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october 2011 

Election 

2011 

34 

Inside Election 2011 

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 

40 

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 

44 

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 

Departments 

6 Editor’s Letter 

9 The Raw Feed 

Juicy news from our undercover journalist 

10 Straight talk 

Columnist James Leonard Jr., Esq. details Governor 

Chris Christie’s hesitant path to the presidency. 

12 The Insider 

A listing of the news and happenings around town 

26 The diary of a Man’s Man 

Sportswriter Sal Visali predicts the outcome 

of a possible Phillies versus Yanks World Series. 

32 politically speaking 

The “Mayor of the Morning” Harry Hurley 

expounds to James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. 

48 The Dining Guide 

Inside a delicious classroom; A Halloween treat from Chef 

Joseph Muldoon; and a listing of must-visit local restaurants. 

poLiStinA 

for Senate 

Amodeo 

for aSSembly 

brown 

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20 Twenty on 20 

Michelle Dawn Mooney poses 20 questions to 

Dan “The Weatherman” Skeldon. 

22 Out & About 

Candid photographs from community events 

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57 Out to Lunch 

Our favorite foodie Anthony Previti travels to Havana 

with a visit to Cuba Libre. 

58 On the Red Carpet 

Celebrity sightings from around the town are featured. 

The Last Word 

The infamous Nucky Thompson gives writer Michelle Tomko 

his slanted take on Atlantic City’s current situation. 

Cover image by Gregg Kohl/AC Photo 

A “good neighbor ApproAch” 

to government 

Vince Polistina, John Amodeo and Chris Brown take pride in being 

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 

community leaders. 

They have always been elected officials who take the time to listen 

and realize that it is an honor and privilege to represent you. 

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editor’s letter 

Autumn is a season 

of change; the weather 

becomes cooler and 

the leaves begin their 

colorful journey. With the 

November 8th election just 

weeks away, now is the time 

when voters are determining what 

changes they are seeking from their government in the years ahead. 

On page 34, we go inside the upcoming election, and profile the 

Atlantic County District 2 republicans. With the colorful history of 

the area’s GOP firmly behind us, the current candidates have a more 

straightforward approach and are looking eagerly toward the future. 

According to the chairman of the Atlantic County Republicans, 

Keith Davis, “The republicans have a good story to tell.” 

These candidates are getting their message out to their 

constituents through the use of social media. On page 40, we 

bring you a detailed report on this explosive marketing trend. 

With Facebook and Twitter allowing users to get their message 

out to hundreds of people instantly, more and more individuals 

are leveraging these applications for sophisticated purposes. 

Smart marketing professionals are using the power of social 

media to spread their word. Writer Danielle Davis gets a glimpse 

inside how a few local companies — both large and small — are 

marketing their businesses creatively through social media. 

For those readers out there tuned into the inner workings of 

the Atlantic City government, journalist Michael Clark delves 

into the serious rift between Christine Petersen, Atlantic City’s 

former public safety director, and former Atlantic City Police 

Chief John Mooney. Their feud, which currently involves a 

lawsuit, has quite the “he said, she said” feel and is sure to have 

you choosing sides, if you haven’t already done so. 

As Halloween approaches and the holiday season lurks 

just around the corner, enjoy this October issue and the brisk 

changes that are sure to come with the new season. 

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Winds of Change 

“We keep moving forward, opening new 

doors, and doing new things, because 

we’re curious and curiosity keeps 

leading us down new paths.” 

— Walt Disney 

Illustration by Randy Jones 

Contributors 

GREGG KOHL, a 

native of Atlantic City, 

spent 26 years as a 

staff photographer at 

The Press of Atlantic 

City before opening 

up AC Photo with his 

partner, Gail Crafton. A 

passion since the days 

of Atlantic City High School, Gregg continues 

his efforts to visually record the ever-changing 

face of Atlantic City through his photography. 

His shop provides professional photography 

services for many local and regional clients, 

including the rebuilding of the World Trade 

Center in New York City. According to Kohl, 

we are deeply honored to be involved with the 

rebuilding of Ground Zero, and want to thank 

our clients and friends who have supported and 

continue to utilize our photo studios. 

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of his family — father, 

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especially his mother, 

who was a home economics teacher that founded 

his love for cooking. He began his culinary career 

at NJ country club Scotland Run. Encouraged by 

his mentor, Chef James Liuzza, Muldoon attended 

the culinary program at Johnson and Wales 

University in Rhode Island. He worked in several 

restaurants, such as Roy’s Kahana Bar and Grill in 

Maui, Hawaii and Upstream in Charlotte, North 

Carolina. Prior to The Reserve at Bally’s, Muldoon 

was a sous chef at Philadelphia’s Di Bruno Bros. 

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MSNBC, and dozens of other publications. He 

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HBO’s critically-acclaimed Emmy Award-winning series “Boardwalk Empire” is back for 

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, 

expect things to heat up on Sunday nights. 

If the “fictionalized” Nucky Thompson character interests you, check out the 

real thing in Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson’s book entitled 

“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 

The Ritz until being sent to prison in 1941. While HBO’s Nucky is a full-fledged gangster, 

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 

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 underboss Philip Leonetti out of Memories in Margate, as he claims in his 

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 

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. 

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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 

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 

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, 

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 

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 

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. 

In closing, make sure you vote on November 8th ... 

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straight talk 

by Ja m e s J. Le o n a r d Jr., Esq. 

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 

Mitt Romney, Rick Perry and Herman Cain from contention. 

It is literally his for the taking, so why isn’t he taking it? 

Some are speculating that the Governor wants to wait 

and see how New Jersey Republican’s fare in the November 

8th elections, which will serve as a quasi-report card for 

the Governor. Others say that he is waiting for the current 

field of dreamers to beat each other up a bit more in the 

upcoming debates, so he can swoop in and save the day, 

minimizing the amount of money he would have to raise or spend, as well as the amount of energy required to defend himself 

against the inevitable attacks from his Republican brethren. Christie waiting until the last minute to jump in is akin to an NFL 

Pro Bowler holding out for a better contract, while simultaneously skipping the grueling training camp and worthless preseason, 

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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Local News, Happenings, and Events 

If you were driving on the A.C. Expressway during the weekend 

of September 23, your toll going into Atlantic City was free thanks to HBO’s “Compliments 

of Nucky” campaign. In celebration of the Season 2 premiere of their award-winning series, 

“Boardwalk Empire,” HBO sponsored all 

eastbound tolls into Atlantic City from 

the expressway during the series’ debut 

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 

because they organically tie into the 

narrative of the show, representing how 

Nucky Thompson might curry favor and 

reward his supporters in the modern day,” 

said Zach Enterlin, senior vice president, 

program advertising, HBO. 

Casinos Urge Voters to Pass Sports Betting Measure 

In early November, New Jersey residents will have the opportunity 

to vote for legalized online gambling in the state, and Atlantic City casinos are now 

backing this measure and urging voters to pass the legislation. The Casino Association 

of New Jersey, which represents the city’s 11 gambling operations, is pushing hard to 

have sports betting legalized. 

According to Bob Griffin, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey and 

chief executive officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., “legalized sports betting will 

attract more tourists to our city to enjoy 

our world-class entertainment, thriving 

restaurant industry, brand-name retail 

shopping, and famous Boardwalk. Sports 

betting will allow Atlantic City to better 

compete, grow, and reinvest in the region.” 

New Jersey’s proposal would allow 

wagering on most professional, college, 

and amateur sporting events. Betting 

on college sports that take place in NJ or 

involving NJ collegiate teams would not 

be permitted. 

Mayor Langford 

Not Running For 

Senate Seat 

Tossing his proverbial hat 

out of the ring, Atlantic City Mayor 

Lorenzo Langford recently announced 

that he will not be running for the 

2nd District Senate seat in this month’s 

election. The mayor sent out a letter 

in late September saying when he 

submitted his petition, he was doing 

it in order to take the necessary step 

to qualify as a candidate and would 

assess his candidacy over the summer 

months and make a final decision after 

Labor Day. 

“It would not be prudent to go 

forward at this time in pursuit of the 

2nd District Senate seat; especially 

since it would be for an abbreviated 

term,” said Langford. “There are 

several factors which led me to this 

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Atlantic City-Themed Jewelry 

Adorns Stars at the Emmys 

The cast and producers of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” were clad in 

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 

nominations for “Boardwalk Empire,” I needed to look no further once I saw Paula’s spectacular 

Atlantic City-themed jewelry,” said Winter. “Her designs are understated, yet elegant; her diamondstudded 

postcard cuff links and sterling silver pendants will be our lucky charms.” 

“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 

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 

brilliant colleagues,” she continued. 

In 2008, Jerome’s memories motivated her to create charms, lapel pins, and cufflinks 

based on iconic images of historic Atlantic City, including a vintage postcard, Lucy the 

Elephant, and Fralinger’s World Famous Salt Water Taffy. Especially dear to Jerome’s heart 

is the “Bathing Beauty” charm, which is modeled after a classic photo of her mother posing 

on the beach in the 1940s. 


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A technology upgrade for 

Atlantic City police, which was already 

underway, recently got a major 

boost when the Casino Reinvestment 

Development Authority (CRDA) 

approved $3.5 million for the 

initiative. The funds are expected 

to cover costs to upgrade the Police 

Department’s computer dispatch 

and records management systems, 

and train police officers and city 

personnel to use them. 

The plan also sets the stage for 

city police to connect with a search 

engine, exclusive to law enforcement, 

that officers will be able to access from 

the street. By linking to a web-based 

surveillance camera system, that 

is also in the works, the computers 

will soon enable officers to monitor 

scenes they are responding to before 

they have arrived. 

This new system will also allow 

officers to search more records. 

Currently, they are limited to state 

Motor Vehicle Commission and the 

National Crime Information Center 

databases. 

In The Spotlight 

John Palmieri Named 

CRDA Executive Director 

Reaffirming his commitment to revitalize 

Atlantic City, Governor Chris Christie recently applauded 

the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s (CRDA) 

approval of John F. Palmieri as its new Executive Director, calling 

it an important next step in realizing the Administration’s forward 

looking, comprehensive reform agenda to bring Atlantic City back. 

Susan Thompson currently serves as the interim Executive of the 

CRDA, and will return to her role as Deputy Executive Director. 

Christie emphasized that Palmieri’s appointment will 

help accomplish his administration’s agenda of restoring the 

resort’s economy. As director of the CRDA, much of Palmieri’s 

responsibilities will be overseeing the newly formed Tourism 

District in Atlantic City. Palmieri, a New Jersey native, is the 

former director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority and also 

led previous redevelopment efforts in Hartford, Conn., Charlotte, 

N.C., and Providence, R.I. 

“The momentum is with us to bring job creation, growth and 

hope back to Atlantic City and the region,” adds Christie. “Every day 

we are making progress to secure the growth, investment, and success 

of Atlantic City’s gaming and tourism industries, and I am pleased 

that John Palmieri will be there to provide leadership in that effort.” 

Formerly the director of Boston’s Redevelopment Authority 

(BRA), Palmieri brings more than 30 years of experience in 

planning and economic development from three different cities to 

his new post. While BRA director, the Authority permitted some of 

the most significant projects in the city’s history and sought creative 

ways to stimulate job growth. Prior to joining the BRA, he was 

director of the Department of Development Services in Hartford, 

CT. Palmieri graduated from Temple University in 1972 and earned 

a master’s degree at the University of Rhode Island in 1976. 

“I also want to thank Susan Thompson for guiding the CRDA 

through this transition period,” added Christie. “Her responsible 

and dedicated leadership has moved Atlantic City forward, 

spurring the creation of the tourism district and a host of other 

development activity. I am gratified that she will continue to be a 

part of our Atlantic City team.” 

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R & D Council of NJ Names Saatkamp Educator of the Year 

Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr., president 

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been named “Educator of the Year” by the Research 

and Development Council of New Jersey. Dr. Saatkamp 

will receive the award at the R&D Council’s annual 

32nd Thomas Alva Edison Patent Awards Dinner on 

November 10, 2011, at the Liberty Science Center in 

Jersey City. In its long history, only two other people 

have received the Educator of the Year designation; 

Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman 

(2003), and Merck Institute of Science Education 

Executive Director Dr. Carlo Parravano (2010). 

The Educator of the Year Award is one of three 

special honors, which also includes Congressman 

Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman’s Award) for his 

work in keeping science and technology a national 

priority; and Merck inventors Dr. Ann Weber and 

Nancy Thornberry, developers of the landmark 

diabetes medication, Januvia. They are co-recipients of the council’s 

Science and Technology Medal. 

“It’s an honor, indeed, to be included in such company,” said Dr. 

Saatkamp. “New Jersey has always been a world leader in research and 

development, leading to numerous improvements for humankind. It 

is gratifying to see the research community 

recognize the many remarkable things 

happening here in our home state.” 

R & D Council President Anthony 

Cicatiello said, “Some of the most innovative 

R & D in the world is done right here in New 

Jersey. The Council is proud not only to 

celebrate our foremost scientists, but to bring 

their work to life so every New Jerseyan can 

see the faces of those who are changing our 

world.” 

The Council said Dr. Saatkamp earned 

his Educator of the Year honors for “shaping 

educational programs and outreach to bring 

together industries and communities and build 

on the strength of the region’s economy.” 

The Research & Development Council 

of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization 

dedicated to cultivating an environment that supports the advancement 

of research and development throughout New Jersey. The Council 

is composed of senior representatives from industry, academia, and 

government. Many R & D Council members represent today’s Fortune 

500 companies. 

Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr. 

DEBATE 

Senator Jim Whelan and 

Assemblyman Vince Polistina 

Presented by 

Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association 

Topic: Hospitality and Tourism 

Monday, October 17, 2011 

5:30 Cocktail Hour (cash bar) • 6:30 Debate 

8:00 Meet & Greet with Candidates and Casino/Hotel Executives 

Location: Caesars Atlantic City – Circus Maximus Theater 

Proceeds to benefit ACHLA Scholarship Foundation 

a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization 

Ticket Price: $35 Prior to Day of Debate $40 At the Door 

$65 Debate & Meet & Greet. For tickets call 609.345 .8910 or info@achla.org 

For several weeks, the earthquake and 

Hurricane Irene were the talk of the 

town. We congratulated ourselves on 

the experience of living through two 

very unusual events that left Atlantic 

City relatively unscathed. 

I have been led to ruminate, however, 

upon just how fragile our environment 

is here where the North American 

continent and the mighty Atlantic 

come together. All too often I take for 

granted the staggering wonders of life 

at the Jersey Shore. 

One of the most overlooked marvels, 

except on those occasions when it 

disappears due to a ferocious storm, is 

the beach sand right under our feet. 

Hurricanes and Nor’easters remind us 

that the sand does not just sit there, 

inanimate and unchanging. But even in 

perfect weather, the beach is a dynamic 

organism which moves and evolves 

according to nature’s laws. 

Local residents know that the beach looks 

much different in winter than in summer. 

This is because the berm (the beach above 

the level of the high tide) becomes steeper 

and is washed away by winter storms, 

which take the sand and use it to rebuild 

sandbars off shore. The languid summer 

breezes naturally restore the berm to a 

gentler, wider configuration. 

The beauty of New Jersey’s beaches is, of 

course, legendary, but the variety of 

beaches around the world is truly 

amazing. Bermuda is famous for its 

pink beaches made of finely ground 

coral. Near Pittsburgh, as well as in 

Roker, England, on the North Sea, there 

are beaches composed of coal dust. 

For many years, the residents of Fort 

Bragg in California dumped their cars, 

old appliances, and broken bottles 

over the cliffs and into the Pacific 

Ocean. This stopped in the 1960s and 

for the last 40 years nature has been 

turning that garbage into what is now 

known as Glass Beach. It is a mecca 

for collectors of beach glass as the 

whole shore is now composed of 

millions of small, rounded chunks of 

amber, green, white, and red glass. 

Although I sometimes find beautiful 

chunks of sea glass on our beaches, 

most of our sand is composed of finely 

crushed quartz powder, as a result of 

relentless wave action for countless 

centuries. Also relatively common on 

Jersey Shores are sand particles of 

garnet, titanium, feldspar, and 

naturally-magnetic magnetite. The 

ocean deposits most of the courser 

grains on steep berms, with the finer, 

almost powdery grains settling in the 

flatter areas during periods of calm. 

The beautiful clear quartz pebbles, 

known as “Cape May Diamonds” are 

another prominent feature of Jersey 

beaches and can be found not just in 

Cape May but all along our shore. 

While our beaches require occasional 

replenishment, nature’s own forces 

move, winnow, and redistribute beach 

material on a vast scale beyond our 

human efforts. Thus, the white sands 

of Florida’s fabled Emerald Coast are 

known to come from quartz which 

was eroded millions of years ago in the 

far away Appalachian Mountains. 

I guess you could say that the wonders 

of the Jersey shore begin right under 

our own feet, and right between our 

toes. Maybe I will remember this the 

next time I am vacuuming up all that 

darn beach sand from my foyer and 

living room carpets. 

Lloyd D. Levenson is Chief Executive 

Officer of the Atlantic City-based law firm Cooper 

Levenson and Chairman of the firm’s Casino Law 

Departments in Atlantic City and 

Las Vegas. Mr. Levenson may be reached at 

(609)344-3161 or by email at 

ldlevenson@cooperlevenson.com. 

16 | The Boardwalk Journal | October 2011

Couple Donating Wedding Gifts to 

AtlantiCare Hospice and Palliative Care 

EHT couple’s public wedding follows private nuptials at groom’s bedside 

Dennis King and Jill Miles 

married August 20, 2011 at the Buena 

Vista Country Club, Buena, New 

Jersey before more than 170 guests. 

The public wedding followed their 

private nuptials May 7, 2011 in King’s 

hospital room at the Heart Institute at 

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center 

Mainland Campus in Pomona when 

King was critically ill from heart failure. 

In thanksgiving for the life-saving work 

by, and compassion of the hospital team, 

the couple asked that wedding attendees 

who wanted to give them a gift instead 

make a donation to AtlantiCare Hospice 

and Palliative Care, of which King has 

been a long-time supporter. 

King, owner of Exclusive Jewelers 

in Egg Harbor Township, and Miles, 

an inspector for the Atlantic County 

Health Department, had planned to 

marry in the summer. Miles recalled that 

her fiancé was having trouble breathing 

and getting progressively worse. “He did 

not want to go to a doctor and hadn’t 

been to see one in years,” she said. She, 

family and friends convinced King to 

see Ira Stein, MD, FACP, a physician on 

ARMC’s Medical Staff, who referred 

King to the Heart Institute. 

“By the time he came to us Mr. 

King was a very sick man,” explained 

Shannon Patel, RN, PCCN, CMC, 

clinical supervisor, heart failure patient 

advocate, Heart Failure Clinic, the Heart 

Institute at ARMC. 

“I had trouble breathing,” said King. 

I could barely get out of bed. I had to 

take one step at a time.” 

“Mr. King was very critical when he 

came in,” said Vinesh Patel, MD, FACC, 

clinical cardiologist, the Heart Institute 

at ARMC, who explained King was 

suffering from heart failure. 

“We had plans to be married in 

August,” said Miles. “When we spoke 

with the doctors and the staff we 

realized that maybe it would be in our 

best interest to speed everything up. 

King and Miles arranged for the 

minister scheduled to marry them in 

August to come to King’s hospital room. 

“The day of our wedding, the staff 

had gotten us a private room,” said 

Miles. “We walked in and found two 

teddy bears – one wearing a bridal gown 

and the other with a tux. The staff also 

had a wedding cake in the room for us.” 

“It was the nicest experience for us,” 

Miles recalled, explaining close family 

members attended – including King’s 

niece from North Carolina, his sister from 

Pennsylvania and a close family friend. 

“Mr. King continued to get care at 

AtlantiCare’s Heart Failure Resource 

Center after he was discharged from the 

hospital,” explained Shannon Patel. “He 

is doing everything he is supposed to 

do to manage his heart failure. He is an 

example to other patients.” 

Miles said after King recuperated, 

the couple decided to continue with 

plans for their August wedding. They 

included an insert in their already 

printed wedding invitation noting the 

two did not need gifts and encourageing 

those who wanted to give something to 

instead make a donation to AtlantiCare 

Hospice and Palliative Care. Those 

donations have totaled over $4,225. 

“We were able to dance at the 

wedding,” Miles recalled, noting that 

before he went into the hospital her then 

fiancé could barely walk. “He was very 

proud of himself at the wedding. He’s 

been building up his strength. Originally 

he could only walk from the car to the 

house and then he’d have to sit down. 

Every time I looked during the wedding 

he was dancing with somebody. His 

heart did improve.” 

Of their time in the hospital, Miles 

said, “It was a very stressful time for 

us. The team handled us so delicately 

and professionally. Every nurse had 

an answer for us. Every doctor had an 

answer for us.” 

“I had a great experience there,” said 

King of being an inpatient at ARMC 

and following up at the hospital’s Heart 

Failure Clinic. “I’ll never be fearful of 

a hospital again. I’m feeling a hundred 

percent better.” 

At their public wedding, the minister 

asked King what token he had for his 

wife. He turned to Debbie Pearson, sister 

of a deceased friend who had planned 

to serve as best man, and took the token 

from her. “My wallet,” he said, prompting 

laughter from wedding guests. When the 

minister asked Miles what her token to 

her newly betrothed was, she responded, 

“Certainly not my wallet!” She then 

presented a ring as her token. 

“I was glad to be the one wearing 

the gown this time,” Miles recalled with 

both laughter and tears. 

To view a video interview the 

couple did about their hospital 

wedding, search for “Dennis and Jill’s 

Heartwarming Hospital Wedding 

Story” on YouTube. To see and hear 

the couple’s public wedding vows, visit 

www.youtube.com and search “a wallet is a 

token of love.” For more information about 

AtlantiCare, call 1-888-569-1000, visit 

www.atlanticare.org or find AtlantiCare 

on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ 

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Hits The Boardwalk 

Properly placed at the corner 

of Park Place and the Boardwalk in Atlantic City 

is a giant 52 foot by 52 foot classic Monopoly 

board. The life size game — complete with oversized 

dice, houses, hotels, and silver playing pieces 

— is set up in front of the Dennis Courtyard at 

Bally’s and was created as a promotion for Bally’s 

Total Rewards players. Tourists are encouraged to 

walk on it, and many stop to take photos on or in 

front of it. 

“Bally’s is thrilled to work with Hasbro and Monopoly,” said Joe Domenico, senior 

vice president and general manager of Bally’s and Showboat Atlantic City. “The game is 

truly iconic and we are proud to bring a promotion of this magnitude back to the game’s 

hometown.” 

“Atlantic City is the birthplace of Monopoly and we are thrilled to return home in 

such a spectacular fashion with the help of Bally’s Atlantic City,” said Lisa Licht, senior vice 

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The 5th Annual Jan-Ai Scholarship 

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e really doesn’t need any introduction, especially 

after all of South Jersey seemed to be glued to 

the TV during Hurricane Irene, but here are a few 

things about NBC 40 meteorologist Dan Skeldon that I’m 

sure you didn’t know. In fact, there are a few things that 

even I didn’t know about my friend and colleague of more 

than seven years. 

Q1 

Where were you born and raised? 

I was officially born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, but 

raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island. 

Q2 

When did you first know you wanted to be a weatherman? 

When Hurricane Gloria came through my town, I was 

a third grade, nine-year-old kid in Rhode Island and 

a tree fell on my house. The combination of having no 

electricity or school for a week and a half, and seeing 

what mother nature could do, made me into what my 

brother and sister called a “weather weenie.” 

Q3 

Meteorology requires a lot of math and sciences. Were you 

good in school? 

I was generally an “A” student in high school and in college. 

I was actually the salutatorian of my high school class, 

but the intense math in college caused the number of 

meteorology majors to drop from 17 to 6 because the math 

was so intense on the track to becoming a meteorologist. 

Q4 

Where did you attend college? 

I chose Cornell after visiting the campus and falling in 

love with the program and the small personal touch. 

Q5 

You are a very proud supporter of your alma mater, especially 

when it comes to athletics. Were you involved in any sports? 

I played basketball and baseball through high school, but 

in college, it was just intramural sports for recreation. 

Q6 

Which professional sports teams do you support? 

Much to the displeasure of South Jersey locals, I am 

an avid New England sports fan all the way, with the 

Patriots first, followed closely by the Boston Red Sox. As 

a Boston fan, I do share one thing in common with Philly 

fans, which is the dislike of most of the NY sports teams. 

Q7 

Does your hometown loyalty poses a problem in Philly 

team territory? 

I do expect and enjoy the good-natured ribbing that I get 

as a fish out-of-water Boston fan. 

Q8 

Where did you get your first start in TV? 

At WLUC- TV 6 in Marquette, Michigan, where I was a 

morning meteorologist. I made $15,000 a year and worked 

from 2 a.m. until noon every day. It snowed nine months 


Dan Skeldon 

out of the year and was very rural. On multiple occasions, I 

would encounter moose on my morning commute. 

Q9 

Was breaking into the business easier or harder than 

you thought? 

Harder, because there are only a fixed number of stations, 

and colleges turn out lots of meteorologist every year so 

you have a lot of qualified people going for very few 

positions. I sent out 40 tapes before I heard anything, 

and then had several interviews before landing my first 

gig. I took the job in Michigan sight unseen because I was 

so eager to break into the business. 

Q10 

How did you make your way to the Atlantic City area? 

I was in Burlington, VT after working in Michigan for 

three years, but that station actually shut down during 

the bad time of the economy. NBC 40’s current News 

Director Harvey Cox heard about our station closing 

because he had actually previously applied for a job 

there himself prior to coming to NBC 40. He saw my 

resume posted online and gave me call and said ‘we’d 

love for you to come down and be our meteorologist’. I 

had no idea where Linwood was, but I drove down here 

and fell in love with South Jersey. 

Q11 

Were there any misconceptions about N.J. that you found 

when you first moved here? 

The only NJ I ever saw as a New Englander was the 

one with factories that I saw traveling on the turnpike. 

I only discovered the real South Jersey upon living 

here, and now my friends and family also love the real 

South Jersey and are surprised by how inaccurate the 

stereotype is from reality. 

Q12 

What has been your most memorable weather story? 

Probably the February 2010 blizzard. I get excited about all 

blizzards and South Jersey is one of the last places I would 

expect one, let alone three in a little over a year span. That 

one in particular, I slept on the floor for two nights and we 

lost power, so I was on a cold dark station floor for hours. 

Q13 

You have become very popular with your viewers, as 

evidenced by the dramatic jump in Facebook followers 

during Hurricane Irene from 2,200 to 5,000 in just two 

days. How does that make you feel? 

Both flattered and overwhelmed. I love my job and I’m 

humbled at how many people rely on my forecast and 

social networking like Facebook and Twitter are invaluable 

resources to help me do my job better. 

Q14 

Your job is to make predictions on something that literally 

affects everybody. How do you deal with that pressure? 

I take pride in my forecast and I am extremely hard on 

myself when I get a forecast wrong. I believe in being 

humble, admitting my mistakes, and learning from them. 

Q15 

When the forecast is not what some would have hoped for, 

some people can be very “intense” with comments… 

You have to have a thick skin when you’re in the public eye, 

especially when you are trying to forecast meteorology, 

which is an inexact science. 

Q16 

The number of “great job” messages that people have 

asked me personally to pass on to you over the years are 

too numerous to count… 

I’m flattered that 99% is positive feedback, and I do take 

the time to read every compliment or listen to every phone 

call. While the negative comments can bother you, they 

are overshadowed by the power of a positive word. 

Q17 

How long did you end up staying at the station during 

Hurricane Irene? 

I was there non-stop from 11 a.m. Thursday thru 5 p.m. 

Sunday. During that time, I napped for about four 

hours total on a cot in the weather center. My voice was 

definitely hoarse and I hadn’t showered or shaved, so I 

wasn’t probably the freshest smelling person around, 

but I was trying to get the freshest information out with 

every forecast. Adrenaline kept me going. 

Q18 

You bring your weather program to area schools. How 

many classes do you visit in a given year? 

About a hundred schools a year, and it’s one of the most 

enjoyable parts of my job because weather turns me 

into a kid at heart. When I was a kid, my ambition was 

further sparked by a local meteorologist visiting my 

school, so if I can have that affect even on one kid, that 

would be an added bonus. 

Q19 

If you weren’t a meteorologist, what would you be doing? 

I would probably be a science teacher. 

Q20 

Does it look like NJ will be home for a while? 

Yes, as long as NBC 40 will have me. 

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out & about 

7th Annual Movers, 

Shakers, Difference Makers 

Luncheon a Success 

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. 

Kids are Happy Campers at resorts! 

Resorts Casino Hotel and Cirque Polynesian hosted circus camp for 25 children from the Atlantic City Recreational Services on September 15. The twohour 

program featured portions of the ongoing Cirque Polynesian, and gave children the opportunity to try their hand at some of the performances. 

Barbara Ferrera 

Attendees Robin Stoloff and Pinky Kravitz 

From left to right, Sarah Griffith, CEO, Gilda’s Club South Jersey; Lynn Dooley, Good Gal Award recipient; 

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 

Nick Valinote 

Klemm Awarded 2011 

Nursing Fellowship 

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City Campus 

Auxiliary recognized Kasey Klemm as the recipient of 

its 2011 Martha B. Keates Nursing Fellowship award. 

Klemm, 32, of Brigantine, was awarded a $4,000 

scholarship. Currently enrolled in the nursing program 

at Gloucester County College, Klemm plans to pursue a 

career as an emergency and critical care nurse. 

Annual Celebration Aids Area Homeless 

More than 500 people attended AtlantiCare Mission Health Care’s 5th Annual 

National Health Center Week celebration recently at the Atlantic City Rescue 

Mission. AtlantiCare Mission Health Care staff, Atlantic City Rescue Mission, 

Jewish Families Services of Atlantic and Cape May counties, and other agencies 

and volunteers held a free celebration for homeless that included a barbecue, 

hair cuts, health screenings, information, and entertainment. 

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) 

with Gary Hill and Barbara Altman 

Red Carpet hostess with Donna and Tom 

Lamaine, veteran Philadelphia broadcaster 

Nancie Arsenis, “Joan Rivers” and friends 

Pictured, from left to right, are: Lee O’Leary, manager, customer and 

community relations, ARMC; Kasey Klemm, nursing student and fellowship 

winner; and Robyn Begley, vice president, nursing, AtlantiCare 

New Jersey Senator James Whelan stands with AtlantiCare Mission Health Care staff members, pictured left 

to right, Sarai Huertas, case manager; Sumer Smith, medical practice office supervisor; Yhancy Rodriguez, 

customer service representative; and Wynston Whitlow, security officer 


out & about 

Students Complete Culinary Training Program 

The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College awarded certificates 

to 12 students who completed a five-month noncredit culinary career training program. 

The program prepared the students for entry-level kitchen and baking positions. 

Students who completed the program include: Edward Beck of Galloway, David L. Butts 

of Ventnor, Shelby Cadmus of Manahawkin, Patricia Fitting of Galloway, Frank Heiler of 

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. 

Trop’s Top Winner 

Invited Back 

Tropicana’s $5.5 Million blackjack 

winner Don Johnson was invited 

back to host the casino’s 

$100,000 Winner-Take-All blackjack 

tournament in September. 

Shore Medical Center’s Grand Opening Gala 

Shore Medical Center unveiled its new $125 million Surgical Pavilion and Campus Expansion to hundreds of VIPs and distinguished 

community leaders at a reception in early September. Guests were treated to welcome remarks by Shore Medical Center President & CEO 

Ron Johnson, who unveiled the new Shore Medical Center name and logo. The ribbon cutting followed, and then gave way to the 

elaborate cocktail reception and entertainment by Marc Antonelli and The Bay Atlantic Symphony Quartet. 

2. 

1. 

Famous Family, Historic Artwork 

Tournament winner Michael Vila from New York (center), 

Tony Rodio, CEO, Tropicana (left), and Don Johnson 

The presence of art royalty drew a crowd to Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor recently for the exhibition, Renoir - The Great Grandson’s 

Homage to the Impressionism Master. The exhibition featured the classic artwork of the Master, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, along with 

original works and a unique family perspective offered by his great grandson, Alexandre Renoir. Along with his brother Emmanuel, 

Alexandre entertained guests with an insightful perspective of the artwork and the Renoir family. 

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, 

Chair of the Shore Health System 

Board Dave Bevel, Vice Chair of the 

Foundation Board Mitchell Gurwicz, 

and President of Somers Point City 

Council Sean McGuigan 

2. Chief Financial Officer of Trump 

Entertainment Resorts David and 

Patricia Hughes, Beth and Auggie 

Cipollini, Senior Vice President of 

Borgata, and Tina Lo Biondo 

3. Atlantic County Freehold Alisa 

Cooper with Atlantic County 

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/ 

President for Ironworkers Local 

#350, speaking before guests at 

the ceremony 

6. Shore Medical Board of Trustees 

Chairman Jay Gillian and wife Michele 

7. Atlantic County Assemblyman 

John Amodeo (right) and wife Luann 

with Bill Elliott, Chairman, Shore 

Memorial Hospital Foundation 

3. 

4. 5. 

Pictured left, Alexandre Renoir created an 

original oil painting at the gallery, which 

he donated to the Helen L. Diller Vacation 

Home for Blind Children for their first 

annual Barefoot Ball fundraiser 

Pictured right, Emmanuel Renoir, pictured 

with gallery owner, Kim Miller (center), and 

sales associate Catherine Reich (far right) 

6. 7. 


diary of a man’s man 

by Sa l Vi s al i 

May the Best City Win 

With the possibility of an ensuing battle soon upon us, we dissect the strength and weakness of Phillies 

and the Yankees to determine who will come out on top 

Every year, as the summer fun and the warm weather begins 

to subside, millions of baseball fans across the country 

gear up for the MLB Post Season. Baseball has, and will 

also be, America’s favorite pastime. Who doesn’t feel the 

fervor of a Red Sox vs. Yankees game, who could scoff at the name 

Babe Ruth, and who doesn’t feel some intrinsic pride when seeing 

their child take the Little League field with his socks rolled up high. 

As Americans, we were bit by the baseball bug long ago, and the 

wound isn’t heeling anytime soon. 

I’ve already mentioned the notorious rivalry between the Red 

Sox and Yankees that has endured since the universe began, but it may 

be in the cards this year for an infant rivalry to finally develop into a 

full-fledged affair. Back in 2009, two teams representing similar cities, 

met in the World Series, and gave birth to what I believe is the next 

great American baseball rivalry. The New York Yankees defeated the 

Philadelphia Phillies in 2009, and won an unprecedented 27th career 

World Series. Now in 2011, these two giants by the sea, within shouting 

distance of each other, may once again be on a collision course. 

If the Yanks and the Phillies were to meet for a second time in 

three years, who would take home the title? I took it upon myself 

to attempt to find an answer to this theoretical question. I did some 

research, some number crunching, and here are my findings. 

The Phillies have, arguably, two of the most lethal weapons any 

team can produce in Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay. In the 2009 series, 

Lee was nearly unhittable, but the Yankees were successful at winning 

around him. With Halladay in the rotation, this task becomes all the 

more difficult, as he is a well-documented Yankee killer. 

In addition, position players Ryan Howard (1B), Chase Utley 

(2B), and Scott Rollins (SS) have all brought the city of brotherly 

love a reason to rejoice. Howard was, is, and always will be a potent 

offensive threat. He’s slow and not a defensive standout, but his 

four straight 40-plus homerun seasons and current 31 homers do 

significant damage to opposing pitchers. Rollins, a former NL MVP, 

has slumped recently, but is a great defender at short, and is always a 

threat when on the bases. Finally, Utley has been playing up to Hall 

of Fame status for quite some time, he is always a force at the plate. I 

also should mention that since the NL won the all-star game back in 

July, the Philly’s would enjoy home field advantage. 

The Yankees bring a somewhat different array of talents. They 

have nowhere near the starting pitching ability of the Phillies, and 

they will stand behind C.C. Sabathia for as many starts as he can 

produce because he is their only sure man on the mound. But, 

interestingly enough, the Yankees have the best bullpen in the 

American League, putting up a 3.01 ERA over the course of this 

season. The Yankees have a significant advantage in this department, 

and if games were to come down to the wire, this could give New 

York the edge. Mariano Rivera is mostly to thank for this, as the man 

with the most career saves ever, and a career postseason ERA of .71. 


The guy has been putting fear in the hearts 

of hitters since the 1990s. 

Also on the Yankees side are a group 

of guys I’ve coined, “The Game Changers.” 

This list includes Derek Jeter (SS), Curtis 

Granderson (CF), Robinson Cano (2B), 

and Alex Rodriguez (3B). The order in 

which they appear also happens to be the 

first four spots in New York’s lineup, and there is no way to pitch 

around this cluster of sluggers. Jeter is, without a doubt, the most 

successful postseason baseball player in history, having played 

in seven World Series, and winning five. Granderson has been a 

firecracker all year — a quick slugger who can knock one out of 

the park or steal second — with 38 homers and 109 RBIs, he has 

wreaked havoc for opposing pitchers. Cano may just be the up-incoming 

greatest player of our generation, and as Jeter enters the 

twilight of his career, the Yankees should be happy to embrace him 

as their next team leader. Cano can hit for average, hit for power, 

steal bases, and not to mention he collects Gold Glove Awards like 

they’re stamps. To round off this fierce foursome is the illustrious 

Alex Rodriguez, who really needs no introduction; his all-star 

career speaks for itself. 

When it comes down to it, the Phillies have the advantage in 

starting pitching, and well, the Yankees have planted their flags in 

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politically speaking 

by Ja m e s J. Le o n a r d Jr., Esq. 

The Outspoken Mr. October 

A fierce presence on the airways, local icon 

Harry Hurley’s brutally honest commentary 

has listeners eagerly tuning in for more 

He is “The Mayor of The Morning”, the 

undisputed truth in broadcasting. He 

is Harry Hurley, the man who has 

dominated the local talk-radio market for more 

than two decades. His shoot-from-the-lip, callit-like-I-see-it, 

in-your-face style of journalism 

has earned him the unique distinction of being 

named to the www.PoltickerNJ.com Top 100 

Political Power People in New Jersey for the last 

four years, and was designated as one of the Top 

10 political journalists in the state by the wellrespected 

In The Lobby magazine. So, with a very 

important election just a few weeks away, we 

traveled to the hub of it all, the legendary Hurley 

ponderosa in Egg Harbor Township, to pick the 

brain of the area’s top political handicapper. 

How does it feel to be back at ESPN 1450 AM 

radio? 

I signed off-air at ESPN 1450 AM radio on 

July 1, 2006, and to be back here five years and 

three months later, it was kind of surreal. But 

once you put your headset on and turn on the 

mic, it was a Home Game all over again for me. 

It’s great to be back. 

One of your first guests on the new station was 

Governor Chris Christie, can you describe your 

relationship with him? 

I was one of Governor Christie’s earliest 

supporters in this region. He is one of the most 

down-to-earth and fiercely loyal friends you 

could ever wish for. He is a great leader for New 

Jersey and he always remembers his friends. I 

have personally known six NJ Governors since 

becoming a broadcaster more than 20 years 

ago. Just about every one of them changed 

after winning. Only Christie and Governor Jim 

Florio stayed the same after winning. Acting 

Governor Don DiFrancesco also deserves a 

kind remembrance in this regard. 

Do you think Christie is electable as President of 

the United States? 

Absolutely, unequivocally YES! And, it’s not just 

me saying it. Look at all of the major national 

Republican donors; the bundlers, all of the huge 

fundraisers. They are all keeping their political 

powder dry waiting for Christie to jump in. They 

are basically begging him to run for President. 

There is a thirst for leadership in America that 

Christie can quench if he says yes. 

Do you think he will run? 

That’s the toughest question you’ve asked. The 

fact that he is formally reconsidering would 

lead you to believe that he will enter the race 

for the Republican Primary nomination for 

President of the United States. However, in the 

end, as tempting as it must be, I think he’ll say 

‘no’ to a run, which is America’s loss and New 

Jersey’s gain. 

Assuming Christie does not run, who will be the 

Republican nominee in 2012? 

With Governor Rick Perry imploding, it looks 

more and more like Governor Mitt Romney. 

However, Romney’s biggest hurdle is getting 

past the more conservative Republican 

Primary selection process. Do not assign too 

much significance to Herman Cain’s shocking 

win of the Florida Presidency 5 Straw Poll. 

He is a great man and a wonderful CEO. And, 

if Cain were the Republican nominee, you 

could actually run a campaign and criticize 

the terrible record amassed by Obama without 

being called a racist. But, as much as the true 

conservatives love Cain, he’s not electable 

nationally in the eyes of the moderates and 

independent voters. Romney is. 

The most talked about race this November is the 

District Two Senate Race between Jim Whelan and 

Vince Polistina, how do you see this shaping up? 

Whelan started out with about a 15 point lead. 

Polistina effectively spent the summer driving 

Whelan’s negatives up. Whelan’s lead shrank 

as Polistina pounded away, and the race now 

stands just about even. This will be a turn-out 

election. The tide strongly favors Republicans, 

but you can’t count Whelan out. His 30-year 

record is a terrible one, but his three decades 

Harry Hurley 

of wonderfully favorable media coverage has 

planted a false impression of Whelan in the 

minds of many homogeneous voters. 

What is it about Jim Whelan that has kept him in 

office for all of these years? 

Whelan’s success has largely been due to the 

people and large amounts of money which 

have backed him for decades. Look at the $4 

million raised on his behalf by outsiders when 

he defeated former Assembly Kirk Conover 

back in 2005. Whelan ran the filthiest and 

most mean-spirited campaign ever waged in 

Atlantic County history. Whelan has always 

been willing to be a functionary order taker, 

whether as Mayor, Assemblyman, or Senator. 

He enjoys being in elected office and is willing 

to do whatever it takes to please his political 

masters. For example, he actually voted to shut 

down the Atlantic City Casinos in 2006. 

What former Mayor and Senator from Atlantic 

County could ever do that? 

It was easy for Whelan because he always is a 

reliable vote for those outsiders who butter his 

political bread. 

What do you make of the whole Lorenzo Langford 

for Senate campaign? 

In the end, it was a little bit of mischief, coupled 

with a true desire to do whatever he can to 

defeat Whelan. It’s not personal with Langford 

like it is with most politicians. In Langford’s 

case, he inherited the horrific mess in Atlantic 

City created by Whelan. He wants to do any and 

everything within his power to see that Whelan 

does not remain as the State Senator from District 

2. Langford was very displeased with Whelan’s 

Don P. Hurley 

political maneuvering during the Atlantic City 

Tourism District legislation. Whelan never met 

with Atlantic City officials to discuss his plans in 

advance of creating legislation that dramatically 

changed how Atlantic City works. 

When Langford last ran for mayor of Atlantic 

City, he said that this would be his last term. Do 

you believe he will run again? 

Yes. I do think that Mayor Langford will run 

again. You never say never in politics. Absolutes 

are never absolutes. They are always subject to 

change. There is no heir apparent. Langford 

is one of the few people that is capable of just 

stepping away. But, he’s young and vibrant and 

not ready to retire. I say he’ll run again, and he 

should run again. 

How do you see the District Two Assembly races 

shaping up? 

It’s over. That’s how I see it shaping up. 

Assemblyman John Amodeo and his running 

mate Chris Brown will both win comfortably. I 

really like Damon Tyner, but, it’s not in the cards, 

especially not this year. It’s not just a Republican 

tide this year that’s coming on November 8th, 

it’s a Republican political Tsunami coming. 

Alisa Cooper has absolutely no chance. Tyner’s 

a great guy, running in a bad year against two 

fantastic challengers in Amodeo and Brown. 

You recently praised Amodeo’s performance at a recent 

debate, what makes him so unique and special? 

Assemblyman Amodeo is authentic and 

likeable. I have created something that I call 

“The Like ability Quotient.” To be successful in 

electoral politics, you must possess it. Amodeo 

has it big time. John’s word is also good, and 

that’s hard to find in politics today where there 

are so many double and triple crossers. 

How do you see the rest of the races on the 

November ticket? 

Denny Levinson wins re-election as County 

Executive. Sheriff Balles ditto. Atlantic County 

Clerk Ed McGettigan should stand absolutely 

no chance to win another five- year term. But, 

he does. However, Michelle Verno is electable. 

She’s running hard. This will be close. I’m not 

prepared, at this date, to call it. Republican 

Freeholder at Large challengers Alex Marino 

and John Risley will both win. However, 

Democratic incumbent Jim Schroeder still has 

a slim chance to win. Freeholder Frank Sutton 

in District 3 and Jimmy Bertino in District 5 are 

both a lock. 

Switching gears for a second. Craig Callaway has 

been out of prison for a year and has remained very 

low-key. Does this surprise you? 

No, it doesn’t surprise me at all. Just because 

he’s been publicly quiet, doesn’t mean he’s been 

silent in terms of everything that matters to 

him. I think Craig wanted to pay his price for his 

crimes and come home, get to work, provide for 

his family, and be productive. His behavior since 

coming home has been exemplary. I wish him 

well. He’s a young man and has the rest of his 

life in front of him. Life doesn’t end when you 

make a mistake. It changes. Craig is adaptable. 

He’s a survivor. He’ll be OK. 

Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel’s term is 

set to expire in approximately eight months. Do 

you believe he will be reappointed? 

He should not be reappointed. Ted is a big 

disappointment. I rarely advocate publicly for 

anyone to be appointed to anything. I went 

on-air on numerous occasions and shared 

my opinions that the then Senator Sonny 

McCullough should appoint Ted. 

How would you describe his tenure as Prosecutor? 

Ted Housel was given a great opportunity. He 

squandered it. He has been the opposite of 

former Prosecutor Jeff Blitz. Blitz was discreet. 

He handled the release of public information 

about criminal matters very judiciously. Housel 

has called bizarre public press conferences and 

he does not inspire confidence in his handling 

of high profile cases. Housel actually gets in 

the way. He follows great Atlantic County 

Prosecutors like Joe Fusco (who was fabulous) 

and Blitz, but with Housel, you’re typically left 

wanting. I don’t believe he will be reappointed. 

It seems as if your on-again off-again relationship 

with The Atlantic City Press is on again. What do 

you attribute that to? 

I like this question, but, I reject its premise, 

although I do accept that this is the perception 

of our relationship. Here’s the truth. Former 

long-time Editor Paul Merkoski and I had 

about as bad a public relationship as you could 

possibly have. It lasted 18 years. I never wanted 

it to be that way, but once the die is cast, there 

are things in life that you just can’t change. This 

was one of those things. With the new (actually 

now not-so-new) Executive Editor and Content 

Director Neill Borowski, we have forged a highlyprofessional 

working relationship. Another man 

I have a great deal of respect for is News Editor 

Peter Brophy. Our relationship has considerabily 

warmed. In the end, it’s all a matter of respect. 

Neill and Peter have taken The Press of Atlantic 

City to the next level. They are expertly using 

technology, and they have implemented more 

local news content and more positive local news 

coverage. They have done a great job. 

What is the current state of the Atlantic City casino 

industry and will it get better? 

In many ways, it’s very sad to see what’s 

happening. Atlantic City’s gaming monopoly is 

long over. The glory days, as we knew them, are 

in the rearview mirror, never to be seen again. 

Did you ever think we would see an Atlantic City 

casino being sold for $25 million dollars? 

It’s unimaginable, but it is our new normal. My 

previous remarks don’t mean that this is the 

end for Atlantic City as a gaming jurisdiction. 

Not at all. There are great possibilities and 

opportunities still ahead. But, everything 

from the new Atlantic City Tourism District, 

to the Atlantic City Convention and Visitor’s 

Authority, to the Casino Reinvestment 

Development Authority, Special Improvement 

District, Atlantic City Alliance, Greater Atlantic 

City Chamber of Commerce, and all members 

of the local media have to work together. The 

jurisdictional competition is fierce. However, 

Atlantic City still has a great product to offer to 

our customers. Attracting big events and lot’s of 

tour and travel and convention business; this is 

where the Atlantic City gaming and Hospitality 

brands can shine. 

The name Mr. October implies that you know a 

thing or two about baseball, not just politics. Do 

you see a Phillies / Yankees World Series this year 

and, if so, who wins? 

I have long been forecasting a Yankees/Phillies 

World Series this year, and, with a heavy heart 

have been giving the Phillies the edge because 

of their starting pitching rotation, which is one 

of the finest in Major League Baseball history. 

However, the Yankees have roared towards 

October, while the wheels have fallen off of the 

Phillies Lamborghini. The Yankees dominated 

the Phillies in the 2009 World Series. The Phillies 

were not yet an elite team at that time. They are 

now. Despite losing eight games in a row (as of 

this printing), the Phillies will right things once 

we head into the postseason. I say it’s the Yankees 

versus the Phillies in the World Series, with the 

Yankees winning in seven games. 


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 

It 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, 

and 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. 


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Atlantic 

City elections 

have come a 

long way since 

that time when 

just seven houses 

lined Absecon Island 

and a cigar box would suffice for 

the vote count. By the time Chalkley rode 

in the semi-Centennial jubilee parade in 

1904, with then Mayor Franklin B. Stoy, 

Atlantic City had grown to 50,000 residents 

and four voting wards. 

Interestingly enough, the Republican 

Party first emerged in the U.S. the same 

year that Atlantic City was incorporated. 

The party was named by New York Tribune 

editor Horace Greely to remind people 

of Thomas Jefferson’s call for a common 

republic. 

Atlantic City was a one-party city 

for decades. Republicans such as Louis 

“the Commodore” Kuehnle, Enoch 

“Nucky” Johnson and Frank “Hap” 

Farley were at the helm for years. But 

their connection to organized crime 

ultimately caused their downfall — and 

inspired a television series. 

Today’s Republicans follow 

that colorful history with a more 

straightforward approach. “We’re 

running a team of candidates based upon 

reforming government and keeping 

things moving in the right direction,” 

noted Keith A. Davis, Chairman, Atlantic 

County Republicans. The slate for the 

upcoming November 8th election is 

nicknamed, “The Levinson Team,” with 

a nod toward longtime Atlantic County 

Executive Dennis Levinson. 

“The county had been acknowledged under Denny Levinson’s 

leadership,” said Davis. “Following Hurricane Irene, Governor 

Christie spent some time in Atlantic County and complimented 

Levinson and his team on how they handled that emergency. 

We’re fortunate to have such good leadership. We’ve been able to 

run a tight fiscal ship under Levinson.Atlantic County is almost 

$1 billion under the debt ceiling. It’s good news and unfortunately 

good news doesn’t always get reported. The Republicans have a 

good story to tell.” 

Levinson is not the only Republican candidate running for reelection 

this term. John Amodeo is running again for State Assembly 

with newcomer Chris Brown. “Amodeo and Brown make a great 

team,” noted Davis. “John is someone who is so good at getting back 

to his constituents that you see his dedication on a daily basis. Chris 

2011 

“We’re running 

a team of 

candidates 

based upon 

reforming 

government 

and keeping 

things moving 

in the right 

direction,” 

- Ke i t h A. Da v i s 

brings a track record as a decorated veteran and 

someone who is incredibly community-minded 

and interested in advancing our region.” 

Assemblyman Vince Polistina is taking on 

the Senate race against incumbent State Senator 

Jim Whelan. “Vince has proven to be a dynamic, 

reform-minded legislator,” said Davis. “Jim’s been 

in office for 30 years or so. But he hasn’t done 

everything he could have done to position our 

region. It’s time for a change.” 

Davis acknowledged that the Republican 

Party is in a strong position due to the strength of 

their candidates. “We’ve assembled a team that is 

responsible to constituents and will live up to the 

high expectations held by voters,” he said. 

If you haven’t yet done your research, here 

is a quick alphabetical guide to the Republicans 

on the ballot for District 2, which covers the 

majority of Atlantic County. (District 2 does not 

cover selected pockets of the county: Galloway 

Township, Hammonton, Estell Manor, Weymouth 

Township and Corbin City.) 

John Amodeo for State Assembly, 

2nd District 

“Trenton has made a lot of awful choices in the past 

that have jeopardized our present and future. We 

have to start making the right changes, starting with 

giving towns more tools to keep property taxes in line 

and expand property tax relief programs. We need a 

school funding formula that treats all students and 

taxpayers fairly. And we need to pass my package of 

bills to encourage the development of aviation jobs in 

Atlantic County.” – John Amodeo 

Amodeo was born in Camden and raised on 

Absecon Island. He attended Margate City schools, 

played Little League, and was a competitive 

swimmer for the Margate City Beach Patrol. After 

graduating from 

St. Augustine’s Prep, he earned a 

BA in political science at Mount 

St. Mary’s College in Maryland 

before going to work as a licensed 

crane operator. He’s worked on 

many local construction projects, 

including the much-anticipated 

Revel casino. 

“I’m a blue-collar worker,” he 

said when he first ran for Assembly. 

“And as an hourly wage employee, 

I think I can bring some of those 

concerns to Trenton.” 

He has done so, sponsoring 

bills such as the “Invest in New 

Amodeo 

Jersey First Act,” which requires preference in awarding certain 

contracts for critical infrastructure projects. Recently Amodeo was 

named by the NJ Aviation Association as Legislator of the Year. 

On the home front, he also has worked hard to make a 

difference. While serving on the city council in Linwood, he 

helped with the Linwood Bike Path lighting project along with its 

beautification, including tree planting and benches. 

Recently relocating to Margate, Amodeo stays involved in the 

local community. He is a trustee for the Margate Beach Patrol Alumni 

Association and a Foundation Board Member for the Atlantic City 

Chapter of UNICO. 

Frank X. Balles for County Sheriff 

Balles 

“My goal is to continue to improve the quality of life for the residents of 

Atlantic County with the Pride, Integrity, and Leadership that its residents 

deserve!” – Frank X. Balles 

A lifelong resident of Atlantic County, Frank Balleshas made a 

25-year career in law enforcement.A graduate of the FBI National 

Academy Class 240 and the National Sheriffs Institute, he has 

completed over 35 police related schools and many supervisory 

schools and seminars. 

At the Pleasantville Police Department, he worked in areas 

from Traffic Safety to Emergency Vehicle Operation, Vehicle Pursuit, 

Officer Survival, Patrol Tactics, and Traffic Safety/Radar Operation. 

Balles is the former team leader for the County Emergency Response 

Team as well as Pleasantville’s Emergency Response Team. 

He was elected to the position of Atlantic County Sheriff 

on November 4, 2008. During his tenure there, he has made 

severalchanges. He reinstated the K-9 Unit and added a Community 

Policing Unit. He has worked to reduce outstanding warrants 

throughout the County and has county officers back on the streets 

assisting local law enforcement, specifically with the addition of 

municipal transports to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. 

Chris Brown for State Assembly 

“This idea that if it moves, you tax it; if it keeps moving, you regulate 

it; and if it stops moving, you subsidize it, is something with which I 

fundamentally disagree.” – Chris Brown 

Originally planning a career in the FBI, life’s detours took Chris 

in another direction. He attended law school, became a solicitor, 

prosecutor and judge and opened his own law practice. All the 

while, he served his country as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army 

Reserves. He was deployed in the Persian Gulf War and as part of 

Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

“I could have avoided service both times,” he acknowledged. 

“The first time I was in law school. The second time I was serving as a 

judge, which qualified for a deferment. I just kept thinking, that’s not 

who I am — I am not a person who avoids a commitment. If I didn’t 

do it, someone else’s husband, father or brother would have to.” 

He’s been involved in the community, volunteering with the Boys 

and Girls Club and the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, 

coaching one softball team this year, and serving as vice president for 

the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, a scholarship organization, and as 

a trustee for the Arthur R. Brown, Jr. Scholarship Foundation. The 

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latter was a foundation he helped to 

start in memory of his father and has 

awarded approximately $200,000 in 

scholarships to date. 

The decision to run for office came 

from the desire to make a difference at the 

state level, to help New Jersey move in the right 

direction to grow the economy. 

“Over the last 8 years before Christie got into office,” Brown 

said, “the other party tripled the state debt, property taxes went up 

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 

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 

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.” 

2011 

Dennis Levinson for County Executive 

extensive. He has been recognized by numerous organizations with 

awards such as the American Red Cross Distinguished Service 

Award, the Salvation Army Community Builders Award, the 

Atlantic City Mainland Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year 

and the New Jersey Governor’s Leadership Award for Tourism. 

Vince Polistina for State Assembly 

“I am a local small businessman who believes we need to cut taxes, reduce 

spending and shrink the size of government in order to create jobs and 

improve the economy.” – Vince Polistina 

Polistina 

2011 Ballot 

State Senator Candidates 

Vince Polistina (R) 

Jim Whelan (D) 

2nd District Assembly Candidates 

Levinson 

“These are very challenging times for Atlantic County. Experience counts 

more than ever. What we do in the next few years will have a direct and 

long lasting impact on our future opportunities, growth and development. 

It is imperative that county government continue our policies of 

conservative fiscal management, reducing the costs of government services, 

and encouraging new economic growth.” – Dennis Levinson 

A Ventnor native and graduate of Atlantic City High School, 

Dennis Levinson has been in public service for most of his life. He 

started out as a history teacher and also served as a councilman in 

the City of Northfield and as Atlantic County Freeholder-at-Large. 

He was chosen by his peers as Freeholder Chairman six times. 

In 1999, Levinson was elected Atlantic County Executive. He was 

re-elected in 2003 and 2007. He now is running for his fourth term. 

His top priorities are reported to be “job creation, regionalization of 

services, preservation of open space and holding down taxes.” 

Levinson’s achievements and community involvement are 

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 

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 

work on all the issues to improve our quality of life.” 

Raised in Galloway,Polistina graduated from Rutgers. He has 

specialized in the design and construction management of water 

and wastewater systems throughout his career, working as the 

township planner for Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township 

and Hamilton Township. In 2003, he founded the engineering 

firm, Polistina& Associates. 

Outside of his professional life, Vince is deeply committed 

to community service. He is a former Chairman of the Egg 

Harbor Township Police Athletic League and has served as both 

the President and Treasurer of the United Republican Club of 

Egg Harbor Township. 

Also on the Ballot 

• Michele Verno for County Clerk 

• John Risley for Freeholder at Large 

• Alex Marino for Freeholder at Large 

For more information about these other candidates on the 

District 2 Ballot, visit www.acrepublicans.org. 

John Amodeo (R) Chris Brown (R) 

Alisa Cooper (D) Damon Tyner (D) 

County Sheriff Candidates 

Frank Balles (R) 

Dennis Munoz (D) 

Atlantic County Executive Candidates 


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 

Marketing 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 

site — 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. 


The New Face of Marketing 

With the advent of the social media age, we are in the throes of a 

brand new kind of marketing. And it is very exciting! Instead of sending 

a message into the great wide open, as in years past, sellers are able get 

immediate feedback via a dialogue with their actual buyers. 

Another amazing thing about social networking is that 

most of it is free! Instead of creating expensive commercials or 

advertisements, companies, large and small, can market themselves 

for free. And, while social media isn’t a replacement for traditional 

marketing, it is a way to reach a broader audience. Since it’s either 

free or inexpensive, the risk is minimal. The only problem is that 

there are so many options; it can be difficult to find a place to 

start. Below, we profile how a few local companies are doing it, and 

doing it well. 

WAYV 

Local radio stations WAYV and WZXL have been broadcasting for 

decades. In the past, radio stations could only connect with their 

listeners through the airwaves, community events, and one-on-one 

phone calls. Radio personalities were talking at you, versus with you. 

Things are a lot different now. 

Shannon Wray, Director of Marketing and Promotions for Equity 

Communications, has been in radio promotions and marketing for the 

past fifteen years. Three years ago, Wray took on the marketing and 

promotions position with WAYV, and its affiliate stations, after working 

in other radio markets. At that time, the stations were just dabbling 

in Facebook. While several disc jockeys were maintaining their own 

Facebook profiles, the utilization of social media as a marketing tool 

was not a station initiative. The stations didn’t even have Facebook Fan 

pages at the time. 

Since the radio industry is a media outlet, it is really important for 

them to “stay ahead of the curve,” as Wray puts it. The radio industry 

is utilizing social media in a unique way. The focus is, like it is with 

other companies, that people are getting information through various 

mediums, says Wray. Not only can audience members listen to radio 

online, they can connect real-time with DJ personalities using Facebook, 

Twitter, and MySpace, as well as email. The stations conduct contests, 

take song requests, and inform listeners about various client messages 

24 hours a day via social media. They are also able to respond directly 

to customer feedback, a big plus in creating loyalty from listeners. 

DJ’s are able to maintain their on-air personalities through social 

media as well. For example, Mike and Diane, of the “Mike and Diane 

Morning Show on 95.1 WAYV” air real-time comments and posts 

from listeners from the morning show. According to Wray, this enables 

listeners to remain connected to the issues from the morning show 

even if they can’t actually listen. 

Wray acknowledges that when social media became really big, some 

radio stations thought it would take away from time spent listening, 

but actually, the reality has been quite the opposite. “Social media is 

enhancing the direct relationships between on air personalities and 

listeners, enabling us to broaden our reach and deepen our relationship 

with listeners,” explains Wray. 

The Dinner Belle 

Atlantic City resident Nicole Gaffney is the chef and owner of The 

Dinner Belle, a personal chef service serving clients from Long 


Beach Island to Cape May. Gaffney offers services ranging from 

meal planning and execution, to cooking for special events, as well as 

cooking lessons. 

As a small business owner, Gaffney finds Facebook to be a “userfriendly 

and cost effective form of marketing.” Gaffney started her 

Facebook page late last fall, and has already seen results. Since her 

business is spread largely via word-of-mouth referrals, Facebook allows 

her and her fans to reach a much broader audience. 

“Sometimes I’ll ask questions about food to find out what my 

client base is interested in eating. Other times, clients will post a 

thank-you or testimonial on my wall so that potential clients can read a 

positive review. From time to time, I will post special Facebook offers,” 

explained Gaffney. 

“By far, the most effective thing I’ve done is to post photographs of 

my food. I’ve had numerous clients who have requested I prepare them 

a dish that they saw posted on my page,” continued Gaffney. 

Just as large companies use social media to connect with and forge 

relationships with customers, the same benefits of social media apply to 

small businesses. “When a potential client sees my Facebook page, they 

see pictures of me, my food, past events I’ve catered, my interactions 

with clients ... I’m no longer just a name, a logo, a business. They see 

me as someone they can trust, and that is paramount to creating a 

successful business.” 

Tropicana Casino and Resort 

Tropicana is definitely a large scale company. A resort boasting more 

than 2,078 rooms, over 20 restaurants, 20 shops, 14 bars and lounges, 

an IMAX Theatre, and a spa, as well as a casino, Tropicana’s President 

and CEO Tony Rodio certainly has his hands full. So it may come as 

a surprise to get video messages from him directly on the Tropicana 

Facebook page. Thanks to social media, Rodio can talk to fans directly, 

informing them and promoting upcoming events. 

That’s just one way of many that Tropicana has of using social 

media as a marketing tool. “It’s all about being relevant. In the past, 

we spoke to our customers through direct mail only. Now we engage 

our friends and fans to advocate for the Tropicana brand (via social 

media),” explained Rodio. Tropicana is using social media as a two-way 

form of communication. 

“Many companies have a ‘set it and forget it’ approach to social 

media. They post something and then leave it alone, never responding 

to their fans’ comments. That is not our approach, we stay connected 

with our fans and friends,” continued Rodio. 

Tropicana utilizes Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and text messaging 

to keep connected to their customers. And while casinos are clearly 

interested in making a profit, Rodio and his marketing team are aware 

that social media marketing isn’t just increasing revenue, it is extending 

their brand and building relationships. They are able to measure which 

posts are viewed successfully or seeing the most traffic through Google 

Analytics, a free program that lets marketers measure the effectiveness 

of social media marketing. 

Heritage Surf Shop 

Surf shops have a very distinct market — they appeal particularly to 

people who surf and enjoy a surfing and beach lifestyle. Heritage Surf 

Shop, which has locations in Margate, Ocean City, and Sea Isle, has 

been in business since the sixties. As family business with national 

recognition in the surfing industry, Heritage strives to continue 

expanding their market reach and uses social media to increase 

their base in some unique ways. 

Tracy Heritage Hennessy, co-owner with her husband Jim 

Hennessy of the Ocean City Heritage, finds that both Facebook 

and Twitter are truly great marketing tools. “Not only are we 

reaching a broader base,” explained Hennessey, “but we are doing 

it while being eco-friendly. We used to promote specials primarily 

through flyers.” 

While Heritage has a strong Facebook and Twitter presence, 

it also utilizes Vimeo to highlight relevant surfing videos, as 

well as a news feed on their site so fans are aware of upcoming 

contests and news in the surfing world. Heritage also implements 

technology that is particularly important to the surfing industry 

— a wave cam that is set up to view the waves in Ocean City, as 

well as a daily online forecast. Widely used by fans online, this 

virtual reporter allows users to view and read about the quality 

of the waves in real-time, aiding customers in their decision to 

hit the waves. 

Resorts Hotel and Casino 

Dennis Gomes purchased the legendary Resorts Hotel and Casino 

in Atlantic City after it fell into disrepair due to the pressures of 

the poor economy, as well as the legalization of gambling in 

Philadelphia. To ensure that all Resorts fans are privy to the updates 

and changes taking place there, Gomes and his marketing team are 

keeping fans posted via social media. 

“As a new business that operates a casino that had been 

hurting, social media has gotten the word out about Resorts 

and all its innovations. It’s a fun place to be, and social media 

allows us to get the word out much faster than anything else,” 

explained Gomes. 

From the time of purchase, Gomes has overseen a 

tremendous increase in social media usage. “Kevin McCarty, 

Director of Social Media, has made unbelievable progress for us,” 

informed Gomes. “We started out with about 1,000 media fans, 

now we have over 12,000. Social media has been a real conduit 

between us and our guests.” 

“A major part of good business strategy is your relationships 

to customers,” explained Gomes. “We respond to every single 

message.” A woman recently posted, via social media, that she was 

going to Resorts for her daughters 21st birthday, revealed Gomes. 

McCarty and staff tracked down the birthday girl inside the casino, 

and surprised her with flowers and balloons. 

While the resort maintains traditional marketing efforts, 

and, in fact, are seen as going ‘hand in hand’ with social media 

marketing, Gomes and his team are definitely stepping up their 

online activity. During the past few months, there have been 

YouTube videos showing clips from various entertainers during 

Resorts performances (including a Flash mob performance), 

special promotions on Facebook and Twitter, and even a special 

appearance by Gomes’ three-year-old grandson doing an 

impersonation of his grandfather on YouTube. 

For any business, making your presence known is the key to 

attracting customers. It seems that making friends out of customers 

might just be the next smartest thing. 

What’s a Tweet? A Tag? 

And How Do I Use This Stuff? 

Unlike traditional marketing, the use of social 

media can lead to a relationship between companies and 

consumers. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter all enable 

companies to correspond with consumers in a way that 

large companies haven’t been able to do before. Other sites, 

like YouTube and Vimeo, enable shared video watching and 

picture viewing. Cell phone text messaging, email instant 

messaging, and smart phone applications further increase 

seller/consumer communication. Following are a list of 

some of the most frequently used social media sites. 

Facebook, a social networking site, is meant to 

connect friends, relatives, and basically everyone 

you ever knew, ever. According to Facebook.com, 

its mission “is to give people the power to share and make 

the world more open and connected.” On the site, people, 

companies, causes, and celebrities can self promote, inform, 

or just share their day to day. In this same way, photos can 

be posted and tags (identification markers in photos), can 

be created or removed at your discretion. Friends (everyone 

connected to you personally through Facebook) can be 

filtered so that users can adjust the kind of and amount 

of information that everyone can see. Facebook is userfriendly 

and free, and doesn’t require any type of language 

adjustments or technology expertise to use. On Facebook, 

there is also the ability to send emails and instant messages, 

and is a great first step in social marketing. 

Twitter is another social networking site. 

According to Twitter, it is a “real-time information 

network that connects you to the latest 

information about what you find interesting. Simply find 

the public streams you find most compelling and follow the 

conversations.” Postings, called “Tweets” are 140 characters 

or less. While easy to use once you get the hang of it, Twitter, 

according to TwiTip .com, it is a little harder to “get your arms 

around” than Facebook. Some users describe Twitter as a 

virtual water-cooler conversation, anything and anyone can 

be a topic and users can jump into any conversation they 

feel is interesting. 

LinkedIn is one more top social networking 

site. Business oriented, LinkedIn is used mostly 

for professional networking. LinkedIn markets 

itself as a site used to “Get the Most from Your Professional 

Network,” focusing on “Reconnecting (finding past and 

present colleagues and classmates quickly), Powering 

your Career (discovering inside connections when you’re 

looking for a job or new business opportunity), and Getting 

Answers (your network is full of industry experts willing to 

share advice).” LinkedIn has a basic (free) membership, as 

well as a more upgraded, fee-based membership. 

YouTube and Vimeo are both video-sharing 

web sites on which users can upload, share, and 

watch videos. YouTube, which was around first, 

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.”

ehind 

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 

A 

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 

Police 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. “Then I 

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. 


Petersen 

ooney’s objection to the need for a public safety director 

and Petersen’s overall presence in his department was wellknown. 

But Petersen claimed that the chief tried to make 

things as uncomfortable as possible for her. “The first day I 

was there, he came to me and asked me how to spell my name,” she 

recalled. His reason for asking? “He said, ‘I need to know because I’m 

suing you.’” 

She also claimed Mooney would physically block hallways as 

she walked down them to make her uncomfortable and wagged his 

finger in her face on several occasions when confronting her about 

information she had requested. 

However, none of her claims come with any proof to back them up. 

Petersen claimed she reported the break-ins to Deputy Police Chief Ernest 

Jubilee, who did not return calls seeking comment. Although reports of 

harassment against the director would be turned over to the Internal Affairs 

Division and kept private, Mooney and PBA President David Davidson Jr. 

both said they never heard of the allegations until now. 

“If she were followed or if she had been stalked, don’t you think 

it would have been in the media?” Davidson said. “Don’t you think 

it would have been investigated by the department, by the Atlantic 

County Prosecutor’s Office? With all the complaints we had about her 

driving a police car, I think her conscience got the best of her because 

she knew she didn’t belong in that car.” 

Mooney also denies ever asking her how to spell her name or even 

advising her of his lawsuit other than through his attorney. He did admit 

to confronting her about information she sought within the department, 

insisting the information was off limits to civilians like Petersen. 

“When people attempt to use their knowledge of police work 

and try to apply it to their outfit as a civilian, those lines get blurred,” 

Mooney said. “She, on more than one occasion attempted to access 

Internal Affairs reports, tried discussing police issues with my officers; 

those things go beyond her duties.” 

“When he left, he left his loyalists there and they continued along 

with his plan,” she said. “They felt obligated to make me miserable, to 

make me feel like an outsider. It was hard to find good people. It was 

hard to find people that wanted the department to progress.” 

This, she says, was a result of the “Old Boys Network,” a large 

group of veteran officers that preferred to look out for the interests of 

their own, even at the cost of negatively affecting the citizens they’ve 

sworn to protect. Still, these accusations and theories come with little 

fact to back them up. 

Whether the harassment was real or imagined, there was no 

mistaking the hostility within the department when Petersen arrived in 

March 2010. The administration had already started discussing layoffs 

and demotions of public safety personnel as a foregone conclusion. 

City budget analysts had pinned the blame for the city’s beleaguered 

budget on costly union contracts negotiated by the police and fire 

unions before Langford took office, and the mayor had just recently 

issued the unprecedented order of removing all police dogs off of the 

streets after his office had been “besieged with complaints.” 

“I entered a war zone,” Petersen said. “It was clear from the 

beginning it was going to be a difficult environment to work in.” 

The war Petersen entered into eventually ended with a casualty 

— herself. PBA President Davidson said he was notified by a member 

who “stumbled” across Petersen’s name while reviewing a list of public 

employees enrolled in the New Jersey pension plan. By state law, 

employees who retire from public employment must wait six months 

before being re-employed in the public realm. However, Petersen 

continued to receive her pension, despite leaving Jersey City on February 

1 and officially joining the Atlantic City Police Department on March 1. 

“With all of those lawyers they have at City Hall, and all of those 

lawyers working so hard to make sure a public safety director was 

hired, not one of them knew that she wasn’t allowed to be working for 

six months?” Davidson said. 

The union filed a lawsuit against Petersen, and things soon 

unraveled from there. Petersen submitted a resignation letter in late July, 

saying she did not want to re-enroll in the state’s Police and Firemen’s 

Retirement System, as she was told she must do to keep the job. 

It was a victory for a police union that battled against her presence 

from the start, as they watched several officers laid off and demoted and 

an outsider enter the police department after a new job was created for 

her at a $90,000 salary. 

“She’s incompetent,” Davidson said. “I doubt she was a very good 

street cop from where she comes from. She has absolutely no idea how 

to communicate with the rank-and-file. She was making comments in 

the media about the police department before she even introduced 

herself to the department. To this day, she hasn’t introduced herself.” 

It was an ending for Petersen that seemed to fit in nicely with 

the central themes of her rocky tenure inside the Atlantic City Police 

Department: hostile, frustrating, and very personal. 

Atlantic City was not only a hostile place for Petersen, but a lonely 

place. Her relationships inside the department yielded her few personal 

friends. “I rarely went out,” she said. “I had very few friends. I wasn’t really 

interacting personally with people, just a few of the people that met me 

on the street and would say you’re doing a good job, keep fighting.” 

Most believed that her hiring by Langford came with a general 

backing and comraderie between her and the mayor and his 

administration. Others assumed her relationship with Deputy Chief 

Ernest Jubilee, who essentially took over as police chief when the 

mayor pushed Mooney out, was one of close trust and loyalty. However, 

Petersen described those relationships as anything but close. 

“Nonexistent,” she said of her relationship with Jubilee and fellow 

Deputy Police Chief Henry White upon her exit. “In the end, I think 

they just wanted me gone.” 

Both deputy chiefs are the only ones in the department currently 

eligible to hold the position of chief, which has yet to be filled by 

Langford. Petersen would not give either of them her endorsement. 

“Thank God I don’t have to make the choice,” she said. “There are 

only two people eligible to be chief right now and if I had the choice, 

I wouldn’t choose either one. Our young people today, they’re very 

different from us. I think you need new blood. Sometimes, when you’re 

a dinosaur, you’ve got to go.” 

As for her relationship with Langford, things were not much better. 

“Again, I was the outsider,” she said. “I didn’t know him before I 

got there. I didn’t grow up with him or the others in the administration. 

I was never part of their inner circle. There was no socializing.” 

Petersen said that, on more than one occasion, Langford stung 

her with the same unsolicited insult. “He said to me more than once 

that I wasn’t his first choice,” she said. “It never made much sense to 

me. He just felt the need to remind me of that. But his choice ended up 

costing me a lot of money. It cost me a lot of sleep.” 

t was no secret that Langford originally wanted former Deputy 

Police Chief Willie Glass to take over as public safety director, 

but a court settlement between Glass and the city restricted the 

former public safety worker from holding public employment 

ever again. But before the mayor could choose a director, he had to 

justify the need for one to City Council. 

He sold the $90,000-a-year position as a way to clean up the 

department and create better communication with residents, several of 

which appear before City Council every other week to complain about 

police harassment and mistreatment. But many looked at the move 

solely as a mechanism to oust then-Police Chief Mooney. 

Langford and Mooney’s political affiliations and personal 

backgrounds are about as stark as day and night. The mayor, raised in a 

low-income section of Atlantic City, came up more militant toward the 

Atlantic City’s police, whom he thought mistreated the resort’s black 

community, as many others continue to believe today. 

Mooney was raised in a family full of policemen. His father, John 

J. Mooney Jr., was an officer-turned-ward-politician whose view of 

government was modeled after that of the late state Sen. Frank S. Farley 

and the Republican machine that ruled the town. The late councilman 

also commonly did battle with the late James L. Usry, the city’s first 

black mayor, who served as an inspiration to Langford. 

To make the relationship even more combative, Mooney was a 

well-known ally of Craig Callaway, the disgraced City Council president 

that created personal and political battles with Langford that would 

make even the dirtiest of politicians cringe. The mayor had reason to get 

Mooney out as chief. Christine Petersen became a means to an end. 

After Glass was dismissed as a possibility for public safety 

director, Langford then turned to Petersen, who had expressed interest 

in the job through the open application process the mayor swore he 

would conduct. At the time a 55-year-old Jersey City police lieutenant, 

Petersen was prepared to leave her job of 25 years to come to Atlantic 

City. In Jersey City, Petersen made history as the department’s first 

Mooney 

black female lieutenant and the first woman or black officer the city sent 

to the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Many also noticed that 

she held a law degree, which couldn’t possibly hurt in a city as litigious 

as Atlantic City. Petersen learned that undesirable fact quickly. 

Mooney and Fire Chief Dennis Brooks, after fighting with 

Langford over the creation of the public safety director position, sued 

the city and Petersen upon her appointment, arguing the position and 

its outlined duties violated New Jersey statutes. 

In an interview with The Boardwalk Journal, Brooks confirmed that 

he just recently settled his lawsuit with the city, although, he was vague 

on the terms. “I wasn’t asking for a cash settlement,” the chief said. “I 

got what I had coming to me. It’s hard to comment on it because I still 

might have to testify in Mooney’s lawsuit. He’s still going after it. You 

know, he doesn’t have a job.” 

Mooney confirmed that he is moving forward with his lawsuit, 

partially because he believes he can be reinstated to his former 

position as police chief. “I absolutely would take that job back,” he 

said. “I believe that’s where I belong.” 

As for Brooks, he also declined to discuss his experiences with 

Petersen, only saying that working with her “was a nightmare.” 

“I would love to give you the whole story,” he said, noting 

Mooney’s lawsuit as a reason to keep his memories to himself. 

For some police personnel, it was clearly a day to rejoice when 

Petersen resigned this past summer. As word spread throughout the 

department, someone removed her parking sign and replaced it with a 

batch of smilely-faced balloons. 

“We’re talking about people with the power to take a life, and they 

have that level of maturity?” she said. “If you don’t have a higher level 

of maturity than that, you don’t belong in this job. I can’t say they’re all 

bad. There are some good people there. But there’s so few of them, and 

that’s why the department is still in a lot of trouble.” 


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 

Named in honor of Marie Antoine Carême, founder 

of “La Grande Cuisine Francaise,” Careme’s — the 

student-run, gourmet restaurant facility of Atlantic 

Cape 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 midway 

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 

of all the materials they have covered in their time here.” 

Our philosophy is to train Academy students to be leaders 

in the food service industry, reveals McClay. “That said, 

strong cooking skills is only part of the whole package,” she 

says. “Students must learn to be great motivators, understand 

financial implications, stay current, be a contributor to their 

community, and mentor people with less experience. Today, 

the role of a chef is some what less about the food, and a bit 

more about the leadership skill.” 

Inside Careme’s 

Guests are treated to the enthusiasm of people who are 

excited and anxious to do a great job, said McClay. “The fact that 

they are so proud of what they are doing is very refreshing.” 

When it comes to sound advice for young chefs, McClay 

offers up the following to her students; “Never burn your 

bridges. It is my experience that the longer you are in this 

business, the smaller it gets. Work hard and be professional.” 

And, is seems as though her advise is paying off, deliciously. 



Local Restaurant Guide 

For the Chocolate Cake: 

1 cup of whole sweet (unsalted) butter 

9-oz. Valrhona 55% covature 

5 egg yolks 

5 whole eggs 

1/2 cup white granulated sugar 

1/3 cup flour (sifted) 

For the Ganache: 

9 Tbs. heavy cream 

9-oz. white chocolate 

3 tbs. unsalted butter 

Red food coloring (as needed) 

Molten Chocolate Cake with 

“Bloody” Ganache Filling 

Scare up some fun this Halloween with this delicious 

treat from Chef Joseph Muldoon 

6ix A Bistro 

Park Place & The Boardwalk 

Bally’s Atlantic City 

Atlantic City, NJ 08401 

609-340-1555 

AC Country Club Tap Room 

Bar & Grill 

1 Leo Fraser Dr. 

Northfield, NJ 08225 

609-236-4465 

Angelo’s Fairmount Tavern 

2300 Fairmount Ave 


609-344-2439 

Angeloni’s II 

2400 Arctic Ave 

Atlantic City, 08401 

609-344-7875 

Arturo’s 




609-340-6709 

Atlantic City Bar & Grill 

1219 Pacific Ave 


609-348-8080 

Buddakan 

1 Atlantic Ocean 

The Pier Shops at Caesars 


609-674-0100 

Café 2825 

2825 Atlantic Avenue 


609-344-6913 

Carmine’s 

2801 Pacific Ave. 

The Quarter @ Tropicana 


609-572-9300 

Casa di Napoli 

801 Boardwalk 

Showboat Casino Hotel 


609-343-4340 

Chef Vola’s 

111 South Albion Place 


609-345-2022 

Chelsea Prime 

111 S. Chelsea Ave. 


609-428-4545 

Continental Restaurant 

1 Atlantic Ocean 

The Pier Shops at Caesars 


609-674-8300 

Cuba Libre 

Restaurant & Rum Bar 




609-348-6700 

DJ’s Steakhouse 

Brigantine Blvd & Huron Ave. 

Trump Marina Hotel Casino 


609-441-2000 

Dock’s Oyster House 



609-345-0092 

Candy Corn Gelato 

4 cups of milk 

2 cups of heavy cream 

8 egg yolks 

1/2 cup of white granulated sugar 

2 cups of candy corn (use the orange, yellow, and white colored candy) 

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! 




Johnny’s Cafe 

FIN at the Tropicana 

Brighton & Boardwalk 


609-340-4000 

Fornelletto 

1 Borgata Way 

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 


609-317-1000 

Fred & Ethel’s 

Lantern 

Light Tavern 

1 N. New York Rd. 

(Rt 9 & Moss Mill Rd) 

Smithville, NJ 08205 

609-652-0544 

Gallagher’s Steakhouse 

at Resorts 

1133 Boardwalk 

Resorts Atlantic City 


609-340-6555 

Gino’s Pizza & Grill 



609-347-4747 

Girasole Ristorante 



609-345-5554 

FIN 

Tropicana Casino and Resort 

2831 Boardwalk 


800-345-8767 

Flying Cloud Café 

800 N. New Hampshire Ave 


609-345-8222 

Harbor Pines Golf Club 

500 St. Andrews Drive 

Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 

609-927-0006, x 19 

Harry’s Oyster Bar & Seafood 

On the Boardwalk 



609-431-0092 

Historic 

Smithville Inn 

1 N. New York Rd. 

Smithville, NJ 08205 

609-652-7777 

Il Mulino New York 

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 

Trump Taj Mahal Casino 


609-449-6006 

Irish Pub 

St. James & Boardwalk 


609-344-9063 

Izakaya Modern 

Japanese Pub 

1 Borgata Way 

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 


609-317-1000 

Johnny’s Cafe 

9407 Ventnor Ave. 

Margate, NJ 08402 

609-822-1789 

Located in the heart of the south Jersey Shore, just minutes away 

from Atlantic City, our restaurant offers contemporary Italian 

cuisine. Open year-round serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

in a charming, casual atmosphere. 

We hope to see you soon! 

John & Joanne Liccio 

9407 Ventnor Avenue, Margate City N.J. 

www.johnnyscafeventnor.com 

E-Mail picklejarr@aol.com 

Live entertainment• Friday night “Back in the day” dance Party 

Private dining room For SPeciaL eventS • comPLimentary Parking 

caLL For inFo and reServationS 609-822-1789 

Welcome To Our Cafe, Where 

Good Times Come Together. 

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 




Josephs Restaurant at 

Renault Winery Resort 

72 N. Breman Ave. 

Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 

609-965-2111 

Knife & 

Fork Inn 

3600 Atlantic Ave 


609-344-1133 

Spend Your Money 

Wisely In 2012 

Los Amigos 

Restaurant 

1926 Atlantic Ave. 


609-344-2293 

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Mama Mia’s Restaurant 

6105 W. Jersey Ave. 

Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 

609-484-8877 

Manna Restaurant 

8409 Ventnor Ave. 


609-822-7722 

Max’s Steakhouse 

Mississippi Ave. & Boardwalk 


609-441-6777 

McCormick & Schmick’s 

777 Harrah’s Blvd. 


609-441-5579 

Mia 


Caesar’s Atlantic City 


609-441-2345 

Morton’s The Steakhouse 




609-449-1044 

Nero’s Grill 




800-223-7277 

Ono - 

Pan Asian Bistro 

Boston & Pacific Aves 


609-340-7220 

Patsy’s 

Italian Restaurant 

Boston & Pacific Ave. 

Atlantic City Hilton 

Casino Resort 


609-347-7111 

Angeloni’s II 

restaurant and lounge 

Angeloni’s II offers the finest Italian-American 

cuisine in the Atlantic City area. The family-owned 

and operated businesses have been preparing the 

finest Italian-American entrees in the greater New 

Jersey area for over 40 years. We invite you to enjoy 

the fine dining experience of Angeloni’s II where 

every detail in your complete satisfaction is our goal. 

Mama Mia’s Ristorante 

Mama Mia’s Ristorante, Pizza and Catering: where 

the locals enjoy fine casual Italian cuisine year round. 

Awarded Best Crab Cakes at the shore. 

Best daily special. Favorite Italian Restaurant. 

On and off premises catering • Brick oven pizzas 

Take-home ready cook dinner trays. 

6105 W. Jersey Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 

(609) 484-8877 • www.mamamiasnj.com 

Best food in AC: “Every time I return to my hometown in 

Trenton, NJ, I visit Angeloni’s in Atlantic City…the best veal 

dishes in town...recently sent my friends from Las Vegas 

(Louie Prima Jr. and his band) to Angeloni’s and they loved 

it...and you will too.” 

Henry Poreda, Saloonkeeper, Sonny’s Saloon 

and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada 

Open Monday - Friday for Lunch, Seven Days for Dinner 

2400 Arctic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 • (609) 344-7875 • Angelonis2@comcast.net 

We are located on the corner of Arctic & Georgia Avenues 




P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 

2801 N. Pacific Ave. 

The Quarter at Tropicana 


609-348-4600 

Polistina’s Restaurant 


Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City 


609-441-5100 

Ram’s Head Inn 

9 West White Horse Pike 

Galloway, NJ 08205 

609-652-1700 

Red Square 




609-344-9100 

Reflections Cafe 


Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City 


609-441-5100 

Sage 

5206 Atlantic Ave. 

Ventnor, NJ 08406 

609-823-2110 

Scarduzio’s Steak/Sushi/Lounge 

Showboat Casino, 

801Boardwalk 


609-343-4330 

Seaview Resort 

401 S. New York Rd. 


609-652-1800 

Steve & Cookie’s By The Bay 

9700 Amherst Ave. 


609-823-1163 

Teplitzky’s 

111 S. Chelsea Ave. 


609-428-4550 

The Palm Atlantic City 




609-344-7256 

The Reserve Seafood & Steak 




609-340-2350 

Eat-In • takE-Out • DElIvEry 

OpEn 7 Days: 10:00 aM untIl MIDnIght 

Pizza • Stromboli • CalzoneS • SteakS • Panini • Hot & Cold SubS 

SandwiCHeS • burgerS • wraPS • SaladS • wingS 

WE DElIvEr 347-4747 

1200 AtlAntic Avenue, AtlAntic city, nJ 08401 (corner of AtlAntic & north cArolinA Ave.) 

Tomatoe’s Restaurant 

9300 Amherst Ave. 


609-822-7535 

Trattoria Il Mulino 

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave. 

Trump Taj Mahal Casino 


609-449-6004 

Tre Figlio Restaurant 

500 W. White Horse Pike 


609-965-3303 

White House Sub Shop 

2301 Arctic Avenue 


609-345-8599 

Anthony’s Out to Lunch 

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 

I’ve always wanted to visit 

Cuba. Maybe it’s the allure of 

the forbidden fruit since the 

government imposed embargo 

currently prevents us from drinking 

Havana Club rum, smoking the 

finest Cohiba cigars, or even dining 

on any of the delicious cuisine. 

Luckily for the American people, 

many Cubans have made their way 

to the United States to share their 

culture with us. And lucky for me, 

Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum 

Bar is just a short drive down the 

Expressway to the Quarter at the 

Tropicana in Atlantic City. 

So when I awoke from 

another one of my Havana 

daydreams and needed a Cuban 

fix, I made a couple calls and 

headed out to the Trop. I took 

one step into the Quarter with my 

buddies, Charlie and K-Mo, and 

immediately heard the Latin music 

luring me in. Then, I smelled the 

garlic and slow roasted pork and I 

knew I was in the right place. 

When our server, Grecia, 

came to the table I was already 

putty in her hands. I would have 

ordered anything she suggested. 

Thankfully, she was well-versed 

in the menu, and became the tour 

guide on our culinary journey. 

First, she suggested we start with 

a couple of cocktails. I sipped 

my way through a magnificent 

Mojito Aniversario ($12) made 

with Bacardi Solera Rum, Grand 

Marnier, juice from raw sugar 

cane, an aromatic herb called 

hierba buena, fresh lime juice, 

and a splash of soda water. K-mo 

ordered a Grilled Pineapple 

Mojito ($11), while Charlie threw 

down the Housemade Caipirinha 

Infusion ($10). (Pronounced Kai- 

Pee-Reen-Ya). The tasty beverages 

were so refreshing and a little too 

easy to drink. 

But then we encountered a 

problem. Every item on the lunch 

menu sounded so fantastic that 

we had no idea what to order. Our 

savior, Grecia, stepped in again 

and told us not to worry. We could 

order a combination off of the 

small plates and share everything. 

That young lady is a true genius! 

We followed her advice and 

started by ordering a selection of 

three different accompaniments 

from the Mariquitas Cubano 

section ($11). We chose Black 

Bean Hummus, Haitian Eggplant 

Spread, and the Mushrooms 

Escabeche. The dips were served 

with crispy fried plantain, 

malanga, and yucca chips. The 

different combinations made for 

a fun way to start off the meal. 

Forget potato chips, now I want 

fried malanga, with a side of black 

bean hummus for lunch every day! 

Next, we chose three small 

tasting plates from the Piqueos 

section ($15). The Cesar de 

Orient was crispy spring rolls of 

spicy chorizo and shrimp piled 

above a roasted garlic-Caesar salad 

with a crumbled Cotija cheese. 

The Albondigas were sweet glazed 

meatballs made with beef, pork, 

and pine nuts resting above a 

pickled carrot and cilantro slaw. 

But my absolute favorite starter 

was the Camarones a la Parilla — 

which were a skewer of Cuban 

pesto-marinated, grilled shrimp, 

with white sweet potato chips, and 

served over an arugula salad with 

a lemon-vinaigrette — simply 

legendary dish. 

Shortly after our appetizer 

party finished, the entrees 

arrived. Charlie devoured Mama 

Amelia’s Empanadas ($20). The 

four different deep fried pastries 

contained a mixture of (1) ground 

beef, olives, and raisons, (2) 

hand-chopped chicken, corn, 

sweet peppers, and Monterey 

Jack cheeses, (3) shrimp, creamy 

spinach, and pine nuts, and finally, 

By Anthony Previti 

(4) pulled pork, roasted poblano 

peppers and charred tomatoes. 

Who wouldn’t be happy with that 

deep fried variety show? 

K-Mo loved his Guava 

BBQ Rib Sandwich ($13). The 

shredded pulled pork was perfectly 

tender. The guava added a subtle 

sweetness, yet was balanced by the 

heat of the jalapenos. The meat 

was topped with a creamy slaw and 

sandwiched by a toasted sesame 

brioche roll. He looked like a kid 

on Christmas as he chomped his 

way to barbecue heaven. 

As for me, there was never 

any doubt that I would order the 

El Cubano sandwich ($16.5). The 

classic pressed Cuban sandwich 

is layered with a sour orange 

marinated pork loin, Genoa salami, 

ham, melted provolone and Swiss 

cheeses, and slathered with a 

mustard-pickle relish. This badboy 

is one of the best sandwiches 

ever created. It’s meaty, cheesy, 

mustardy, and on crispy bread. 

Every daydream should end with a 

sandwich like this … 

As you can see, Chef 

Guillermo Pernot’s recent trips 

to Cuba have inspired some 

adventurous new items on the 

menu at Cuba Libre. Hopefully, 

some day the embargo will be lifted 

and we all can see and taste firsthand 

the wonders of Cuba. Until 

then, just take a trip to Cuba Libre 

and enjoy a daydream of your own. 

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: OutToLunch@boardwalkjournal.com. 

Cuba Libre 

Restaurant 

& Rum Bar 

The Quarter at 

Tropicana Casino 

and Resort 

2801 Pacific Ave 

Atlantic City, NJ 

(609) 348-6700 

Cubalibrerestaurant.com 

Hours: 

Lunch is Mon. – Thurs. 

11:30 A.M. to 3 P.M., 

Friday – Sunday 

11:30 A.M. to 4 P.M., 

Dinner is Daily 

4 P.M. to 11 P.M. 

menu: 

The entire new menu and 

pricing information is on 

their web site. Make sure 

you check out the special 

tasting menu of Chef 

Pernot’s culinary favorites 

called the “15 Tastes of 

Cuba” available every day 

except Saturday. 

Tony’s Tip: 

The “Caippy Hour” is Cuba 

Libre’s excellent Monday 

through Friday happy 

hour from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. 

The menu features those 

delicious small bar bites, 

sangria, house wine, 

Miller Lite, Corona bottles 

for only $4, and a select 

menu of $5 Caipirinhas! 


on the red carpet 

1. 

2. 

Atlantic City.... 

A Place We Call Home 

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4. 

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1. Recently spotted playing Blackjack at Showboat Atlantic City were a few 

Philadelphia Flyers with members of the band, Theory of a Deadman. Pictured are 

Philadelphia Flyer Claude Giroux; Dave Brenner, Theory of a Deadman Guitarist; 

Tyler Connolly, Theory of a Deadman Lead vocals/guitar; and Philadelphia Flyers 

Scott Hartnell and James van Reimsdyk enjoying a Saturday night in Atlantic City. 

2. Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps spent the weekend in Atlantic City 

promoting his non-profit organization, The Michael Phelps Foundation, which 

promotes active and healthy lifestyles for kids. 3. Oh so tan Nicole Polizzi, a.k.a. 

Snooki, blows a kiss to photographers. 4. Actor Wilmer Valderrama rocks an 

event in September at Harrah’s. 5. “Jersey Shore” stars Deena Nicole Cortese 

and Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio fist pump the night away at The Pool After Dark. 

6. Mario Lopez is all smiles on the Red Carpet in Atlantic City. 


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Images by Tom Briglia / PhotoGraphics Photography 

Boardwalk Empire and 

Atlantic City’s “Organized” History 

By Ken Calemmo and Kristine Kodytek 

At this writing, Atlantic City is abuzz with 

plans to celebrate the beginning of the 

second season of Boardwalk Empire, the 

HBO miniseries that brought Martin 

Scorsese a 2011 Emmy award. Caesars 

Atlantic City will host a free screening of 

the season’s premier episode in their Circus 

Maximus theater on Sunday Sept. 25. 

Boardwalk Empire actors are scheduled to 

appear at the event and live 1920’s music 

will be played just outside the theater 

before the main event. 

Evidence of the excitement about 

Boardwalk Empire is all over town. HBO’s 

“Compliments of Nucky” signs announce 

the freshly-planted lush landscaping that 

greets visitors traveling the Atlantic City 

Expressway. Caesars Atlantic City, 

LivingSocial and Canadian Club Whiskey 

are offering specials, reportedly including 

overnight stays at a $19.21 rate and more. 

Specialty drinks such as The Boardwalk 

Boss, AC Fizz, and The Showgirl are 

offered at various Caesars Entertainment 

properties. The Pier retailers will offer 

$19.21 pricing on certain items and penny 

candy makes an appearance at It’Sugar. 

HBO’s dramatic miniseries “Boardwalk 

Empire,” based on the non-fiction book 

written by the Honorable Nelson Johnson, 

Judge of the Superior Court, highlights 

what has been called the golden era in 

Atlantic City’s history. In 1929, from May 

13 – 16, Atlantic City, “America’s 

Favorite Playground,” acted as just that to 

about 3 dozen organized crime leaders in 

what would later be described by many as 

the first organized crime summit held in the 

United States. 

The “Atlantic City Conference” was hosted 

by hometown mob tie, Enoch “Nucky” 

Johnson. Nucky was head of the local 

Republican political organization and served 

as Atlantic County Treasurer. He determined 

who was elected to what office, who received 

jobs in the city and how the police would 

operate. As an “open” town where criminal 

activity was properly managed, Atlantic City 

was a welcomed choice for some of the 

country’s most notorious mobsters to meet. 

The “secret” summit was masked, 

somewhat, as the honeymoon destination for 

newly-weds mob leader Meyer Lansky and 

his wife. He and other big name gangsters, 

including Al “Scarface” Capone, used the 

renowned Atlantic City resort (and vice) 

town as a place to mix business and pleasure. 

Nucky Johnson originally made 

arrangements at the famous Atlantic City 

Breakers Hotel. Unfortunately, after 

preparing Anglo-Saxon sounding aliases for 

all attendees, the hotel manager realized that 

these Jewish and Italian faces checking in did 

NOT match the names on the multitudes of 

reservations made and forced them to leave. 

Accommodations (and a lack of police 

interference) were found at The Ritz and 

Ambassador Hotels, where they met in the 

extremely private hotel conference rooms - 

and on the beach. 

Ultimately, The Atlantic City Conference 

resulted in the eventual development of the 

National Crime Syndicate which 

connected various mob bosses throughout 

the nation in an effort to minimize gangon-gang 

violence and competition while 

maximizing the ever-growing profits 

related to bootlegging, gambling houses 

and brothels. 

During their 4-day Atlantic City 

rendezvous, the notorious gangsters ate, 

drank, gambled and partied, much like 

visitors to “America’s Favorite 

Playground” continue to do today. Albeit, 

it was during prohibition and casino 

gambling was illegal. 

Visitors of today can look forward to a 

multitude of events celebrating the city’s 

glamorous (and crooked) past. Atlantic 

City and its local businesses are 

embracing the city’s rich history at such 

an important time in the present. 

ken_calemmo@cooperlevenson.com

the last word 

by Michelle 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 

born. When you think of Nucky Thompson, several images come to 

mind; the dapper red carnation, the opulent lifestyle, the sand, the sea 

— of whisky that is — lots and lots of whisky. The former teetotaler 

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 

opportunity to gather the boss’s thoughts on the new political leaders 

in town, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, and, of 

course, how to keep things old school. 

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 

luck so to speak. So early on you knew you had to get along with 

everybody? Sure. Fighting just gets you more fighting. And back in 

the day there was plenty for everybody. If you stepped up and showed 

some loyalty, you got it back in spades. People now-a-days like to call it 

kickbacks. But folks were happy, proud even, to support the Republican 

Party. We stuck together back then. 

If that’s so, what do you say to critics of Mayor Langford who accuse him 

of cronyism? 

I would tell them that that is how things get done, helping your pals. 

There’s nothing wrong with being loyal. I controlled all the jobs in town 

when I was boss. If you wanted to push a broom or sit in the Senate you 

had to go through me. Reminds me of a time when my driver Louie got 

a traffic ticket from some beat cop. Well, that was the last ticket he ever 

wrote. I made sure his job went to somebody who had a better sense of 

loyalty and respect. 

How about your fellow Republican Governor Christie? 

I think he is on the right track. He is making tough decisions in 

tough times. At least he realizes what an asset Atlantic City is to New 

Jersey. I hear people say he is anti-education. The best education you 

can get is on the streets anyway. That’s where you learn what’s what. 

And remember, this is coming from the guy who spent four years 

away at “college.” The Commodore would have liked him too. He 

would never let any bleeding hearts stop him from a good bear hunt 

either. But he does need to remember an idea I lived by; ‘the poor 

can vote as well as the rich.’ 

What do you think of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority? 

Sounds like they picked up where I left off in the protection money 

racket, huh? But at least they are thinking outside of the box. Like I 

did with a little thing you now call Boardwalk Hall. I guess you do 

need other stuff. Times change. And every once and a while a guy’s 

gotta take his girl to a show. Not that broad who wears the dress made 

outta meat. I mean a real show. I love the boutique hotel idea too. That 

Chelsea sounds like the new Ritz. But some friendly advice, the people 

George Anastasia 

who come here want gambling, women, and booze. If they didn’t want 

it, I wouldn’t a had it. CRDA shouldn’t try too hard to turn AC into 

something it isn’t. The family value folks still have Disney’s place for 

balloons and buttermilk. 

How would you keep people employed in this economy? 

Hey, I’m a sucker for the little guy. I would help them all I could. I 

wish this union business did more for them than just talk. Too bad 

these days one truck driver can move a ton of whisky himself. Back in 

the day, I could have used all the folks out of work to along my, ahem, 

‘trade route’. 

What’s your favorite thing about Atlantic City? 

Boy, Kaestner keeps coming up. But that’s the best example. I don’t 

know of anywhere else that a convicted felon can come out, get elected 

four times to city council, and then get a street named after him. Sorry, 

I’m a bit bitter about the street thing. I mean what did Ohio, Tennessee, 

or the Pacific Ocean ever do for this town? But without me? Without 

me, Atlantic City would just be another Cape May. And you and I 

wouldn’t be talking. 

What can the government do to help Atlantic City these days? 

The best thing the government ever did for Atlantic City was 

prohibition. Maybe that’s what AC needs now. Trouble is, 

EVERYTHING is legal these days. Today, AC is going through what 

it did in 1929, back when the Great Depression hit this country hard. 

They can try to build something like a sports stadium or theatre. How 

about reviving good ol’ Babette’s? That would wake this town up. And 

who the hell let the Miss America Pageant go? Mainly, keep those 

comps flowing and the odds on craps maxed out. And lord help you 

if the whisky ever runs dry on our little island. Or, maybe finally name 

that street after me! 

Joe DeGuardia presents 

Star Boxing featuring 

Maddalone vs. Sheppard 

Alvarez vs. Fernandez 

October 22 

Kool & The Gang 

November 11 

Here Come The Mummies 

LIVE IN CONCERT 

October 29 

Grand Exhibition Center 

www.herecomethemummies.com 

Jon Anderson & 

Rick Wakeman 

October 29 

Buddy Valastro: 

The Cake Boss 

The Bakin’ with the Boss Tour 

November 26 

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Happy Feet 2 

Rated PG 

For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, dial 1-800-745-3000 or visit the Tropicana Box Office. 

Text “SHOWS” to 609-705-TROP to receive the latest entertainment information! 

Halloween Parties & 

Costume Contest 

The Quarter • 11PM 

October 29 

The Accused 

NIGHTLIFE ON TRIAL 

Saturdays at 8PM 

Providence Nightclub 

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