875 609-344-6913 609-428-4545 609-345-0092 9-oz. white chocolate 3 tbs. unsalted butter Red food coloring (as needed)

Candy Corn Gelato 4 cups of milk 1/2 cup of white granulated sugar 2 cups of heavy cream 2 cups of candy corn (use the orange, yellow, and white colored candy) 8 egg yolks 1/2 cup of water begin by melting the candy corn down in water under high heat until all candy is dissolved into the water, forming a thick syrup. In a medium saucepan, mix milk, cream, and warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until frothy, and then gradually add the milk mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook over low heat. Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken. It should have the consistency of syrup. Remove from the heat and then fold in the melted down candy corn and mix thoroughly. Let this mixture cool for several hours. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the instructions according to the manual.

Place the heavy cream in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium to high heat. Remove from the heat. Place the chocolate and butter in a small bowl, add the hot cream, and stir until the ingredients melt and are fully blended. Add the red food coloring until the ganache is deep in color. Let cool slightly, and then cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. For the cake, melt together the butter and the chocolate over a double boiler. Whip the eggs, sugar, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Fold together the chocolate mixture and the eggs, and then gently fold in the sifted flour. Pipe evenly into 10 buttered and floured 4-oz. tin molds. Once cooled, scoop small balls of the ganache out with a melon baller, and try to keep the shape as round as possible to prevent it from leaking out of the side of the cake when baking. Place the ball in the center of the filled mold until it is covered (not completely, as the ganache will sink down throughout the duration of cooking). Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes, and then let sit for five minutes before flipping out of mold onto the plate. Serve with a side of Candy Corn Gelato, and top with your weapon of choice. Yields 10 servings. Enjoy!

50 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 51 The dining guide Local Restaurant Guide Johnny’s Cafe FIN at the Tropicana Resorts Atlantic City Atlantic City, 08401 Trump Taj Mahal Casino Brighton & Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-345-8222 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Located in the heart of the south Jersey Shore, just minutes away Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-340-6555 Harbor Pines Golf Club 609-449-6006 from Atlantic City, our restaurant offers contemporary Italian 609-340-4000 cuisine. Open year-round serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Gino’s Pizza & Grill 500 St. Andrews Drive Irish Pub in a charming, casual atmosphere. Fornelletto 1200 Atlantic Avenue Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 St. James & Boardwalk 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-927-0006, x 19 We hope to see you soon! Atlantic City, 08401 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 609-347-4747 John & Joanne Liccio Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood 609-344-9063 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 On the Boardwalk 609-317-1000 Girasole Ristorante 3108 Pacific Ave. Bally’s Atlantic City Izakaya Modern Fred & Ethel’s Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Japanese Pub Lantern 609-345-5554 609-431-0092 1 Borgata Way Light Tavern Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa FIN Historic 1 N. New York Rd. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (Rt 9 & Moss Mill Rd) Tropicana Casino and Resort Smithville Inn 9407 Ventnor Avenue, Margate City N.J. 609-317-1000 Smithville, NJ 08205 2831 Boardwalk 1 N. New York Rd. www.johnnyscafeventnor.com 609-652-0544 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Smithville, NJ 08205 E-Mail [email protected] Johnny’s Cafe 800-345-8767 609-652-7777 Gallagher’s Steakhouse 9407 Ventnor Ave. Live entertainment• Friday night “Back in the day” dance Party Welcome To Our Cafe, Where at Resorts Flying Cloud Café Il Mulino New York Margate, NJ 08402 Private dining room For SPeciaL eventS • comPLimentary Parking Good Times Come Together. 1133 Boardwalk 800 N. New Hampshire Ave 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 609-822-1789 caLL For inFo and reServationS 609-822-1789

Atlantic City has changed greatly in recent years. Yet Angelo’s, located in the Ducktown section of Atlantic City, is a restaurant that has endured and flourished for three generations of Mancuso’s - since 1935 - making this restaurant an institution in Atlantic City.

More than seventy years of dining excellence have made our homestyle Italian menu age like a fine Italian wine. Through the years, Angelo’s has become a perennial gathering place for friends and a haven for the hungry. We hope you find your dining experience with us a most pleasurable one. Bon Appetite!

The Mancuso Family

2300 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: 609-344-2439 F: 609-348-1043 • angelosfairmounttavern.com

52 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 53 The dining guide Local Restaurant Guide Mama Mia’s Ristorante

Josephs Restaurant at Knife & Los Amigos Mama Mia’s Restaurant Renault Winery Resort Fork Inn Restaurant 6105 W. Jersey Ave. 72 N. Breman Ave. 3600 Atlantic Ave 1926 Atlantic Ave. Egg Harbor Twp., NJ Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-484-8877 609-965-2111 609-344-1133 609-344-2293 Manna Restaurant 8409 Ventnor Ave. Margate, NJ 08402 609-822-7722

Max’s Steakhouse Mississippi Ave. & Boardwalk Mama Mia’s Ristorante, Pizza and Catering: where Spend Your Money Atlantic City, NJ 08401 the locals enjoy fine casual Italian cuisine year round. 609-441-6777 Awarded Best Crab Cakes at the shore. Wisely In 2012 McCormick & Schmick’s Best daily special. Favorite Italian Restaurant. 777 Harrah’s Blvd. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 609-441-5579 On and off premises catering • Brick oven pizzas Advertise With The Boardwalk Journal Take-home ready cook dinner trays. Mia 2100 Pacific Ave. 6105 W. Jersey Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ Why settle for less, when we are offering more? Caesar’s Atlantic City (609) 484-8877 • www.mamamiasnj.com n The most respected monthly magazine in the market Atlantic City, NJ 08410 609-441-2345 n Creative marketing strategies tailored to meet your needs • Strategic print advertising Morton’s The Steakhouse 2100 Pacific Ave. • Your ad online at boardwalkjournal.com Caesar’s Atlantic City • Join us on the radio Atlantic City, NJ 08410 Angeloni’s • restaurant and loungeII Bi-weekly email blasts 609-449-1044 • Facebook / Twitter updates Nero’s Grill Angeloni’s II offers the finest Italian-American 2100 Pacific Ave. cuisine in the Atlantic City area. The family-owned ALL FOR ONE LOW PRICE Caesar’s Atlantic City and operated businesses have been preparing the Atlantic City, NJ 08401 finest Italian-American entrees in the greater New Before you spend $1 on advertising 800-223-7277 Jersey area for over 40 years. We invite you to enjoy for 2012, contact The Boardwalk Journal Ono - the fine dining experience of Angeloni’s II where to see what we can do for you. Pan Asian Bistro every detail in your complete satisfaction is our goal. Boston & Pacific Aves Best food in AC: “Every time I return to my hometown in Trenton, NJ, I visit Angeloni’s in Atlantic City…the best veal Atlantic City, NJ 08401 dishes in town...recently sent my friends from Las Vegas 609-340-7220 (Louie Prima Jr. and his band) to Angeloni’s and they loved it...and you will too.” Patsy’s Henry Poreda, Saloonkeeper, Sonny’s Saloon Italian Restaurant and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada (609) 345-0500 Boston & Pacific Ave. [email protected] Atlantic City Hilton Open Monday - Friday for Lunch, Seven Days for Dinner boardwalkjournal.com Casino Resort Atlantic City, NJ 08401 2400 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 • (609) 344-7875 • [email protected] 609-347-7111 We are located on the corner of Arctic & Georgia Avenues

54 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 October 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 55 The dining guide Anthony’s Out to Lunch Local Restaurant Guide Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Reflections Cafe Steve & Cookie’s By The Bay Tomatoe’s Restaurant I’ve always wanted to visit menu sounded so fantastic that 2801 N. Pacific Ave. 777 Harrah’s Blvd. 9700 Amherst Ave. 9300 Amherst Ave. Cuba. Maybe it’s the allure of we had no idea what to order. Our Cuba Libre Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Margate, NJ 08402 Margate, NJ 08402 the forbidden fruit since the savior, Grecia, stepped in again By Anthony Previti Restaurant Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Atlantic City, NJ 08234 609-823-1163 609-822-7535 government imposed embargo and told us not to worry. We could (4) pulled pork, roasted poblano 609-348-4600 609-441-5100 currently prevents us from drinking order a combination off of the & Rum Bar Teplitzky’s Havana Club rum, smoking the small plates and share everything. peppers and charred tomatoes. Polistina’s Restaurant Trattoria Il Mulino Sage 111 S. Chelsea Ave. finest Cohiba cigars, or even dining That young lady is a true genius! 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The 609-344-9100 609-652-1800 609-340-2350 609-345-8599 11:30 A.M. to 4 P.M., buddies, Charlie and K-Mo, and next, we chose three small classic pressed Cuban sandwich Dinner is Daily immediately heard the Latin music tasting plates from the Piqueos is layered with a sour orange 4 P.M. to 11 P.M. luring me in. Then, I smelled the section ($15). The Cesar de marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, garlic and slow roasted pork and I Orient was crispy spring rolls of ham, melted provolone and Swiss menu: knew I was in the right place. spicy chorizo and shrimp piled cheeses, and slathered with a The entire new menu and When our server, Grecia, above a roasted garlic-Caesar salad mustard-pickle relish. This bad- came to the table I was already with a crumbled Cotija cheese. boy is one of the best sandwiches pricing information is on putty in her hands. I would have The Albondigas were sweet glazed ever created. It’s meaty, cheesy, their web site. Make sure ordered anything she suggested. meatballs made with beef, pork, mustardy, and on crispy bread. you check out the special Thankfully, she was well-versed and pine nuts resting above a Every daydream should end with a tasting menu of Chef in the menu, and became the tour pickled carrot and cilantro slaw. sandwich like this … Pernot’s culinary favorites guide on our culinary journey. But my absolute favorite starter As you can see, Chef First, she suggested we start with was the Camarones a la Parilla — Guillermo Pernot’s recent trips called the “15 Tastes of a couple of cocktails. I sipped which were a skewer of Cuban to Cuba have inspired some Cuba” available every day my way through a magnificent pesto-marinated, grilled shrimp, adventurous new items on the except Saturday. Mojito Aniversario ($12) made with white sweet potato chips, and menu at Cuba Libre. Hopefully, with Bacardi Solera Rum, Grand served over an arugula salad with some day the embargo will be lifted Tony’s Tip: Marnier, juice from raw sugar a lemon-vinaigrette — simply and we all can see and taste first- cane, an aromatic herb called legendary dish. hand the wonders of Cuba. Until The “Caippy Hour” is Cuba hierba buena, fresh lime juice, shortly after our appetizer then, just take a trip to Cuba Libre Libre’s excellent Monday and a splash of soda water. K-mo party finished, the entrees and enjoy a daydream of your own. through Friday happy ordered a Grilled Pineapple arrived. Charlie devoured Mama hour from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Mojito ($11), while Charlie threw Amelia’s Empanadas ($20). The down the Housemade Caipirinha four different deep fried pastries The menu features those Eat-In • takE-Out • DElIvEry Infusion ($10). (Pronounced Kai- contained a mixture of (1) ground delicious small bar bites, OpEn 7 Days: 10:00 aM untIl MIDnIght Pee-Reen-Ya). The tasty beverages beef, olives, and raisons, (2) sangria, house wine, were so refreshing and a little too hand-chopped chicken, corn, Miller Lite, Corona bottles Pizza • Stromboli • CalzoneS • SteakS • Panini • Hot & Cold SubS easy to drink. sweet peppers, and Monterey but then we encountered a Jack cheeses, (3) shrimp, creamy for only $4, and a select SandwiCHeS • burgerS • wraPS • SaladS • wingS problem. Every item on the lunch spinach, and pine nuts, and finally, menu of $5 Caipirinhas!

WE DElIvEr 347-4747 Anthony Previti is a criminal defense attorney who appears frequently in Atlantic County Superior Court and he 1200 AtlAntic Avenue, AtlAntic city, nJ 08401 (corner of AtlAntic & north cArolinA Ave.) loves food. If you would like your restaurant featured, please send an email to: [email protected].

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4. Boardwalk Empire and National Crime Syndicate which connected various mob bosses throughout Atlantic City’s “Organized” History the nation in an effort to minimize gang- 4. on-gang violence and competition while By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek what would later be described by many as maximizing the ever-growing profits related to bootlegging, gambling houses At this writing, Atlantic City is abuzz with the first organized crime summit held in the United States. and brothels. 5. plans to celebrate the beginning of the second season of Boardwalk Empire, the The “Atlantic City Conference” was hosted During their 4-day Atlantic City HBO miniseries that brought Martin by hometown mob tie, Enoch “Nucky” rendezvous, the notorious gangsters ate, Scorsese a 2011 Emmy award. Caesars Johnson. Nucky was head of the local drank, gambled and partied, much like Atlantic City will host a free screening of Republican political organization and served visitors to “America’s Favorite the season’s premier episode in their Circus as Atlantic County Treasurer. He determined Playground” continue to do today. Albeit, Maximus theater on Sunday Sept. 25. who was elected to what office, who received it was during prohibition and casino Boardwalk Empire actors are scheduled to jobs in the city and how the police would gambling was illegal. 6. appear at the event and live 1920’s music operate. As an “open” town where criminal Visitors of today can look forward to a will be played just outside the theater activity was properly managed, Atlantic City multitude of events celebrating the city’s before the main event. was a welcomed choice for some of the glamorous (and crooked) past. Atlantic Evidence of the excitement about country’s most notorious mobsters to meet. City and its local businesses are Boardwalk Empire is all over town. HBO’s The “secret” summit was masked, embracing the city’s rich history at such “Compliments of Nucky” signs announce somewhat, as the honeymoon destination for an important time in the present. the freshly-planted lush landscaping that newly-weds mob leader and [email protected] greets visitors traveling the Atlantic City his wife. He and other big name gangsters, Expressway. Caesars Atlantic City, including Al “Scarface” Capone, used the LivingSocial and Canadian Club Whiskey renowned Atlantic City resort (and vice) 1. Recently spotted playing Blackjack at Showboat Atlantic City were a few are offering specials, reportedly including town as a place to mix business and pleasure. Philadelphia Flyers with members of the band, Theory of a Deadman. Pictured are overnight stays at a $19.21 rate and more. Specialty drinks such as The Boardwalk Nucky Johnson originally made Philadelphia Flyer Claude Giroux; Dave Brenner, Theory of a Deadman Guitarist; arrangements at the famous Atlantic City Tyler Connolly, Theory of a Deadman Lead vocals/guitar; and Philadelphia Flyers Boss, AC Fizz, and The Showgirl are offered at various Caesars Entertainment Breakers Hotel. Unfortunately, after Scott Hartnell and James van Reimsdyk enjoying a Saturday night in Atlantic City. properties. The Pier retailers will offer preparing Anglo-Saxon sounding aliases for 2. Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps spent the weekend in Atlantic City $19.21 pricing on certain items and penny all attendees, the hotel manager realized that promoting his non-profit organization, The Michael Phelps Foundation, which candy makes an appearance at It’Sugar. these Jewish and Italian faces checking in did promotes active and healthy lifestyles for kids. 3. Oh so tan Nicole Polizzi, a.k.a. NOT match the names on the multitudes of Snooki, blows a kiss to photographers. 4. Actor Wilmer Valderrama rocks an HBO’s dramatic miniseries “Boardwalk reservations made and forced them to leave. event in September at Harrah’s. 5. “Jersey Shore” stars Deena Nicole Cortese Empire,” based on the non-fiction book Accommodations (and a lack of police and Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio fist pump the night away at The Pool After Dark. written by the Honorable Nelson Johnson, interference) were found at The Ritz and Judge of the Superior Court, highlights 6. Mario Lopez is all smiles on the Red Carpet in Atlantic City. Ambassador Hotels, where they met in the what has been called the golden era in extremely private hotel conference rooms - Images by Tom Briglia / PhotoGraphics Photography Atlantic City’s history. In 1929, from May and on the beach. 13 – 16, Atlantic City, “America’s Ultimately, The Atlantic City Conference | Favorite Playground,” acted as just that to 58 The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 about 3 dozen organized crime leaders in resulted in the eventual development of the the last word b y Mi c h e ll e To m k o Straight From The Horse’s Mouth The undisputed “King of the Ritz” Nucky Thompson chimes in on the state of his seaside resort these days

What happens when a devoted husband and undersheriff heed the hedonistic call of the dark side? An empire is George Anastasia born. When you think of Nucky Thompson, several images come to Here Come The Mummies mind; the dapper red carnation, the opulent lifestyle, the sand, the sea — of whisky that is — lots and lots of whisky. The former teetotaler LIVE IN CONCERT from Galloway Township has never been short on style or opinions of how to run his city by the sea. The Boardwalk Journal “conjured up” the October 29 opportunity to gather the boss’s thoughts on the new political leaders in town, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, and, of Grand Exhibition Center course, how to keep things old school. www.herecomethemummies.com Thanks for speaking with us sir. I know you don’t care for the press… As long as old Willie Hearst doesn’t own the rag, I’m okay with it. I actually like this paper. Your boss knows how to do it. There’s a little something for everybody. He’s got some stones though. It reminds me of Commodore Kaestner with the whole “il capo di tutticapi” thing. Everybody wants to be the boss these days. When did you know you wanted to get into politics? Never. I just found out early on that to get ahead you had to be political in the way you handled things. I never wanted to ‘wear the toga’. I just followed in my father’s footsteps. My wife died. Things changed. Opportunity knocked and I answered. I made my own Joe DeGuardia presents Jon Anderson & Halloween Parties & luck so to speak. So early on you knew you had to get along with Star Boxing featuring everybody? Sure. Fighting just gets you more fighting. And back in Rick Wakeman Costume Contest the day there was plenty for everybody. If you stepped up and showed Maddalone vs. Sheppard October 29 The Quarter • 11PM some loyalty, you got it back in spades. People now-a-days like to call it Alvarez vs. Fernandez October 29 kickbacks. But folks were happy, proud even, to support the Republican who come here want gambling, women, and booze. If they didn’t want October 22 Party. We stuck together back then. it, I wouldn’t a had it. CRDA shouldn’t try too hard to turn AC into If that’s so, what do you say to critics of Mayor Langford who accuse him something it isn’t. The family value folks still have Disney’s place for of cronyism? balloons and buttermilk. I would tell them that that is how things get done, helping your pals. How would you keep people employed in this economy? There’s nothing wrong with being loyal. I controlled all the jobs in town Hey, I’m a sucker for the little guy. I would help them all I could. I when I was boss. If you wanted to push a broom or sit in the Senate you wish this union business did more for them than just talk. Too bad had to go through me. Reminds me of a time when my driver Louie got these days one truck driver can move a ton of whisky himself. Back in a traffic ticket from some beat cop. Well, that was the last ticket he ever the day, I could have used all the folks out of work to along my, ahem, wrote. I made sure his job went to somebody who had a better sense of ‘trade route’. Kool & The Gang Buddy Valastro: The Accused loyalty and respect. What’s your favorite thing about Atlantic City? November 11 The Cake Boss NIGHTLIFE ON TRIAL How about your fellow Republican Governor Christie? Boy, Kaestner keeps coming up. But that’s the best example. I don’t Saturdays at 8PM I think he is on the right track. He is making tough decisions in know of anywhere else that a convicted felon can come out, get elected The Bakin’ with the Boss Tour tough times. At least he realizes what an asset Atlantic City is to New four times to city council, and then get a street named after him. Sorry, November 26 Providence Nightclub Jersey. I hear people say he is anti-education. The best education you I’m a bit bitter about the street thing. I mean what did Ohio, Tennessee, can get is on the streets anyway. That’s where you learn what’s what. or the Pacific Ocean ever do for this town? But without me? Without And remember, this is coming from the guy who spent four years me, Atlantic City would just be another Cape May. And you and I MIDNIGHT SCREENING: OPENS NOVEMBER 18 away at “college.” The Commodore would have liked him too. He wouldn’t be talking. THURSDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 6 would never let any bleeding hearts stop him from a good bear hunt Happy Feet 2 What can the government do to help Atlantic City these days? Rated PG either. But he does need to remember an idea I lived by; ‘the poor The best thing the government ever did for Atlantic City was Real Steel can vote as well as the rich.’ prohibition. Maybe that’s what AC needs now. Trouble is, Rated PG-13 What do you think of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority? EVERYTHING is legal these days. Today, AC is going through what For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, dial 1-800-745-3000 or visit the Tropicana Box Office. Sounds like they picked up where I left off in the protection money it did in 1929, back when the Great Depression hit this country hard. Text “SHOWS” to 609-705-TROP to receive the latest entertainment information! racket, huh? But at least they are thinking outside of the box. Like I They can try to build something like a sports stadium or theatre. How did with a little thing you now call Boardwalk Hall. I guess you do about reviving good ol’ Babette’s? That would wake this town up. And need other stuff. Times change. And every once and a while a guy’s who the hell let the Miss America Pageant go? Mainly, keep those Scan here to gotta take his girl to a show. Not that broad who wears the dress made comps flowing and the odds on craps maxed out. And lord help you purchase tickets. outta meat. I mean a real show. I love the boutique hotel idea too. That if the whisky ever runs dry on our little island. Or, maybe finally name 1-800-THE TROP | WWW.TROPICANA.NET Chelsea sounds like the new Ritz. But some friendly advice, the people that street after me! BRIGHTON AND THE BOARDWALK, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401 Show schedules subject to change. 60 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011 A TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT CASINO | TROPICANACASINOS.COMOctober 2011 | The Boardwalk Journal | 61