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In last month’s Raw Feed we introduced you to the hard to believe that concept that a well-known area political figure was ducking a $78 tab inside a local pizzeria. We are happy to report that the person we identified as the “pizza pauper” has paid their tab John Palmieri and as such, will not be outed … John Palmieri, Executive Director of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Speaking of being outed, how about Senate President Steve Sweeney blasting Revel’s existing management team telling reporters that in order for the troubled mega- In the words of Jon Bon Jovi, “Who says you can’t come and Brown, who know how to get beyond partisan political concerns resort to have any chance at rebounding, the existing team needs to be replaced. Ouch. home?”. John Palmieri grew up in Hoboken but spent his entire career in advancing the ball. Sweeney presumably went on to say that “When you listen to the owner and he says no one working in cities outside of the state of New Jersey. As an economic over the past 12 months, several projects and related initiatives understands my plan for the business, maybe no one understands it because it doesn’t are demonstrating that progress over the short term is tangible. “The development professional, he directed planning and redevelopment make sense.” Double-ouch … agencies for the cities of Providence, Charlotte,H artford and Boston, Governor has provided enormous support for the Atlantic City renewal with the clear understanding that we make a difference in honing skills in real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, Pinnacle Entertainment, which bought The Sands in 2006 for $270 million, and then and strategies focusing on reinvestment and job creation in urban expanding the tourism environment beyond gaming,” said Palmieri. centers. All it took was a phone call from Governor Chris Christie to A few of the recent successes include the Margaritaville project, imploded it in 2007—leaving a massive mound of dirt which remains a massive amount of bring this “Jersey Boy” back home. now under construction on the pier in front of Resorts, the Harrah’s dirt in 2013—may be selling the massive mound of dirt for $30 million, this according “I had just left my job as director of the BostonR edevelopment approval to build a $150 million conference center in the Marina to a local commercial real estate broker. Talk about depreciation … Triple-ouch … Authority and was planning to take some time off to consider working District, scheduled to begin this Spring, and Bass Pro’s decision to in international relief when I got the call from the headhunter. I install the first outlet at the foot of the expressway, a stone’s throw The Press of Atlantic City is back on the auction block and the $64,000.00 question is from the Tanger Outlet. In addition, the CRDA garage, which opened wasn’t sure, initially, what CRDA did, although I was fully aware of not what happens if The Press is sold, it’s what happens if The Press is not sold. Could the Governor’s game plan to reclaim the city and create a tourism in December of last year, and which provides not only parking for district,” explained Palmieri. shoppers and visitors, but soon will devote 16,000 square feet of we be without a daily print newspaper? Will our daily news be reduced to digital “What struck me when I met with Governor Christie was his retail space to an arts center to be managed by Stockton. The Noyes content on PressofAtlanticCity.com and maybe a weekly Sunday paper? Neill Borowski, candor and focus. I had no relationship with the Governor before museum, arts café, studio and arts retail space will help to activate an the Executive Editor of The Press says absolutely not in a recent editorial he penned the appointment, and appreciated his willingness to find the right arts center within the tourism district in the coming months. that sounded much more optimistic about the newspaper’s future than an article candidate, wherever he or she might be,” Palmieri continued. Plans are also in the works for the construction of a 40,000 coming back to New Jersey, as with most things, was not part square foot public indoor market within the Walk precinct, as well as printed in The Press a few weeks back, which quoted John Bitzer III, the CEO of ABARTA, of Palmieri’s plan. But when Governor Christie offered him the job the execution of plans to create improvements within the South Inlet the Pittsburgh-based parent company that actually owns The Press. There are a lot of as Executive Director of the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development District that include a lighthouse park and development sites for an talented people on Devins Lane in Pleasantville, so we are hoping that Neill Borowski’s Authority, it was an offer Palmieri couldn’t refuse. academic hospitality campus. editorial proves to be true … Since October 2011, Palmieri has been advancing an aggressive Palmieri’s relationship with Liza Cartmell of the Atlantic City plan to reinforce the city’s reputation as a tourism destination. The Alliance is critical to the model for success. Promoting the City’s Lady GaGa, who recently cancelled her previously scheduled March 2nd show at statute that now governs the operation of CRDA–bill S-11, now tourism assets to a larger audience is ACA’s principle responsibility. known as the Tourism District Act--requires that the authority’s In working together, Palmieri and Cartmell have aligned their Boardwalk Hall, is reportedly in talks to return her Born This Way Ball back to the redevelopment efforts support the creation of a “clean and safe” initiatives and created synergies that create larger economic impacts. resort sometime this summer. That being said, we can only hope that Ronnie “The Limo environment for visitors, rebuild infrastructure in and around the The $3 million dollar sound and light show at Boardwalk Hall was Driver” Mund, the 63-year-old, pint-sized chauffer / security chief with a horrible boardwalk and marina districts, identify and execute public and partially funded by the CRDA, while the ACA paid for the artistic mustache for talk radio god, Howard Stern, never brings his Ronnie Mund Block Party private partnerships with investors for new non-gaming oriented design and software development. back to Atlantic City. Mund’s recent “performance” (and we use that word lightly) development, and help fund community programs. It is all about building the infrastructure, promoting the non- The Tourism District Act also integrated the Special gaming assets, growing the convention business, and bringing more was absolutely horrific despite appearances from Stern staffers like Shuli Egar, JD Improvement District operation into the CRDA, and requires that visitors to the city. Working with the Governor’s team and building Harmeyer, Scott “The Engineer” Salem and Stern Show Wack-Packers like Medicated Pete, CRDA take over the operation of the Atlantic City Convention and partnerships is central to the revitalization plan. Sour Shoes and High-Pitch Eric. Maybe the next time this talentless caravan rolls thru Visitors Authority by February 2014. Additionally, it created a $150 opportunities for Palmieri to give back extend beyond AC’s town it will be for a one man play starring Eric The Midget a / k / a Eric The Ac-Actor, million, 5 year marketing and branding program, which is being run limits. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the by the Atlantic City Alliance as a partner with CRDA. College of Liberal Arts at Temple University (his undergraduate which would be far more entertaining than what Mr. Mund and company brought to town. According to Palmieri, these enhanced authorities are the alma mater) and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Lloyd Sorry guys … And oh yeah, Baba Booey … product of an aggressive Governor and partners like Senate President D. Levenson Institute of Gaming and Hospitality and Tourism at Steve Sweeney, Senator Jim Whelan, and Assemblymen Amodeo Stockton College.

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That’s amazing any way you Watch in amazement as countless people who would almost look at it. always support any Democrat versus a New Jersey Republican line- Former Acting Governor Dick Codey also declined to mount up for Christie. It will be a phenomenon to behold. the challenge. So did current Senate President Steve Sweeney. christie keeps making all the right moves and confounding his The only remaining upper tier Democrat who had left his options opponents at every turn. He makes them look small and wrong on a open was United States Congressman Bill Pascrell, who joined the daily basis. “club” by formally endorsing Buono this past January 28, 2013. 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Christie was a one-term Freeholder, voted out of office election ballot. during his first re-election campaign, turned accomplished United This could resemble 1980, when Ronald Reagan provided some States Attorney for New Jersey, turned highly successful two-term of the most prolific coattails in history. Christie is going to have Governor of New Jersey. And maybe, just maybe, the 45th President electoral coattails, it’s just a matter of how many Republicans he can of The United States on January 20, 2017. drag in with him. christie’s rise to national prominence is nothing short of With Christie being Herculean and the Democratic top of the stunning. He enjoys a more than 80 percent name recognition ticket looking so weak, Democratic Senator Jeff Van Drew and his nationwide. This is so hard to achieve in the length of time that Assembly teammates Nelson Albano and Matt Milam will have to Christie has accomplished it. work harder then ever in District 1. By comparison, New Jersey United States Senator Robert Democratic State Senator Jim Whelan will also have his work Menendez is in the 70th percentile in terms of name recognition cut out in District 2. It still remains to be seen if the District 2 in New Jersey, where he has served for decades. Menendez’ name Republicans will field a quality candidate to challenge Whelan. recognition in New Jersey will soon be higher in light of the present Governor Christie has more than $2.2 million campaign scandal that has embroiled him. dollars already on hand. This doesn’t include a Silicon Valley fundraiser set for February 13th at the home of Facebook multi- billionaire Mark Zuckerberg. christie will be able to forego public campaign financing

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What is your favorite thing about Atlantic City? represents the direction our casinos must take in the future if we from surrounding states, it is equally important to have a good I reside in and have an office located in Atlantic City. My are to compete with the expansion of gaming in surrounding local perspective and local outreach built into the campaign, favorite thing is the beauty of its natural resources. Atlantic states. To get there, however, Revel must prosper in the short- which I don’t believe happened. City still boasts some of the best and most beautiful beaches term, and it may be proving to be a concept that’s a little ahead 10. You are considered one of the more prominent found anywhere in the world. Through all of its ups and downs, of its time. In this regard, I would go back to one of my previous female professionals in our area. Name a few more that Atlantic City’s one constant is the attraction of spending the answers and state that there are locally-based marketing and we may not know. summer at the South Jersey Shore. When you combine the sun, business leaders that have helped casinos prosper since the Patricia Cofer. Patty nows works for AMI, she is a single mom sand and surf with a stroll, run or bike ride on the Atlantic legalization of gaming in 1978. If I were the new CEO of with a handicapped daughter. She is so successful at whatever Lacca, with Vice President Joe Biden City Boardwalk, I believe there’s not a better place to spend the Revel, I would tap into this wealth of local talent to formulate she sets her goals on! summer than in Atlantic City. strategies to help Revel prosper in the short- and mid-term until 11. You are involved in a lot of charitable organizations, call the Four D’s – we first look to “Discover” our clients needs 2. What is your least favorite thing about Atlantic City? the market catches up to their ultimate property vision. such as Gilda’s Club, United Way, and the Boys and Girls and research current market conditions, user behavior and As a longtime resident and business owner, I have often said 5. What’s the best Italian restaurant in Atlantic City? Club. When you are planning an event, name the one customer desires through a comprehensive Business Intelligence that my least favorite thing about Atlantic City is the lack of Cafe 2825 person you always need by your side. exercise. We then “Define” their target audience, objectives and investment in Atlantic City-based businesses. When we speak Depending on the event…When I handled the marketing and a solution. Only after these two strategic steps are completed, do 6. Why didn’t The Pier work? about the long-term success of Atlantic City, I believe it can PR for a celebrity golf event with 16 MVP athletes, I needed we set about to “Design” and “Deliver.” I think two critical factors contributed to The Pier not working, only be achieved by ensuring local businesses share equally, if Dominick Mazotti (my partner) at my side…the reason being those being parking/ease of access and a lack of local outreach. 16. What is your favorite casino property in town? not receive the lion’s share, of any spending initiatives designed that I get the marketing and he gets the athletes (the likes of I think the success and continued expansion of Tanger Outlets – I guess, as the numbers prove, I share the view of so many in to revitalize the area. It truly hurts when I read about or hear Mike Strahan, Drew Brees, LT). saying the Borgata. Of the properties I’ve seen throughout my and their ability to market to and attract a mix of visitors and about contracts that are awarded to vendors outside of the years in Atlantic City, I believe they have delivered best in terms area residents – shows there’s a market for a shopping/dining 12. Where is your favorite vacation destination? community – and at times outside the state – when there are of creating a beautiful facility that addresses the needs and the complex in Atlantic City. With the addition of easy access, low- Capri, Italy talented, quality suppliers right here in Atlantic City who could wants of the various consumer, gaming and business segments cost parking in the new garage adjacent to the outlet shops and 13. Give us a sneak peek at something big you are fulfill those contracts. that Atlantic City seeks to attract. restaurants, I believe they will continue to prosper. working on in 2013. 3. In the ongoing Langford/Christie spat, are you Team Out of respect to the proprietary nature of our clients’ business 17. You have quite a few celebrities in your rolodex. 7. You have worked extensively with Donald Trump. Langford or Team Christie? plans, I can’t really divulge specifics about the big things we Who are some of your famous friends? Will he ever be a part of the Atlantic City landscape I am a Team Atlantic City player, which means I back are working on for 2013. I am proud to say that Masterpiece Omg, thats a tough question. I have worked with and have again? anything that I perceive to be in the best interest of Atlantic represents a number of quality local businesses, including Shore become really good friends with so many! I can only hope so, but at the same time I have my doubts. As we City. I think both Governor Christie, through his support of Medical Center, Shore Physicians Group, Cape Bank, the all know, individuals like Donald Trump have the knowledge Rodney Jerkins is a really good friend, who is so successful and the Revel construction and the unbelievable job he did during Brett Balsley Insurance Group and Kisby Shore Mechanical and experience to scope out excellent investment opportunities, never forgot his local roots! Hurricane Sandy, and Mayor Langford, through some of his Contractors.. I can tell you all of these businesses are working and the savvy to know when is the right time to strike. Atlantic Same for Sly and Frank Stallone, Philly guys who are so down home rule positions, have both brought positive things to the on big plans for 2013 that demonstrate their commitment to City has seen too many quality casino owners and executives to earth …Prince is one of my favorites…LOVE HIM! Kenny table for Atlantic City. As we have seen in politics, whether it be the local community and that will have big major impacts in leave its shore, and I think this shows we have yet to really and Wanda Rogers ….The Bidens… in Washington or Atlantic City, there are good people on both the coming year and beyond. It’s companies like these – and sides of the aisle that can have very different points of view about make the grade. Will Donald Trump ever return to Atlantic their visionary leaders and committed employees – that keep me 18. The 7th Street Italian Market in South Philadelphia how to achieve what they perceive to be the best outcome. I City? I think that question will only be relevant when we can bullish about the future of Atlantic City. or Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan’s Little Italy? really believe Governor Christie and Mayor Langford both have affirmatively answer the question, “Has Atlantic City turned South Philly wins, they are my peeps. itself around to the point where it is again attractive to casino 14. What was your New Years resolution? Atlantic City’s best interest at heart, and as each brings forth 19. Lady GaGa or Madonna? and entertainment industry investors?” To get back into a daily exercise program ideas to help the city progress, they will have my support. Tough question...MADONNA wins. 15. You played a very big role in the very successful 4. If you were named the new CEO of Revel, what is the 8. What do you order when you go to The Palm? rebranding of Shore Medical Center. How important is 20. Tell us something most people don’t know about you? first thing you would do? That may be one of the toughest questions to answer, given the strategic planning when it comes to advertising? As a child, I was really shy. I continue to believe that Revel can and will play a vital role great variety of award-winning menu options available at The Effective, award-winning advertising – which I’m happy to say in the long-term revival of Atlantic City. I also think that the Palm. My favorites, however, are the Filet Mignon and Chicken Personally, I really like quiet time with family and friends… the Shore Medical Center campaign turned out to be – has to be business model put forth by their CEO, Kevin DeSanctis, Parmesan. Professionally I am considering where to open an office next... rooted in strategic planning. In our creative process – which we maybe Hong Kong … 20 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 February 2013 | The Boardwalk Journal | 21 health b y Na n c y Ad l e r , Nu t r i t i o n Ed i t o r o f Th e Bo a r d w a l k Jo u r n a l What’s Really in That Box of Chocolates? Studies suggest eating one dark chocolate candy bar a week will looking for ways to keep decrease your risk for heart disease. I’m asked the question frequently, the flavonols in their “Isn’t chocolate supposed to be good for you?” “In moderation,” is processed chocolates. But my response. Chocolate, especially around Valentine’s Day, gets a lot for now, your best choices of coverage in the media. It is believed that it may help protect your are likely dark chocolate cardiovascular system because the cocoa bean is rich in a class of plant over milk chocolate nutrients called flavonoids. (especially milk chocolate Flavonoids help protect plants from environmental toxins and that is loaded with fat and help repair damage. They can be found in a variety of foods, such as sugar) and cocoa powder fruits and vegetables. When we eat foods rich in flavonoids, it appears that has not undergone that we also benefit from this “antioxidant” power. Dutch processing (cocoa Antioxidants are believed to help the body’s cells resist damage that is treated with alkali caused by free radicals that are formed by normal bodily processes, to neutralize its natural acidity). such as breathing, and from environmental contaminants, like Not to encourage anyone to start gorging on chocolate, but cigarette smoke. If your body does not have enough antioxidants to you may be surprised to learn that chocolate isn’t as bad for you combat the amount of oxidation that occurs, it can be damaged by as was once believed. The fat in chocolate comes from the cocoa free radicals. For example, an increase in oxidation can cause low butter and is made up of equal amounts of oleic acid (a heart-healthy density lipoprotein (LDL) also known as “bad” cholesterol, to form monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil). Stearic and palmitic plaque on the artery walls. acids are formed from saturated fats. You may already know that Flavonols are the main type of flavonoids found in cocoa and saturated fats are linked to increases in LDL cholesterol and the risk chocolate. In addition to having antioxidant qualities, research shows of heart disease. that flavonols have other potential influences on vascular health, such If you want to indulge for Valentine’s day when your sweetie as lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow to the brain and brings home that pretty pink and red packaged box of goodies, maybe heart, and making blood platelets less sticky and able to clot. be careful about the type of dark chocolate you choose. Keep in mind These plant chemicals aren’t only found in chocolate. In fact that the chewy chocolate-marshmallow-nut-covered dark chocolate a wide variety of foods and beverages are rich in flavonols. These is by no means a heart-healthy food option. Watch out for those include cranberries, apples, peanuts, onions, tea and red wine. Yes! extra ingredients that can add lots of fat and calories and tip the scale. Red wine! But that’s a whole different article! Remember, there is currently no established serving size of chocolate Before you go and break all your New Year resolutions by to help you reap the cardiovascular benefits it may offer. However, we grabbing the next chocolate bar or chocolate cake you see, it’s do know that you no longer need to feel guilty if you want to enjoy a important to understand that not all forms of chocolate contain high small piece of chocolate once in a while. levels of flavonols. So for now, enjoy moderate portions of chocolate cocoa naturally has a very strong, pungent taste, which (approximately 1 ounce) a few times a month, and don’t forget to eat comes from the flavonols. When cocoa is processed into your other flavonoid-rich foods like apples, tea, onions and cranberries. favorite chocolate products, it goes through several steps to reduce And yes, even a glass of red wine once in a while will do it. Enjoy! this taste. The more chocolate is processed (through things like fermentation, alkalization, and roasting) the more flavonols are lost. Most commercial chocolates are highly processed. Although it was once believed that dark chocolate contained the highest levels of flavonols, recent research indicates that, depending on how the dark chocolate was processed, this may not be true. Nancy Adler, The good news is that most major chocolate manufactures are Nancy Adler Nutrition

Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist specializing in nutrition and weight control. She is the owner of Nancy Adler Nutrition where she counsels her clients on a one-on-one weekly basis helping them to make permanent healthier lifestyle changes. She currently holds three of the highest accredited certifications in the field of nutrition and fitness. Nancy lectures in schools, businesses and civic groups where she helps to spread the importance of healthy living through nutrition. Area physicians consult with and refer Nancy to their patients to help them to possibly eliminate medications and naturally achieve a healthier lifestyle. You may listen to Nancy every Tuesday mornings on WOND 1400 AM on Barbara Altman’s “Front Porch” and on Ed Hitzel’s “Table for One”. Nancy may also be seen on NBC TV 40 “Better Living with Adrienne.” Visit Nancy’s website at www. nancyadlernutrition.com or call her for an appointment at 609-653-4900.

22 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 fashion b y Ra i n a Ta l l e n t , Fa s h i o n Ed i t o r o f Th e Bo a r d w a l k Jo u r n a l Louis Voo Ton? Fly Girl of the Month I will never forget leaving my sheltered life in Margate, New Jersey and moving to Miami, Florida for college. It was a This is Caroline Castellani. She is a 17-year-old complete culture shock. It was just like living in Will Smith’s song, Miami: “Party in the city where the heat is on, all night senior at Mainland Regional High School is on the beach till the break of dawn. Welcome to Miami... Bienvenido a Miami.” looking forward to attending Temple University. college kids were driving Ferraris and going out to the She is a very loving, caring and unique person. clubs, spending tons of money on tables and fancy champagne. It was a fantasy life that I thought only existed in magazines She loves the beach and lives for family and and was for celebrities only. Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci were the featured labels worn by my classmates. I felt pressured friends. Her main interests are running (extreme to keep up with the other kids and decided that I needed an a first impression on me. I also appreciate great fashion, but upgrade from my Guess handbag to a Louis Vuitton. I decided wouldn’t like someone just because they had on an expensive distances) working out, shopping at Simply Fly that I was going to out and buy myself a $1200.00 bag that I outfit. Especially when you can dress in style on a budget. and crossfit.H er passion is cooking, mainly baking thought I deserved. Thrifty chic! Two days later I got a phone call from my dad. He said, I see women now posting pictures of their new Louboutins cupcakes, pies, pastries, and specialty cakes. She “Who is this Louis Voo Ton character and what did you buy for and I think, how shallow that must be to flaunt material things twelve hundred dollars from him?” I explained to my Dad that that make you feel better about yourself. I too went through that even takes personal orders! I needed this bag and how everyone else had one and sounded phase and I can say, thankfully, that I was able to escape that like a typical bratty spoiled daughter. I annoyed him to the mentality. I was starting to really hate myself. These days, I’m point where he told me that I could keep the bag, but also that judged more by the fact that I have tattoos. By having tattoos, I wasn’t allowed to ever buy another one. That went in one ear it feels as if you are automatically labeled as “white trash.” I felt and out the other. Not only was I getting a college degree, but I that same way when I moved to Miami with a fifty dollar bag. was majoring in Designer Labels 101. The difference is that I’m not embarrassed of the woman I have Now fifteen years later, I realize what a fool I was to label become now, more of the superficial girl I was that let people myself based on what kind of designer bag I had or what car I judge me based on what I had. Boutique clothing drove. I felt that the only way I would fit in would be if I flaunted yes, I have a potty mouth. Yes, I have tattoos. Yes, I love my bags, shoes, and clothes. I thought I knew everything at 18 to wear little bikinis when I’m thin and yes, I have Giuseppe without boutique prices. years old. A Prada wallet would make me happy and solve all my Zanotti shoes. Most importantly, though, I have three amazing problems. It all seems so ridiculous to me now, but that was my boys, a loving and devoted husband, five dogs, and a wonderful mindset back then—that people would like me because of all family. That’s what is priceless and irreplaceable. these things I had, not for the person I was. Lucky for me, I matured quite a bit with age and realized that material things really don’t matter. Don’t get me wrong...I like nice things, fancy bags, and great clothes. They just don’t define the person I am. I don’t judge anyone by what they have Raina Tallent, on the outside, but what they wear on the inside. I’m not going Simply Fly Boutique to lie though, hygiene is really important and will always make

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decision was caused in part by Rob’s Levenson, which include his time as ability to separate work and home-life a summer clerk at Cooper Levenson during Mike’s childhood. Mike can in 2009 and 2010, where he worked never recall a time when Rob brought primarily within the tax law area; his work issues to the family dinner table. time as an intern to Congressman Rob Andrews, as well as the United States Instead, Rob encouraged Mike to Attorney's Office Criminal Division participate in golf. Rob taught his son for the District of Maryland, and the how to play and Mike was a member Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. of Mainland High School’s golf team for four years. Mike says that there are Complementing his practice, Rob is a Watching President conveniently forgotten by most. At his probably a million different ways to frequent lecturer to both the State and Barack Obama’s second inaugural, in 1865, his new swing a golf club, but he is constantly Local Bar Associations as well as the s e c o n d Vice President, Andrew Johnson, was Many people wrongly assume that the reminded that his golf swing is just like local CPA societies. Mike similarly drunk and had to be pulled by his inauguration on President has to be sworn in by the Chief aspired to educate others by authoring January 21, 2013, coattails off the podium to stop his his father’s. Justice, but this is simply a tradition. an article titled, “Royally Flushed: reminded me of the rambling and inarticulate speech. George Washington was sworn in by In fact, the duo’s fondest memories are The Legislative Fight to Legalize many incidents, both historical and New York Chancellor Robert Livingston. their annual father-son golfing sometimes amusing, which have Today, at this time of uncertainty and Internet Gambling,” for which he Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office concern, it might be well to recall the excursions. Each summer, Mike says, received the 2012 International surrounded Presidential inaugurations from his own father, a notary public, in famous words of Franklin D. Roosevelt they select dates to explore golf courses Association of Gaming Advisors in the past. The term has its roots in the the middle of the night at the Coolidge Latin word augur, which is a reference to in his inaugural address of 1933, in in a different part of the country. The (IAGA) Shannon Bybee Scholarship. farmhouse in Plymouth Notch, which he asserted his “firm belief that courses chosen are usually semi-close ceremonies performed by ancient Vermont, when word reached him of the He has also co-spearheaded a new the only thing we have to fear is fear to a city with a professional baseball Roman priests trying to interpret the death of President Warren Harding. young professionals networking will of the Gods concerning whether a itself – nameless, unreasoning, team, so that after playing the courses, unjustified terror which paralyzes opportunity in Atlantic City, SoPro, public official was worthy for his office. Surprisingly, it was not Coolidge but they can experience a different type of needed efforts to convert retreat into Just about 30 years ago, with a Juris which gathers young professionals Patriotic Americans of all political George Washington who uttered the advance.” In the spirit of Doctorate from Western New England playing field. together in social settings to provide persuasions usually come together to shortest inaugural speech, a mere 135 bipartisanship, let me also quote Law School and his LL.M in Taxation unique opportunities for them to join in the hope that a newly words. (He also wore a sword, a practice Back at work, everything is business. Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural, who from New York University, Robert E. inaugurated President will, in fact, have which has not become a tradition.) network and advance their careers. the qualities required for this most advised “We are not, as some would Salad began practicing law. His son, Rob is the President of Cooper Mike says that his drive to succeed demanding post. In 1841 William Henry Harrison gave have us believe, doomed to an Michael Salad, began just over a year Levenson and Co-Chairman of the Tax the longest inaugural address, two inevitable decline. I do not believe in ago. Michael knew since he was a and Business practice group. His areas comes from his father and what he has People of my age probably remember as hours, caught pneumonia from standing a fate that will fall on us no matter kindergartener that he wanted to of expertise encompass almost all learned most from working with Rob what we do. I believe in a fate that clearly as I do the inspiring inauguration coatless in the bitter cold, and died 31 become a lawyer. However, he recalls, aspects of tax and business planning. is everything you don’t learn in law of John F. Kennedy in 1961. Beyond his will fall on us if we do nothing. So, days later. (Curious fact: His successor, his father never pushed Mike into or He focuses his time on matters school. By working alongside his famous speech, many vividly recall the John Tyler, served out the rest of with all the creative energy at our away from the profession. Rob simply involving the representation of father and other Cooper Levenson great poet Robert Frost reciting “The Gift Harrison’s term as President and was command, let us begin an era of attorneys, he has improved his client- Outright” as part of the proceedings. national renewal. Let us renew our believed that it was his son’s choice to businesses and their principal owners later elected to the Congress of the relation skills that go beyond the letter Frost gave it from memory, as the blinding determination, our courage, and our make. to achieve both business and personal Confederate States of America after of the law. As always, what happens sun and snow and the fierce winds Virginia seceded from the Union. His strength. And let us renew our faith objectives in a tax efficient manner. It was not until Mike’s second year of at work, stays at work—just as it did prevented him from reading the special two grandsons are still alive and living and our hope.” Rob has extensive experience in areas legal education at Nova Southeastern poem he had written just for the event. at the family home.) involving commercial transactions, when Rob was practicing and Mike University that he decided to follow business planning, estate planning and was growing up. A few short years later, Lyndon Johnson Abraham Lincoln utilized his first Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive his father’s path in the practice of tax Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper estate administration. became the only President to be sworn inaugural address in 1861 to publicly law at Cooper Levenson. After Rob is admitted to the bar in New in by a woman, U.S. District Court Judge Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law Jersey, the United States District endorse the “Corwin Amendment” Departments in Atlantic City and receiving his Juris Doctorate, Mike Mike is an associate in the firm’s Tax Sara T. Hughes, while he was on Air which would have made it impossible to Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at obtained his LL.M. at Western New and Business practice group and Court District of New Jersey, and the Force One following the tragic death of amend the United States Constitution to (609)344-3161 or by email at England University where Rob has concentrates his practice on business, United States Tax Court. Mike is President Kennedy. ever abolish slavery, a fact now [email protected]. served as a member of the Board of estate and tax planning. He draws on admitted to the bar in both New Trustees for the past five years. Mike’s his experiences prior to joining Cooper Jersey and Florida. Who’s Who Who’s Who at the Jersey Shore at the Jersey Shore Cassidy McClain DJ Johnny Looch

Believe it or not, the first time Cassidy McClain, McClain. “Cassidy is extremely motivated and goal oriented. She DJ Johnny Looch is on top of the world. When months in a hospital and rehabilitation, he found that his health seventeen year old surfing phenomenon, stood up on a surfboard, sets goals for herself such as for contests she wants to win and I caught up with him, Looch was getting ready for a Capricorn wasn’t the only thing to hit rock bottom. The housing bubble was she hated it. “I fell off and hit my head,” McClain explained of that just perfecting her technique. Setting her sites on contests and Party at Vallari’s Lakeside in Sicklerville. While Vallari’s originally imploding, and the mortgage business was crashing. By the end of first try on a real board. Up until then, McClain had been giving winning them and achieving ESA All-Star status, which she finally planned the event to be a birthday party for Looch himself, Looch 2010, Looch couldn’t see the light at the end of what had become surfing her all on her boogie board. Too young to carry a surfboard, did this year. The drive and determination comes from within modestly deferred, preferring instead to celebrate all January a very dark tunnel. McClain taught herself to stand up and ride on her boogie board her. She is the one up at dawn, checking the cams and going birthdays. “This thing is going to be magical,” Looch explained of Enter a fortuitous meeting with Chris Scarduzio, renowned when she was just five years old. And though her mother was out. She is also a very compassionate and caring person. She has the 400-500 guests expected at the party. Chef and Proprietor of Table 31 in Philadelphia as well as Mia impressed, the answer to McClain’s request for a real surfboard was volunteered at amputee surfing event at our city, giving her time It’s one of just a handful of ‘magical’ moments that have and Scarduzio’s in Atlantic City. Scarduzio wanted to include a definite ‘no’. “She told me that when I could carry one, I could get at the air show and at our local disaster center here in Ventnor occurred in Looch’s life within the past year and a half. But music and nightlife, monthly, to Table 31, and thought Looch was one,” McClain said of her mother, Christine Sagnis. for the past 2 months. All this while maintaining an honor roll to really understand why Looch’s life seems full of fortuitous the man for the job. He was right. In no time at all, it became a A few years after that first attempt on a real board, a loaner status as an honors student at ACHS. I can’t give her the drive connections right now, we have to go back to the beginning of weekly event. from her cousin, McClain finally got a board of her own–a blue and determination she has. Her passion from surfing comes from his story. From there, Looch’s reputation as the DJ to get people soft top 6.0. From there, she moved on to a bright pink 5’10 within,” explained Sagnis, who continued, “As proud as I am of Johnny Looch, a husband and father of four from South dancing exploded. In January 2012, Looch was invited to be Dan Taylor, a gift from her Uncle Ed. McClain began competing her to achieve all of her goals in her surfing career, I am even more Philadelphia, had his first gig as a DJ when he was thirteen the headliner at the Annual Hair O’ the Dog, Philadelphia’s not long after that, starting off in local surf contests, where she proud of the wonderful young woman she has become.” years old. “My father had to drop me off...it was my first public ‘swankiest black tie affair’.H is gig at Mia’s expanded to include the consistently placed in the top three or four. “I loved to compete,” event...a political fundraiser at Holy Spirit in the Packer Park rooftop lounge, Suite 7400, weather permitting. Looch’s solidified explained McClain. Neighborhood,” explained Looch. following even earned him Sunday night of Labor Day weekend Cassidy McClain And compete she did. A member of Eastern Surfing In those early days, Looch learned a lot from his Uncle at Revel. Association since she was eleven years old, McClain is now a part Joe, locally known as DJ Joe Booty. Looch was an eager learner, Looch literally has a lump in his throat as he describes of the ESA All-Star Team, a team made up of the best surfers on accompanying his uncle to weddings and events and taking notes the 87 jobs he had from Labor Day to New Years Eve. “I am so the East Coast. This association pushes her to do her best, and on everything. While he kept learning, it wasn’t until Looch was grateful. I’m making money for my family,” Looch explained. compete against girls just like her--girls who are passionate about nineteen that he began to make a name for himself in Philadelphia. Three years ago, his physical, mental and financial worlds “I did a 21st birthday party and there was a who’s who list of surfing and have the skills to back it up. crashed, and now he’s on a billboard, cultivating an almost guests,” Looch explained. “That was the job where everything fell celebrity-like status. “I just love my family and my career,” Just this year, McClain won the ESA Northeast Regionals in into place...it put my name on the map.” Looch described. And clearly, the people of Atlantic City and New Hampshire, qualifying her for Eastern’s, where she placed As Looch finished high school at Central High and then Philadelphia love him. third in her division. his undergraduate degree at Drexel in McClain considers surfing to be her top priority. “Basically, I 1994, he maintained his business as a DJ. revolve my life around surfing,” McClain said. But it isn’t all surfing. And business was booming. Looch was DJ Johnny Looch This high school senior maintains a disciplined life that enables scheduling sixty to seventy jobs a year, from her to spend every free moment surfing. In addition to boasting weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvah’s a course load full of AP courses, McClain has also spent the past and retirement parties, all without any four years carrying Varsity letters in Track and Cross-Country. advertising. Looch built up his DJ business In addition to her school-year schedule of school, track, surfing, even as he started up his own mortgage then homework, all before a reasonable bed-time, McClain spends company, Creative Mortgage Corporation, almost all of her waking summer hours in the water. Between the which Looch presided over until 2009, job she has maintained for the past three yeas at Stacey’s Surf Camp when everything in his life seemed to go up in Margate and her own time in the water, McClain, at least during in smoke. the summer months, spends practically every waking moment 2009 is when Looch’s life began to surfing or teaching others the sport she loves. unravel. By 2:30 pm on January 26th, 2009, McClain loves surfing, and the support she receives from just two hours after picking his son up her community and her family only serves to fuel her drive. From from school, the rare virus, Guillian Barre, Brian Heritage of Heritage Surf Shop, who has been shaping attacked the stem of his brain. Looch, then her boards for the past two years, to McClain’s mom, Christine a healthy 38 year old man, lost his eyesight, Sagnis, who is McClain’s biggest fan, it all means the world to his speech, and his ability to walk. And while Looch fought for his life, spending five

28 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 February 2013 | The Boardwalk Journal | 29 Who’s Who Who’s Who at the Jersey Shore at the Jersey Shore Tania Grossman Brett O’Malley

When people think Atlantic City Bar and Grill, Tania’s kids, and Tania herself, have grown up with AC Bar & Brett O’Malley is the consummate bartender. at ease—they get to interact with Brett O’Malley. it’s only natural if they think of bar specials, Atlantic City Grill as their backdrop, and it’s a backdrop that has served them And as the reigning male bartender at Anthem Lounge at The Tova Ioannucci, Co-Founder of Next Level AC, who recently institutions, Ron and Gino Garofalo, the AC Bar & Grill owners, well. Not only does Tania remain happy at the bar at AC Bar & Quarter, O’Malley has become to Atlantic City what the fictional had the opportunity to guest bartend along with O’Malley, agrees, or any of the meals—think creamy lobster bisque or the Award Grill, but so too, do her customers. With a loyal following, Tania’s Sam Malone was to Boston. While Anthem boasts an electric “Brett IS Atlantic City’s finest. A bartender who actually lives up Winning Atlantic City Bar Ribs—on the Bar & Grill menu. customers adore her. vibe that differs radically from the low key, almost down-and-out to the legend. Not only can he charm the pants off you, he is also It would be just as appropriate, however, to think of Tania Steve Kabala, Brigantine resident and loyal AC Bar and atmosphere of the bar, Cheers—the setting of the NBC classic very knowledgeable. He probably knows more about Jameson Grossman, who has welcomed diners and drinkers alike from Grill customer, describes Tania as “one of the top 5 bartenders television series of the same name—there are distinct similarities, than you do about your own children. Plus,” Ioannucci continued, behind the bar for the past fifteen years. in Atlantic City because she is so personable and she is always and catering to a local clientele is one of them. “he’s always good for a dirty joke or two.” Tania, who moved from her native Neptune, New Jersey to waiting with my next beer when I am ready. That’s why I enjoy “Anthem is known for being open the latest,” explained o’Malley explained that guests at Anthem can “expect a high Brigantine over twenty years ago, recognizes that she’s been at sitting at her bar at Atlantic City Bar and Grill.” O’Malley. “All of the staff from all the other bars and clubs come energy party with live entertainment and the best bottle specials the Atlantic City Bar and Grill for what seems like the long haul. Visit Atlantic City Bar & Grill at the corner of Pacific and over when they close.” in town.” It’s also clear, from the clientele we spoke to, that guests Indeed, the Atlantic City Bar and Grill is a home away from home South Carolina Avenues from 11am until after midnight. And In addition to being the place where local bartenders can can expect to be well taken care of by Brett O’Malley. of sorts, and the patrons? Like an extended family. when you do, try their specialty drink, a crab Mary. Made with hang out with each other, Anthem strives to bring in the local Visit Anthem at The Quarter at Tropicana at 2801 Pacific “I worked on my birthday this year, and it was great,” Tania vodka, Clamato juices, and their own special ingredients and community through weekday promotions and specials, in Avenue. Doors open at 10pm. And while you’re there, ask explained, continuing, “My customers brought me balloons, cake, served in an Old Bay rimmed glass, it is a definite crowd pleaser. addition to their already reasonably priced drinks. O’Malley for his specialty drink, Mango Madness. Made with cards...they are so good to me.” And if Anthem could be considered “the place where Three Olive Mango Vodka and sure to hit the spot. The customers aren’t the only ones who are good to Tania. Tania Grossman everybody knows your name,” then Brett O’Malley could most “Gino and Ron are terrific,” said Tania, of the employers who definitely be considered one of the key forces behind that appeal. hired her as a waitress before she had any waitressing experience. “I would definitely have to say he is the C“ heers” bartender Tania laughs, remembering, “Gino said, ‘I just want to hire you so of this community,” described Carrie Kauffman, co-owner of I can mold you into the waitress I want.” Anthem Lounge, adding, “Everyone knows his name and they all Though she was new to waitressing, Tania was no stranger come back to see him.” to restaurant work. She began tending bar when she was eighteen An Atlantic City native, O’Malley has had plenty of practice years old at Evelyn’s Seafood in Belmar, before moving to in the bar and nightlife scene. O’Malley started bartending in Brigantine and working at first The Lagoon, and then The Beach the 90’s, and has covered several local hotspots, including Zoom Bar for ten years. in Margate and Maloney’s Uptown before winding up at 32 When she started at AC Bar & Grill, Tania started off with Degrees working for Kauffman and her business partner, Lambros a Sunday night waitressing shift, working from 6pm to 6am, a Tsikouras. When Kaufman and Tsikouras re-branded and re- brutal shift, considering she had a four month old son at home imagined their club as Anthem, O’Malley, along with fellow at the time. So when a daytime shift opened up—a rarity for the bartender Lindsay Bell, embraced the changes and went along for AC Bar & Grill...people tend to stay in their jobs there for years the ride. It’s a ride that’s been exciting for all players. and years—Tania took it. And she’s never looked back. “Brett is one of the most talented bartenders I have ever had “I prefer the daytime shifts,” she explained. It’s a good thing. the pleasure to work with,” explained Kauffman. “He is definitely Tania currently works the day shift, 10:30 to 6pm, Monday a master at his trade. Whether he is waiting on two customers through Friday. And though she’s worked that shift for years, or twenty five, he treats every customer with fast, friendly and Tania agrees that those early, evening shifts worked to her complete service.” advantage as well. “ Kaufman continued, “He has a great attitude, get’s along with “I never had to send my kids to daycare,” she explained. As everyone, is reliable and an all around great guy.” the mom to two teenagers—19 year old Erica, an aspiring model And while a well-liked bartender is good for business no who waitresses at the Mussel Bar and Grille at Revel, and fifteen matter what the establishment, it’s especially important at year old Justin, a high school student—Tania appreciates the fact Anthem, which strives to maintain it’s music-based concept, that her career at the Atlantic City Bar & Grill enabled her to stay urging guests to ‘rock their own anthem’. While listening to music home with her kids as they grew up. “My son was an infant when I that has stood the test of time, guests also have the chance to Brett O’Malley started working here,” she added. interact with a bartender who both entertains them and puts them

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Alan Angeloni slides his chair over so he can comfortably lean back against the stone wall in Angeloni’s main dining room, the same wall that his father and brother painstakingly built with their own hands 32 years ago. At age 57, Alan is the patriarch of his family’s business here in Atlantic City, a role that was thrust upon him years ago and one that he

Alan Angeloni has wholeheartedly embraced.

34 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 February 2013 | The Boardwalk Journal | 35 t’s an hour before the restaurant opens to the public, and that the Angeloni family couldn’t pass up. blast through Tommy Howe’s Pool Room in 1985. the place is uncharacteristically quiet. That gives Alan “We opened in Atlantic City in 1981, while we were still once built and ready for customers, Angeloni’s II was plenty of time to share his story. operating in Hamilton Township,” said Alan. “My brother was entrusted to Alan, while the rest of the family went back north I“Our family got into the restaurant business back in the 1950s, older, and so originally, he was supposed to be the one coming to run Angeloni’s and later, Cedar Gardens, a competitor they when my dad bought Al’s Tavern on North Clinton Avenue in East down to operate it. But the reality was that he had a family and would acquire in 1990. Alan was just 25, and what he lacked Trenton, and a little bit later, Villa Capri in Trenton,” recounted was already established up there. So I came down instead.” in knowledge, he made up for in enthusiasm. He dove right Alan. “As a result, we grew up in the restaurants.” The Atlantic City site had housed another Italian restaurant in, with the signature homestyle Italian menu and a modest Alan’s parents, Albert and Olga Angeloni, had four children: before the Angeloni family bought it. Old timers may remember wine list. The restaurant’s reputation spread mostly by word of Albert, Jr., Lydia, Alan and Nancy. And they made sure they were it as Parisi’s Club Madrid. It was located just next to Tommy mouth in those early days. all involved. After all, this was a family business. Howe’s Pool Room, where you could shoot some pool and place Angeloni’s II attracted many of the locals, especially those “At nine years old, I was washing dishes,” said Alan. “Then I a bet, before Atlantic City became known as a gaming mecca. who lived or worked nearby. That included mob boss Nicodemo learned to make sandwiches and the pizzas. I was behind the grill But Parisi’s Madrid was a far cry from the vision of the family “Little Nicky” Scarfo and his nephew Philip C“ razy Phil” by the time I was 15.” restaurant that the Angeloni family wanted. So they gutted the Leonetti, who lived several doors down from Angeloni’s on In 1973, the Angeloni family built and opened their first restaurant and rebuilt it from scratch. Georgia Avenue. Alan remembers them as notoriously polite. namesake restaurant, Angeloni’s in Hamilton Township, Mercer “I remember the sun coming through the walls as they were “They were as nice as can be,” said Alan. “Sometimes County, New Jersey. The focus there was primarily catering, knocking them down,” said Alan. “I remember my father and on Saturday nights, they would be dining on one side and though the restaurant did its share of a-la-carte orders. When brother working on this very wall,” he added, as he tapped the we’d have some judges here with their wives, and they’d Alan turned 18, he was moved from the kitchen to the bar. stone next to him. They did most of the work themselves, along be sending drinks back and forth to each other. It was “I was in charge of ordering the liquor, beer and wine,” said with another contractor.” something to see, especially because you know that on Alan. “I didn’t know much about it but I learned quickly.” The result was a warm, inviting space with stone walls and Monday, they’d be back in court.” Two interesting bits of history coincided in the late seventies wooden beams. It was a place of which they could be proud, “My uncle and I would be in Angeloni’s three or four for the Angeloni family. First, they sold Villa Capri. Secondly, their own vision of family at the corner of Arctic and Georgia times a day. We had our own table in the back. When the New Jersey Casino Control Act was signed into law. The first Avenues in Atlantic City, exactly where you will find it today. mob guys like “Sammy The Bull” came down to see us casinos appeared in Atlantic City shortly thereafter, with Resorts And it’s roughly the same as that first renovation, except of from New York, we’d take them to Angeloni’s. Besides my International making its debut in 1978. It was an opportunity course that the family did buy out the adjacent property and grandmother’s cooking, Angeloni’s was always the best Italian restaurant in Atlantic City,” recalls Leonetti, the

36 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 February 2013 | The Boardwalk Journal | 37 ordered one for herself.” Diane Keaton also liked the meal so much at Angeloni’s that the next day, she came back with a party of 13. “She said she was going to do it and she was true to her word,” said Alan. “We’ve had many celebrity fans,” he added. “The summer that Don Knotts was here, he came three times a week to dine with his daughter. Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates also was a regular. And when he came, all of his fans followed. We’d be packed.” But Alan tried not to fuss too much over the celebrity guests. “People ask me why I don’t have pictures of the celebrities on the wall, but I think they liked coming here because they could relax and be themselves,” he said. “They were out to have a good meal, not to pose for pictures or sign autographs. Maybe that’s why so many of them came back.” For non-celebrities too, Angeloni’s II is a relaxing place to be. The family atmosphere extends to the front bar, where Alan said women have told him that they feel comfortable coming by themselves. “They know that no one is going to bother them; we make sure of it.” The bar is decorated with Yankee memorabilia, a tough sell in this town. “I’m a big Yankees fan,” admitted Alan, “but of course most of my friends and customers are Phillies fans. So we have a fun rivalry over it.” And while Angeloni’s II stocks a full bar, the restaurant has become known for its wine selection. Remember when Alan was just learning the ropes as a bartender back in Hamilton Township? Now he’s being lauded by Wine Spectator, which has given Angeloni’s II six awards. “We’ve come a long way since our first wine list which probably had 28 wines,” he said. “Now we have over 400 on the list, and probably 150 that aren’t on it. We stock between 9,000 and 10,000 bottles at any given time; at one point, we had as many as 12,000. We try to keep it affordable, so they are at all price points, anywhere from $25 to $750.” There is no sommelier at Angeloni’s II, but also no need for one. Alan is ready to help you select the perfect bottle and so is bar manager Tom Guida, who is one of several employees with Angeloni’s II since the mid-1980s. “I’ve been very blessed with my employees,” said Alan. “More than a few have been with me since the 1990s. It’s “She was in town to see the Hagler-Sugar Ray Leonard fight, my extended family. Sometimes we’ll close at night and all former mob underboss and best-selling author of Mafia Prince: of celebrity names. “There were the sports stars, Joe DiMaggio, and stopped by one night,” remembered Alan. “It was pouring out, go down to the Ducktown Tavern to grab a beer.” Inside America’s Most Violent Crime Family and The Bloody Fall Joe Theismann, Joe Frazier; then the entertainers, Kevin Spacey, and she and her friend were both soaked. She walked right up to me, one employee, working part-time, is Alan’s son Alan of La Cosa Nostra, which is replete with tales of murder and Timothy Hutton, Gary Sinese. We had Frank Sinatra, Jr., Tony asked what I was drinking and took my glass to take a sip. “ Michael, age 17. He buses tables weekends. Alan describes mayhem from the local mob’s heyday in the 70’s and 80’s, as well Bennett, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Jerry Lewis. Alan was drinking grappa, a popular Italian after dinner spirit him as a “real people person.” Daughter Gianna is just 15; as stories of mob sit-downs at Angeloni’s. They used to come over after they performed at the casinos; they distilled from the skin, seeds and pulp from leftover grapes used to she may start as a hostess next year. But Scarfo and Leonetti weren’t the only famous patrons heard that we were serving up some great Italian food.” make wine. “It’s an acquired taste,” he noted. “Some people think In the meantime, Alan is at the helm of the operation. to frequent Angeloni’s “back in the day.” Alan ticks off the list one memorable visit came from Diane Keaton. it tastes just like jet fuel. I was surprised when Diane liked it, and

38 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 February 2013 | The Boardwalk Journal | 39 Angeloni’s II is the only remaining restaurant; the family sold the he also is grateful for the Tanger Outlets The Walk, which Hamilton location on December 29, 1995, the day that Alan’s son has brought tourists within walking distance of his restaurant. was born. They sold Cedar Gardens in 2008 after both parents “Of course, it’s still pretty much word of mouth,” said Alan. had passed; Albert and Olga had each worked pretty much right “Chances are, if you have a meal here, you’ll come back and bring up until the end. friends. That’s why next week, we’re going to be busy at lunch Alan shares their work ethic. He’s in every day around 7 a.m. with the pool and spa convention. It’s going to be like the Fourth or 8 a.m. The restaurant is open seven days a week for dinner, and of July in January. Their first convention was the same year that weekdays for lunch. If he has errands or personal items to take we opened. Since then, they’ve come back every year when care of, he does it while the employees are running the show. But he’s always back in time for the dinner crowd, by 5 p.m., and stays they’re in town.” ChRiS FeRRy iNSuRaNCe aGeNCy has been “as long as necessary.” He eats at Angeloni’s every night, which customers continue to be a mix of old and new, locals and servicing South Jersey since 1949. as an independent agent, allows him to have several favorite dishes. tourists. “We have a loyal following of snowbirds who come every we have the ability to quote your insurance needs with many “We do some great charcoal steaks,” said Alan, “and of course summer.” Alan knows them all by name. But even regulars should insurance companies to get you the best coverage at the most the classic Italian, the traditional cooking. My personal favorites make reservations, because as he noted, sometimes the restaurant competitive price. are the veal braciole and the veal saltimbocca; they just melt is so popular that you’d have to wait otherwise. at Chris Ferry insurance, we offer both Personal and Commercial in your mouth. Chef Jimmy Calabrese offers some excellent As for what the future holds, Alan is watching the focus on insurance: auto, homeowners, Flood, Life, health, Restaurants suggestions; I always enjoy sampling his new dishes.” the new Tourism district, of which Angeloni’s II is a part. “The and Contractors. Call us today for a free quote. The menu has its share of pasta cooked to order that you best thing that happened to the city, since the casinos and The Customer Service is our 1 Priority. might expect at an Italian restaurant. But it also has lobster, Walk, is the fact that they’re cleaning it up and putting people to # five kinds of veal (not counting the veal chop), filet mignon, work. Anything that is positive for Atlantic City is going to be and more. Generous portions and accompanying sides of positive for us.” Carriers We Represent: soup or salad, pasta or potato, and vegetable make the meal “You have to be willing to take the good with the bad,” said not only an occasion but a good value. (For a full menu, visit www.angelonis.com.) Alan. “There are times when I question whether I’m doing the right Perhaps that’s the secret to Angeloni’s success, being able to thing. When you’re sinking your own money in, and the economy is not good, it’s easy to throw the towel in. Then, I think, this is my 2000 Shore Rd., Ste. 206 4400 North Corp Pkwy compete successfully with higher priced casino restaurants. “If Linwood, NJ 08221 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 it weren’t for the casinos, none of us would be here,” he said, “so life. This is all I’ve ever known. I’ve been doing it since I was nine. Phone: (609) 653-6600 Phone: (561) 630-7676 I’m thankful for them. Of course, when they went to 24-hours, it I’ve never had a New Year’s Eve off, not ever. I’m here, with my Fax: (609) 653-6929 Fax: (609) 653-6929 www.ferryins.com www.weinsurefl.com killed my late night business.” family and my extended family. I’m not ready to give it up.”

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the city aesthetically attractive and clean? Does the city have a constituents at a funeral, Small remains a presence in the streets. healthy business climate?” He’s been vocal about his frustration over state involvement in others are more blunt in their assessment. the city since what he felt was a hypocritical stance on take-home “City Council, for the most part, has lost its way, especially cars, and then was highly visible helping the community during when one considers that they are supposed to servants of the and after Super Storm Sandy. He also spearheaded an impressive people,” said Warren Massey, the former Chairman of the Atlantic municipal entourage to East Orange for a look at the city’s City Housing Authority, who has been very vocal in recent surveillance camera system, considered a model in the State. months against the Langford administration. “The majority of Third Ward Councilman Steve Moore. As head of City Council have become self-serving … and it’s time for drastic Council’s Revenue and Finance Committee, the former changes to our local government.” housing analyst is kind, stern and unflappable as he grills the here, a look at the key players: municipality’s so called fiscal gurus. However, despite all of his council President William “Speedy” Marsh. The longtime questioning, he and the rest of City Council ultimately haven’t Fourth Ward Councilman is a close confidant of Mayor Langford. come up with many solutions to the city’s financial woes, and What Happened to Atlantic City Council? Marsh briefly served as “Acting Mayor” in late 2007 following instead they continue to sign off on virtually every expense that’s By Ia n Li c h t the mysterious disappearance of then-Mayor Bob Levy. Marsh crossed their desks. Despite losing his father at the end of 2012, brought calm and stability to the circus-like atmosphere that the 70-year-old Moore has remained active in his elected office one are the bickering and dissension that once equal branch of government the proper respect it’s due.” surrounded Levy’s tenure at City Hall, which was nicknamed and visible in the community, most notably during the police- plagued our great city. And this is directly due to Hurley also noted soft-spoken Council President William the “Bada Bing” by Levy’s critics. Marsh is universally known as involved shooting late last year. a responsive (City)Council that cares and works “Speedy” Marsh’s professionalism as key to the change. a mild-mannered gentleman and respected across the board. Fifth Ward Councilman Rizwan Malik. It started slowly for in unison with the administration,” described “They also stand united in trying to regain some of First Ward Councilman Aaron “Sporty” Randolph. A the first-term councilman, but now that Malik is comfortable, Mayor Lorenzo Langford of Atlantic City Council. their power, which has been compromised by state agencies longtime friend and ally of Langford’s who formally held a ranking he’s quickly become the most consistently questioning and “G position in Local 54, the city’s largest union, before joining City contrarian of the group. Never difficult or unprofessional about Langford wasn’t just currying favor with the local governing monitoring City Hall finances and controlling development in body at its first meeting of 2013.Y es, he needs the support of his the Tourism District,” Hurley said. Council. Low-key and circumspect, almost a mirrored image his stances, his behavior instead shows how seriously he takes his nine fellow Democrats to ensure smooth legislative functioning And any dissent compromises the control that remains. of Council President Marsh, Randolph is also considered a elected office. Typically, he’s the most obviously well-informed in City Hall. But other insiders note that the chronic dysfunction Atlantic County Freeholder Chairman Frank Formica gentleman by colleagues, rivals and constituents alike. and thoroughly prepared on legislative matters. A breath of fresh of Atlantic City Council is pretty much gone. views Atlantic City Council a bit differently than Hurley. Second Ward Councilman Marty Small. Clearly the most air and bright spot on the dais. Boardwalk Journal Political Editor and talk radio personality, “One rarely hears or reads anything good, bad or indifferent ambitious member of Council, Small unsuccessfully challenged Sixth Ward City Councilman Tim Mancuso. Mancuso is Harry Hurley, described Atlantic City Council as transforming in regard to Atlantic City Council and it would appear that Langford for the big chair in 2009 and rumors abound that he’s a maverick in his own, exhaustingly inconsequential way. He’s itself from “one of the most dysfunctional legislative bodies” to Council both works and votes well together. So is that good planning another run for Mayor in 2017. Dogged by critics for often late to meetings, manages at least a little public bullying of “one of the most consistent and smoothest running.” thing or a bad thing?” asks Formica, “I guess it depends on the his popular hip-hop themed Marty Small Ball’s and his acquittals Langford’s Cabinet, and always casts the lone vote against going “This is because of experience and hard lessons learned,” answers to the following questions: Is Atlantic City perceived in two separate voter fraud trials, Small is without question into the closed-door discussions that are a part of every City Hurley said. “Also, very important in this process is that Mayor as being safe or is it perceived as being dangerous? Is Atlantic the most high-profile and most visible Councilman in the city. Council session (it’s not funny, and never will be, but nonetheless Langford has skillfully developed the capacity to show the City financially sound? Does it have a good bond rating? Is Whether behind the yellow tape at a crime scene or consoling it gets a laugh out of at least one official—usually, multiple).

44 | The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 February 2013 | The Boardwalk Journal | 45 Notoriously more visible during election years, Mancuso is the elected Vice President of Council, Gilliam successfully pushed most politically astute and longest-serving of the councilmen through multiple ordinances including one to form a citizen because he knows his base—senior citizens—and he keeps review board—which hasn’t yet come to fruition—to deal with C his focus on budgetary and other issues close to their hearts so residents’ complaints about police misconduct and harassment. intently that he is a virtual shoe-in every four years. Gilliam has been the most vocal about tax law disparities that At-Large Councilman George Tibbitt. A roofer by trade who allow casinos to claim retroactive refunds based on new, lower M was once reportedly denounced by Second Ward Councilman assessments. In addition to driving up city debt, those rules are Marty Small as a “rat” after Tibbitt famously flip-flopped different for the very residents facing 25 percent tax hike due to Y from Small’s 2009 Mayoral ticket to Langford’s—a move that casino property value reductions. Contracts remain unsigned may have helped Tibbit get re-elected, but seemingly hurt his for a conceptual zipline that would shoot riders over the beach credibility citywide. When Tibbitt confronted Small about the in the vicinity of Caesars’ Pier, and for a mixed-use development CM “rat” label at a City Council meeting, Small simply shrugged and spearheaded by Shaquille O’Neal. Gilliam was instrumental in said, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” Formerly a more visible presence brokering the deal that would improve 4G service in the city MY politically, the 2013 George Tibbitt seems to be along for the through a corporate affiliate of NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving. ride, albeit without his city issued Dodge Durango, which he At-Large City Councilman Moisse “Mo” Delgado. CY turned in in September of 2012, a move lauded by Assemblyman Neighborhood cleanups and food, clothing and toy drives are Chris Brown as a “sacrifice for the betterment of Atlantic City staples of Delgado’s official agenda. He also concludes most and its taxpayers.” Tibbitt publicly blasted Governor Christie in meetings by making announcements entirely in Spanish on the CMY the wake of Super Storm Sandy calling him a “groupie governor city’s public access channel 2. He cried—literally—when he won chasing Bruce Springsteen” and said that Christie made an “ass” his first term nearly four years ago, and depending who you talk K out of himself. to, the jury is still out on whether he will be on the ballot this year At-Large City Councilman Frank Gilliam. The newly with Langford, Gilliam and presumably Tibbitt.

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| Stay Connected 50 The Boardwalk Journal | February 2013 . Anthony’s Out to Lunch Dolce Vita Angeloni’s I love getting restaurant eaten tons of fried tomatoes in restaurant and loungeII recommendations. At least once the South, but they never tasted Dolce Vita By Anthony Previti a day, someone sends me an quite as good as their Italian 443 Zion Road Angeloni’s II offers the finest Italian-American email or a text about their new cousin served here. If you see this Egg Harbor Twp., NJ favorite dining spot. (Remember special, you gotta try it. Another herbs because the tender and cuisine in the Atlantic City area. The family-owned when people actually TALKED pleasant surprise by Dolce Vita. flavorful meat just fell off the (609) 788-8512 and operated businesses have been preparing the on the phone?) So when my aunt All of our entrees came with bone. The giant portion was finest Italian-American entrees in the greater New and uncle, Dutch and Connie, a choice of soup or salad. I made also nestled atop a perfectly Hours: cooked risotto and served with Jersey area for over 40 years. We invite you to enjoy told me that Dolce Vita in Egg the mistake of getting a salad. Sunday – Thursday: Harbor Township was one of the The same care provided to the a brown, mushroom gravy. Oh the fine dining experience of Angeloni’s II where best restaurants they had been to apps and entrees wasn’t given yeah, and there were probably 11am to 10pm every detail in your complete satisfaction is our goal. Best food in AC: “Every time I return to my hometown in in a long time, I had to check it to the salad. It was basically some veggies too. This dish was Friday and Saturday: Trenton, NJ, I visit Angeloni’s in Atlantic City…the best veal out. (plus I always wished I had a some iceberg lettuce and served outstanding and a true testament 11am to 11pm cool nickname like Dutch…) with lackluster bottled dressing. to a well cooked Italian meal. dishes in town...recently sent my friends from Las Vegas So I walked into what I Next time, I will order one of I would like to tell you that I (Louie Prima Jr. and his band) to Angeloni’s and they loved thought was a typical EHT the house made soups which I didn’t eat the whole thing in one it...and you will too.” pizza joint and was pleasantly heard the table behind me raving sitting, but I am not going to lie menu: Henry Poreda, Saloonkeeper, Sonny’s Saloon surprised to be seated in a cute, about. (That’s what I get for to you… Typical local Italian pizza and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada little dining room off to the trying to be healthy anyway.) In the end, Dolce Vita really delivered on an excellent shop stuff with pizza, subs, side, with just about 13 tables. one thing is for sure, the wraps, and cheesesteaks, Open Monday - Friday for Lunch, Seven Days for Dinner The candle lit dining room was entrees did not disappoint. The meal and it certainly outshone a few missteps here and there. appropriately dark and the walls first standout would have to be etc. But next time you get 2400 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 • (609) 344-7875 • [email protected] were lined with Italian décor. the Shrimp Alla Vodka ($21.95) I will be back and with those some free time, stop in low prices and BYOB, I can The waitress popped the cork on served with a choice of pasta. and check out some great We are located on the corner of Arctic & Georgia Avenues my bottle of red, turned up the There must have been maybe actually afford to go back often. Frank Sinatra, and I knew I was a dozen or more large shrimp Although my cardiologist just dinner entrees. gonna like this place. just swimming in a sweet and emailed and said I should try Moments later a nice basket creamy vodka blush sauce over something other than the 5 of Italian bread and butter, and top a king-sized bed of angel pound meat platter next time. We’ll see pal, we’ll see… Tony’s Tip: a side dish of roasted eggplant hair pasta. It was easily enough Whenever I go to a place and tomatoes with two pieces for two people and I’m sure the of garlic toast sticking out were leftovers made for a great lunch and see a large menu, I try delivered to the table. The sweet the next day. to stick to the specials of sauce was a nice touch and forced But of course, my entrée the evening. Often times me to eat more bread than I choice was like a meal for kings. I probably should have (as usual). chose another nightly special, the you will find the freshest For appetizers we sampled Osso Bucco ($18.95). Typically, ingredients and the finest the Crab Cakes ($9.95) which this dish costs anywhere from care taken by the Chef on at first appeared to be bland and $25 to $45 so when I saw it for simply set atop some wilted under 19 bucks, I had to get it, those dishes. lettuce. However, forget the but I was skeptical about the appearance because the flavor was portion size. All my fears were Keep those creamy and delicious. We also soon put to rest when a giant, and recommendations coming! tried the special of the evening of I mean giant, slow, braised veal Fried Tomatoes ($10.95). The shank was placed in front of me. Log onto Facebook, like thick cut, large tomato slices were I mean the waitress literally had our page, and let Anthony lightly battered, coated with a to go back and get my dish so she know where to eat at: Eat-In • takE-Out • DElIvEry pink, champagne cream sauce, could carry it with two hands. www.facebook.com/ and topped with crab meat and I could tell the shank had been OpEn 7 Days: 7:00 aM untIl MIDnIght AnthonysOutToLunch an aged balsamic drizzle. I have cooked all day in red wine and Pizza • Stromboli • CalzoneS • SteakS • Panini • Hot & Cold SubS SandwiCHeS • burgerS • wraPS • SaladS • wingS Anthony Previti is a criminal defense attorney who appears frequently in Atlantic County Superior Court and he loves food. If you would like your restaurant featured, please send an email to: [email protected]. WE DElIvEr 347-4747

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Atlantic City Country Club’s long and varied Country Club. Once a private club, Atlantic history could be intimidating for those City Country Club opened its doors to the responsible for maintaining the caliber of its public several years ago, and the Tap Room high standards. Chef Ed Daggers, however, is no exception. With prices that won’t break takes it all in stride. After all, this is a man who the bank (prices range from $8-$14 for lunch has served both President Clinton as well as and $16-$34 for dinner), as well as an award- the Crown Prince of Brunei, in addition to a winning chef, a visit to The TapR oom is really an all-star lineup of athletes, including Michael a no-brainer. Vick, Darren Daulton, John Kruk, Arnold Besides a Restaurant Week Menu that’s Palmer, Michael Phelps and Pete Rose. bursting with delectable meals, from a While Chef Ed changes the menu every few and crab chowder and the She Crab Soup, in addition chef Ed Daggers gained his experience Miso Crusted Grouper with Napa cabbage, months, some customer favorites include the Miso to the Snapper Turtle Soup that will be making a in some of the most renowned golf clubs snow peas and a Sesame ginger reduction, Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, served with a soba noodle welcome return to the menu this year, lunch is really in the nation, from Innisbrook Resort served with crispy won ton fries to Atlantic salad and stir-fried oriental vegetables, Pepper Charred for anyone who likes good food. and Golf Club in Florida and Kingsmill City Country Club’s famous Jumbo Lump Jumbo Scallops with sweet pea risotto and Jersey In addition to Sunday brunches and holiday Resort in Virginia, to the historic Skytop Crab Cake, served with crisp potato strings summer tomato salad, Myers Rum Flamed Prime Rib buffets, including a Mother’s Day Brunch and Lounge in Pennsylvania, this Culinary and whole grain mustard sauce, the regular with Caramelized Rum Fired Onions and Pan Jus, and Thanksgiving Dinner, the Tap Room hosts a Lobster Institute of America graduate maintains an season menus created by Chef Ed are Chef Ed’s Chicken Pot Pie. Dessert favorites include feast in July and a Clambake Pig Roast in August. enviable resort background. A legendary mouth-watering. A combination of classic (get ready to drool) a white chocolate banana cream Between these special events and the wine and beer establishment and a high profile guest list are American and Continental cuisines with a pie, Southern Comfort bread pudding, and Chocolate dinners hosted every month or so, the Tap Room all part of the package for Ed Daggers. contemporary take on classical dishes as well Excess cake. Yum. offers plenty of events to acclimate new diners to their In fact, though he’s cooked for legends, it’s as Italian and Fusion entrees provide a well- Lunches in the Tap Room are geared towards historic golf course. Chef Ed’s goal to bring more of the public into rounded mix sure to satisfy the palate of a business lunches and golf—think salads, sandwiches, For reservations, call 609.236.4465, or stop in. the seemingly elite Tap Room at Atlantic City diverse dining room. and lunch specials—but with soups like the sweet corn Chef Ed will be glad to see you.

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This year Atlantic City’s historic Garden Pier turns 100! By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek stadium and band shell with seats for from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through 1,500 spectators was added as well as an Sunday and admission is free. This year Atlantic City’s historic Garden elaborate granite fountain. Illustrious Pier turns 100! garden plots lined the center of the pier. In 2011, the portion of the pier where the band shell and elaborate fountain once Built in 1913 across the Boardwalk at Today, Garden Pier is the home of the stood was demolished. The concrete New Jeresey Avenue oppposite what is Atlantic City Historical Museum and rubble was used to bolster the Great Egg now Revel, this $1 million pier was the Atlantic City Art Center. When it Reef located eight nautical miles 1,500-foot-long with a ballroom at its end, first opened, the museum displayed southeast of Absecon Inlet. The concrete jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. mostly old-fashioned wicker rolling is used to enhance the drift fishing area chairs, painted lighthouses, and posters within the reef site. Garden Pier was originally used for of yesteryear. various entertainment purposes. In We look forward to 100 more years of addition to its ballrooms and stages it But now, after a revitalization project, art and history for visitors and locals housed traveling exhibition oddities that those items are accompanied by much alike to enjoy on Garden Pier. so often find their home in Atlantic City. more. The museum is now operated by For twenty-two years, a typewriter 1,728 the Atlantic City Free Public Library who times normal size was an exhibit at the plans to incorporate items from its Alfred pier. It was built by the Underwood M. Heston Collection into its exhibits. Corporation for the 1915 Panama-Pacific This new space will allow the library to Exposition in San Francisco, then moved display historical items that have rarely to Atlantic City the very next year. The been shared with the public. The Atlantic typewriter weighed fourteen tons in total City Historical Museum is open from 10 and the forty-five pound keys had to be a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday pressed by people sitting on them. The and admission is free. machine typed on stationary measuring nine by twelve feet and its bell could be Garden Pier is also where the Atlantic City heard for blocks. Art Center, the only art-exhibiting center in the nation located on a pier extending After years of damage caused by storms, into the Atlantic Ocean, is located. The Garden Pier was demolished and rebuilt center has displayed the work of both to debut in 1954 as part of Atlantic City’s national and regional artists for over 40 centennial celebration. A large concert years. The Atlantic City Art Center is open Tropicana’s February 10 – 14 b y At l a n t i c Ci t y Po l i c e Ca p t a i n Wi l l i a m Ma z u r , Ex e c u t i v e Off i c e r / Off i c e o f Pu b l i c Sa f e t y Di r e c t o r 2013 opinion Offering over 50 martinis throughout the property, enjoy delicious $5 martini specials and more! tropicana.net/martiniweek Safety By The Numbers muSt Be 21. he office of Public Safety would like to offer some clarity to Atlantic City being ranked seventh in terms of most ex dangerous US cities and why that number is flawed. Before TI begin, I would like to suggest a review of the following as “Food for thought” regarding the population and its effect on crime rates. There are two main organizations that are responsible for collecting P data regarding crime statistics. First, is the New Jersey State Police on david cassidy in concert whoopi goldberg dom irrera running of the leprechauns the state level, and the second is the FBI on the national level, which is Plus special appearance at Saturday, February 16 Saturday, March 2 Saturday, March 2 known as the Uniform Crime Report or UCR. Boogie Nights. l Both of these organizations are what we refer to as “Subject Matter Saturday, February 9 O Experts” in the Law Enforcement Community with respect to crime statistics. Needless to say, they have the highest level of credibility as it relates to the reporting of crime statistics and the many variables de that affect those statistics. Both of these organizations have offered disclaimers regarding crime statistics, and the assumptions people can draw from those numbers.

According to FBI researchers, “Each year when Crime in the S United States is published, many entities—news media, Tourism Alla Duhova’s Todes carlos mencia Victor manuelle agencies, and other groups with an interest in crime in our Nation— modern russian Show Saturday, March 16 Saturday, March 30 use reported figures to compile rankings of cities and counties. These Ballet Premiere “Attention” wit rankings, however, are merely a quick choice made by the data user; Captain William Mazur Saturday, March 9 they provide no insight into the many variables that mold the crime in a particular town, city, county, state, region, or other jurisdiction. according to Anthony Marino, the former Deputy Executive Director Consequently, these rankings lead to simplistic and/or incomplete of the Atlantic City Expressway who was responsible for developing analyses that often create misleading perceptions adversely affecting the methodology for computing the city’s tourist statistics, is 178,688.

cities and counties, along with their residents.” It is this number that represents the total population at risk of being a H And according to New Jersey State Police Researchers, “All crime victim. The UlTimaTe crime rates are based on permanent, year-round populations. Atlantic City is widely recognized for having the unique 70s and 80s dance clUb Comparisons of crime rates between individual municipalities should characteristic of its actual population increase, on a daily basis, versus open Friday and Saturday acti not be made without giving major consideration to the volume of its year-round residential population. That number can swell to 4-5 seasonal population, transients, tourists and labor forces.” times its size on any given day. The US Census Bureau recently listed Friday, February 8 Based on the information from the above Subject Matter Experts, Atlantic City as the fifth most visited destination in the United States. sToplighT parTy & single mixer Wear red if you’re taken, wear green if you’re single or it’s clear that many variables can and will impact crime rates. Two of To accurately portray crime rates, we must consider the statistics yellow if it’s complicated. All women get in for FREE until 11pm. the most important variables are geographic and demographic factors, as they relate to the actual population. As you can see, the numbers SaVage men which are specific to each jurisdiction. vary greatly based on the actual population as opposed to the year- Friday, February 15 every Saturday night at Kiss me friday In fact, the FBI data lists a number of factors that are known to round residential population. Suffice it to say, this would positively Dress like the band Kiss or wear your favorite Kiss T-shirt Boogie nights affect the volume and type of crime occurring from place to place. impact Atlantic City’s ranking, as it relates to the safety of our residents and get in for FREE until 11pm 7:30Pm – 9:30Pm (doors open at 6:30Pm) O Among them is the “Stability of the population with respect to and visitors. Friday night shows starting march 8! resident mobility, commuting patterns, and transient factors”. Perception can be skewed by numbers, and unfortunately, Friday, February 22 Free admission to Boogie nights with n 80s fad nighT Savage men ticket. call 1-888-5 SaVage. This is precisely where Atlantic City differs from other perception can shape people’s attitudes toward a subject. The reality Wear your Favorite Fad from the 80s and get in for FREE until 11pm. Savage Bowl jurisdictions. Uniform Crime Report data is compiled based on is, when looking at crime statistics using the actual total population of ! locals get 50% admission every Friday! present valid i.d. from atlantic, Sunday, February 3 | Showtime 7Pm –9Pm “Year-round residential population” and not “Actual population”. Atlantic City, the chances of becoming a crime victim here become cape may, or ocean county and receive 50% admission every Friday! Actual total population takes into account year round residents, daily reduced exponentially. commuters, and daily visitors. The residential population, as reported I urge both residents and visitors alike to look at the totality of the all entertainment & imax: For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, dial 1-800-745-3000 or visit the tropicana Box oFFice. Scan Here facts before judging our city and its relative “Safety ranking”. tO PurcHaSe by UCR data, is 39,690. The actual total population of Atlantic City, text “shoWs” to 609-705-trop to receive the latest entertainment inFormation! shoW schedules suBject to change. ticketS