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Hello to you, dad, listening on your Happy Birthday!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.I'm a born and raised Jersey Girl. What's so special about New Jersey? The Diner Capital of the World, Bobcat Alley for the only wildcats in New Jersey, birthplace of music legend Bruce Springsteen, the Leeds Devil of the South Jersey Pine Barrens, prized Jersey tomatoes, Atlantic City Boardwalk (the first, longest and most popular boardwalk in the US), and, of course, the Jersey Shore, 90 miles of white sand beaches. Any season of the year is a reason to visit the Jersey Shore; but if you happen to visit in Summer unlock your sandcastle creativity at the Belmar Sandcastle Contest.Click HERE for more photosStory Prompt: "Like a sandcastle, all is temporary. Build it, tend it, enjoy it. And when the time comes, let it go." [Jack Kornfield]      What in your life have you built, tended, enjoyed, and now are ready to let go? Write that story!  You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with me as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Don Lemon, formerly on CNN and now on his own, interviewed people on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Much to his surprise, they all said they were voting for Trump… Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a busy couple weeks for Penn. He’s joined by Matt in his home studio to recap his trips to Atlantic City and Foxwoods, taping After Midnight, and Nathan Fielder at the Penn & Teller show prompts a deep dive into TV and storytelling.

WHO?MAG"S ROB SCHWARTZ..CO FOUNDER/CMO/PRESIDENT OF MUSIC AT #ACX1STUDIOS ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK, NJ TALKS ABOUT DISTRIBUTION AND NEWEST VENTURE ...ACX1STUDIOS MULTIMEDIA/FILM COMPLEX. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecomfortlevelpodcast/message

Welcome on board, fellow Discombobulators! Ever find yourself reminiscing about your high school days, those team colors, the mascot, and the rivalries? We sure do! Join us as we journey back in time, letting nostalgia sweep us off our feet and into an era of vibrant colors and spirited competition. But, oh look, we've taken a detour and ended up exploring the symbolism of the American flag and pondering over post-9/11 country songs. Makes you wonder, doesn't it? How would a color change in the flag affect our sense of national pride? Fasten your seatbelts, adventurers! We're shifting gears and diving into mature territory. From the mysteries of smoke to the allure of pot and the art of timing that perfect lighting-up moment, we've got you covered. We've all been there, sneaking peeks at comedy and adult content too early, and we're pulling no punches in our candid chat. Picture this: a comedy night punctuated by gambling, impassioned debates, and a backdrop of the Atlantic City Boardwalk. All of it swathed in a haze of smoke— creates some stories worth re-telling, doesn't it?Our journey doesn't end here, folks! We're hitting the beach, and things are about to get wild. Ever navigated the awkwardness of a forced hug or the hilarity of a friend's... let's say... 'excitable' anatomy? Well, we have, and trust us, it's a tale to remember. We've also got some wise words on the power dynamics within friend groups, the art of compromise, and the hidden costs of boundary violations. And as we wrap up, let's not forget the unsung heroes of our laughter riots, our comedians. Join us as we advocate for their craft and explore the transformative power of community support. So, ready to Discombobulate? We thought you might be. Tune in and let's get this party started!

This week, John and Ryan introduce their largest project to date -- a 48-unit condo building in Atlantic City called La Renaissance. The duo details the challenges they face in every phase of the project, from pre-closing obstacles to mechanical systems and everything in between.   [00:00:02] Renovations of Atlantic City Condo Building [00:03:49] The Deterioration of a Timeshare Building in Atlantic City [00:07:34] The Complexities of Buying Big Buildings [00:11:20] Acquiring Title for a Challenged Building [00:14:22] Purchasing Property Without Inspection: Renovation Challenges [00:18:18] Challenges of Renovating a Tall Building [00:21:44] Renovating a commercial building with complex systems [00:25:18] Navigating Complex Building Systems [00:28:50] The Cost and Condition of Elevators [00:31:52] Renovation Progress Updates [00:35:18] Renovating a Large Building for Short Term Rentals [00:38:28] Designing a Unique Hotel Experience [00:41:42] Challenges of Renovating Large Building [00:45:19] Determining Cost Basis for Building Renovation [00:48:45] Leveraging contractor bidding for better pricing [00:52:11] Considerations for Occupying a Building [00:55:34] Challenges in Construction Project [00:59:00] Water Penetration Issues in Atlantic City Building [01:02:00] Handling Stress and Excitement in a Project [01:05:04] Year in Review and Building Updates

43-year old, Samuel Cooper, from Philadelphia has been accused of attacking a 67-year Philadelphia woman with a brick on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. #newjersey #atlanticcity #boardwalk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nayze-media/message

On this updated version of Hot off the Wire (posted Dec. 2 at 6:42 a.m. CT): The Senate passed a bill Thursday to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the rail companies and union leaders in September. President Joe Biden indicated he would be willing to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader demonstrated that he seriously wanted to end the invasion of Ukraine. A federal appeals court has halted an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, removing a hurdle the Justice Department said had delayed its criminal investigation into the retention of top-secret government information. The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter. The nation's first trial over a ban on gender-confirming care for children has ended and is now in the hands of a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody didn't indicate Thursday when he would rule on whether to overturn Arkansas' ban, which he temporarily blocked last year. Barack Obama is urging Georgia Democrats to keep pushing voting turnout for Sen. Raphael Warnock. The former president and the senator rallied Thursday in Atlanta ahead of Warnock's Tuesday runoff with Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! museum, an iconic part of the Atlantic City Boardwalk, is closing on Dec. 31. Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has made a series of antisemitic comments in recent weeks. Also, the rightwing-leaning social media site Parler says a deal to be acquired by Ye, first announced in October, is off. In sports, the Bills became division leaders again, college football's playoff will soon feature a much larger field, the Mavericks did not enjoy their trip to Detroit, an AP top-5 team got an unpleasant surprise, and the Devils tasted defeat. On the original version of Hot off the Wire (posted Dec. 1 at 3:55 p.m. CT): The Senate has moved quickly to avert a rail strike that the Biden administration and business leaders say would greatly damage the economy. The Senate passed a bill Thursday to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached between the rail companies and union leaders in September. President Joe Biden is hosting a state dinner Thursday evening with French President Emmanuel Macron, and Biden signaled that he may be willing to tweak aspects of his signature climate legislation that have raised concerns with France and other European allies. The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter. An official says lava from the world's largest volcano shouldn't be able to reach the main highway across Hawaii's Big Island for at least a week. A report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 6% in October from a year earlier. A coroner says two children were among five people found dead at a suburban Chicago home following what police called a “domestic-related incident." The nation's new 988 hotline, intended to help anyone experiencing a mental health emergency, was out of service for several hours Thursday. The Voice of America says the Taliban have banned FM radio broadcasts from VOA and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Afghanistan. German authorities say a 72-year-old woman has been arrested after she allegedly switched off her hospital roommate's ventilator twice because she was bothered by the sound it made. An honorary member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned after repeatedly asking a Black woman who runs a charity for survivors of domestic abuse what country she “really came from.'' Award-winning “Squid Game” actor Oh Young-soo will stand trial on charges of indecent assault after a woman accused him of inappropriately touching her in 2017. The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York was lit Wednesday night following a star-filled concert. Wildfires in Colorado in the summer of 2020 have caused long-term damage. —The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Dailycast episode of Wrestling Coast to Coast, Chris Maitland and Justin McClelland are ready to talk about GCW Fight Club, from the lovely but chilly Atlantic City Boardwalk. The main event is GCW Champ Jon Moxley against Nick Gage in a title vs. career match. The opener is a six-man with Lio Rush, Blake Christian, Gringo Loco, Jimmy Lloyd, Shane Mercer, and B-Boy. In the middle, Joey Janela jumps off heavy machinery for no real reason and Nick Wayne takes on The Japanese Jedi Shun Skywalker in a Very Good Match. It's one of GCW's biggest shows in a while, so take the journey with us. For VIPers, we have the battle of Juice vs. Sauce when Juice Robinson collides with Alex Zayne from Impact and OGK and Rhett Titus team up to face La Rebellion and Damian 666 in the NWA.

Fodor's Travel named the Atlantic City Boardwalk the best boardwalk in the country, Bennifer is honeymooning in Paris, Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown just made history, and the Monarch Butterfly is officially designated as an endangered species. 

It's Friday and the Sixers got us fired up about their plan to build a new arena in Center City, Atlantic City Boardwalk wins a top honor and Jenn & Bill share some fun stuff going on this weekend (including indoor activities!). Have a great weekend, Bee Hive!

Harry Hurley was live on the Atlantic City Boardwalk this morning for the Atlantic City Airshow. Joining Harry today were Chuck Malamut, John Zarych, Dr. Harvey Kesselman, Larry Sieg, Michael Chait, State Sen. Vince Polistina, State Sen. Michael Testa, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and AC Council Pres. George Tibbitt.

We're back again this week with a special guest Nick Intrieri, the man responsible for introducing us to the world of real estate in Atlantic City. Tune in to know more about how he got started investing in real estate in Atlantic City.   Nick and his brother now operate a portfolio of short-term rentals in town and are parlaying their efforts into a new venture: a new, state-of-the-art mini golf facility on the Atlantic City Boardwalk (which just received land use approval the day before this release!).   Nick is as strong an advocate for Atlantic City as you will find, and we're excited to share his vision with you.

In less than thirty seconds, Donald Trump’s presence in Atlantic City was finally erased. The dilapidated Trump Plaza building was imploded to the ground on Feb. 17. The decaying property was shuttered in 2014. It was purchased out of bankruptcy in 2016 by another billionaire developer Carl Icahn. However, he left it to further decay in a prime location on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. As pressure mounted for a long-term solution, Icahn finally agreed to raze the remains early this year. Long-term development plans are in the works. For now, the property will be used for public parking. Is the US Federal Reserve Pushing Investors Towards Bitcoin?Bitcoin’s dramatic increase in market value continues. At the beginning of the current bull market, BTC was trading around the $13,000 level at the Army Of Bitcoin. This was in fall of last year. Heading into the final week of February, the current price is around $54,500. Some financial analysts contend that US Federal Reserve fiscal policies are contributing to this staggering increase. With zero incentive to invest into traditional money markets or government bonds, BTC is attracting massive attention. This includes private investors that may not fully understand just how volatile bitcoin and other cryptos can be. It is a stretch to call bitcoin a safe alternative. Las Vegas Woman Arrested in California for Abandoning Her ChildOn Dec. 29 of last year, a little three-year old girl was found all alone in a bathroom at Wynn Las Vegas. This past week, her mother Mariam Ramos was arrested in California in connection with this case. The US Marshals Service has been working in conjunction with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to track her down. The 26-year old is currently awaiting extradition to Las Vegas. She will be charged with at least one count of child neglect or abuse. The child was not harmed in anyway other than being left alone. She was put into the custody of Clark County Child Protective Services at the time of the incident. Coronavirus Pandemic Takes its Toll on 2020 Casino Revenue FiguresThe American Gaming Association recently quantified the loss in casino revenue for 2020. The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a 31.3% decline in revenue in the legal US market. The total revenue generated was $30 billion. This was the lowest total since 2003. It was also the first time since 2014 that gaming revenue failed to increase against the previous year. It was reported that US casinos lost 27% of their normal operating time. This was first due to initial shutdowns in March of last year. Reduced operating hours and limited capacity are two more contributing factors.

News. Pacquiao/Crawford? Atlantic City Boardwalk demolished. Ward/Canelo? DrMarcus Corley BKB? Results:- Richard Commey Vs Jackson Marinez. Joseph Diaz Vs Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. Patrick Teixeira Vs Brian Carlos Castano. And undercard Josh Warrington Vs Mauricio Lara and undercard. Also a look ahead to the weekend including the WBC SuperFeatherweight clash between Miquel Berchelt and Oscar Valdez.

n Christmas Eve, Kevin was the luckiest player in Las Vegas that day. He was able to turn a $3 wager into a $15.5 million jackpot. The part-time Las Vegas resident was trying his luck at Suncoast Hotel & Casino. His game of choice was slots on a Megabucks progressive machine. International Gaming Technology (IGT) runs the Megabucks progressive slot network in Nevada. This was the biggest jackpot win over the past eight years. Kevin also has a residence in Alaska. He plans to use the money to start a business. He also plans to “pay it forward” in charitable gifts. Bitcoin’s Continued Market Rally Draws Everyone’s AttentionBitcoin has been a hot topic since early fall. After starting the year around $7,200, it rose steadily to the $13,000 level by September. Since then, it has exploded to record levels to reach $27,000 heading into the final week of the year. Investors are jumping onto the bandwagon in record numbers. However, there is some concern over what the future of Bitcoin may hold. The new presidential administration takes over on Jan. 20, 2021. President Biden’s governing team contains both pro and anti-crypto appointments. Democrats in general may opt for tighter Bitcoin regulations in the coming years.Atlantic City Offers a Chance to Implode Trump PlazaSince its closing in 2014, the former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino has been a major eyesore. It occupies a choice location on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. On Jan. 29 of next year, it will finally be reduced to rubble. Demolition work on the property started earlier this year. The final shell will come down in an explosive blast. Benefitting the area Boys & Girls Club, the chance to flip that imploding switch will be auctioned off. The idea was the brainchild of AC Major Marty Small. He still recalls Trump’s derogatory view of this New Jersey coastal gambling town back in 2009. Elderly Man Robbed in Area Las Vegas Casino on Christmas DayA Christmas Day visit to a local Las Vegas casino ended in an assault and robbery. The unidentified suspect was in his early 90’s. Two other men in their 20’s accosted him in the parking garage at Sam’s Town. After attacking the man, they took his wallet and fled the scene. This incident was reported around 12:20 p.m. local time on Christmas Day. Las Vegas police investigating the crime have yet to identify any suspects in this case. Sam’s Town is located in the southeast Las Vegas Valley. The address is 5111 Boulder Highway.

Have you ever walked into a Casino to people watch? If you stand back and look at what is taking place around you, you will see different types of gamblers. There is always the "boring" table with the dollar bets, but what about the person who decides to risk it all? The ones who push all their chips in on one bet? There are some serious lessons to be learned about life, and going "All In". Join us this week as we revisit Atlantic City!

as Vegas reopened many of its casino doors the first weekend of June. That is good news for avid slot players who have sat idle since mid-March. This is when all the state’s casinos were shuttered to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. One of the first big winners playing slots was at Red Rock Casino. Located south of Las Vegas, the lucky player walked away with a $9092 jackpot on an 88 cent bet. The winner was were playing a panda slot machine. As more and more casinos welcome back gamblers, the jackpots are only going to get bigger from here. Abandoned Trump Plaza in Atlantic City to be Torn DownOne of the biggest eyesores on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in recent years was the old Trump Plaza. The property is owned by real estate mogul Carl Icahn. He received a court order to tear down the building in April. Current plans call for the demolition of both empty towers by the end of the year or by next February at the latest. Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. announced those plans in a press conference last week. There was no mention of Icahn’s future plans for the oceanfront property. The major is interested in working on future development plans with whoever owns the property. A $1.1 Billion Biloxi Casino Project in The WorksThis proposed Biloxi casino resort would be the most expensive casino project in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. The site is the former Broadwater Beach Resort. The company behind the proposal is Broadwater Development LLP. Plans call for a casino, hotel and spa. Also included is a golf course and an indoor/outdoor entertainment center. The entire property covers 266 acres including a portion of waterfront to house a marina. The property has sat idle since Hurricane Katrina ravaged this area in 2005. It was once the site of President Casino. This was a $17 million floating casino the size of a football field. Wind Creek Hospitality CEO Looks to The Future for Pennsylvania CasinoWind Creek Bethlehem is located in the eastern portion of the state, north of Philadelphia. It is the second-biggest casino in the state in terms of gaming revenue. The parent company is Wind Creek Hospitality as part of Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The company’s President and CEO is Jay Dorris. Beyond the current plans of reopening the casino’s doors, there are still big plans in the works. Closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus, there is no set timetable to reopen. The 4th of July holiday weekend is a logical target. Dorris is still hoping to break ground on a $100 million hotel expansion project late this summer.

You can now drink alcohol on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It's a temporary measure meant to help small businesses that have suffered from COVID-19 restrictions. And it's not just Atlantic City -- North Wildwood and other Jersey shore towns are running their own open container experiments. At the end of last week, Cape May's city council also voted to let people legally drink outdoors in public. But it wasn't that easy for a town that really hasn't changed all that much in the last 100 years. We reached out to Cape May Councilman Zack Mullock before an emergency meeting on the open container resolution to ask him how the town felt about it, and what he was thinking about before the vote.

Vinny "The Guido" joins in the conversation to discuss the recent Bally's sale and more. The big question is when but the real question is what? What new protocol will be implemented when the casinos reopen? In addition, I'm taking you on a walk down memory lane discussing some brief history of the AC boardwalk! Enjoy sand crabs! If you want to support this podcast, go to Patreon.com/placeyourbetsac FOLLOW US on Instagram @placeyourbetsac LIKE US on facebook - Facebook.com/placeyourbetsac FOLLOW US on Twitter @bets_place FOILLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @JIMMYJ.ENT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a brand new season and you know that means it's time for a brand new theme park! No, it's not Universal Studios Kentucky, but it is our very own Epic Universe! We are beating Comcast to the punch by throwing all of our own ideas at the wall and seeing what sticks. First, Jim tries his hand at, you know, just knocking off what Universal is doing and adding in the TurboGrafx-16. Scottye, fresh off a trip to Central Florida, has found a co-conspirator in his surly friend Jersey Dan to bring to you, the listener, The Most Dangerous Theme Park In The Universe. Action Park can go take a long trip off a short Atlantic City Boardwalk, because this season, Danger is all of our middle names.

Dr. David Schwartz Interviews *From His Bio* Dr. David G. Schwartz directs the Center for Gaming Research and teaches history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, writes articles and books, and only occasionally pines for his days working as Mr. Peanut on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. His research interests include gambling and casinos, Las […]

In the early 1920s women began to have a safe place outside the home. They were given more rights, not abused in the workplace, and were able to express themselves more freely. They stood up for what was right and in August of 1920 the 19th amendment was ratified; they were granted the right to vote. With this came responsibility, respect and much more freedom than they previously had. Also, the Miss America Organization started what is now a household name, the Miss America Pageant. It started as a way for the Atlantic City Boardwalk to hold tourism past Labor Day. It attracted many, from women wanting to participate in it, to people of all ages coming to watch. This Pageant was a product of its time, due to the previous decades of transformation for women in society. For many it was a time of expansion in social, political, and cultural activities for women. Not only did women in the workplace grow by 25%, but they began to express themselves more freely. They stopped following the Victorian norms that were pushed on them since birth. They became more modern by smoking cigarettes, dancing, and becoming more sexually liberated. They stopped wearing the normal clothing, and began to dress in clothing that allowed them to be active and were more comfortable. With their newfound liberations, they began to be sexual icons. With this came women wanting to show off what they had, making pageants a way to do so. Almost 100 years later, the Miss America Pageant is still a name that everyone knows. It is televised across the country and is a way for women to show their humanitarian ways, but mostly, their good looks. However, not everyone is the biggest fan. It emphasizes the idea that there is only one type of ideal women, and that anyone who does not follow those beauty standards is not equal. Many find the system flawed by how year after year there is a scary similarity between each year’s winners. Feminists have been questioning their system for years, the first public protest in 1968. On September 7th in 1968 the Atlantic City Boardwalk became flooded with angry women who found the pageant system flawed. They had girdles, curlers, and copies of popular magazines that over sexualized women. They called these “instruments of women-torture” and threw them into a plastic bin with the words “Freedom Trash Can” scrawled on it. Many onlookers heckled them, making fun of them for standing up for what they believed in. This protest brought a national spotlight to the Women’s Liberation Movement. Unlike previous riots against women’s oppression, this one came unknowingly to the public. It ran alongside the ongoing Miss America pageant, and it became a story that viewers heard loud and clear. Many women at home could understand and support these brave women for performing an unannounced protest right at the base of the issue, the actual pageant. Signs scattered the pier reading “Lets judge ourselves as people” or “Welcome to the Miss America cattle auction” or even “If you want meat, just go to the butcher”. Women of the time wanted to be seen as real people, not items. Even though they were standing up for their beliefs, feminists of the time were given a bad reputation. Carol Hanish led the protest and put the idea out to everyone. She later recalled that, “‘Bra-burner’ became a put-down term for feminists of my generation. The risqué implication of the term made the action embarrassing even to some feminists”. She believed that if there wasn’t such a negative connotation to being a feminist, nearly all women would have rushed to join.

ACprimetime Radio talks with Steel Pier's Anthony Catanoso. Listen to the interview with Mel Taylor from March 15, 2017. Preparation is now underway to place cranes & other equipment on the iconic Steel Pier on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Special cranes will be used to erect the long awaited, 225 ft observation wheel that will overlook the Atlantic City Boardwalk by  late Summer 2017. A side access road was built, along with a beefing up of the Boardwalk...in order to safely move heavy equipment back and forth across the boards in front of the former TAJ MAHAL.....soon to be Hard Rock Hotel Casino.

As we reported two weeks ago, Hard Rock entertainment will soon be the new owner of the former Taj Mahal Casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. That is very good news for this section of our wooden way that was sitting empty and quiet for much of the summer of 2016 all thanks to daily picketing by using 54 members many of whom did not want to strike against Taj Mahal owner Mr. Carl Icahn . But that's another story for another day. It looks like by the summer of 2018 hard rock will be up and running on that massive property the Taj Mahal. This is certainly good news for Anthony Catanoso…the man who runs Steel Pier, right across the Boardwalk from the former Taj Mahal. This should also speed up development of the $14 million observation wheel the 227 foot high, new age Ferris Wheel that's been sitting offshore in containers ready to be erected on the historic Pier. The Taj Mahal Casino has been closed since October 10. It will soon be controlled and owned by a group of investors one of them being Hard Rock. They’re teaming up with two well-known developers in the area Jingoli and Morris. Jingoli is best known for the current redevelopment of the Albany Avenue area site of the former Atlantic City high school. Moving very fast at building the brand-new Stockton University Boardwalk campus here in Atlantic City. They call it the Island campus. I like to call with the Boardwalk Campus, a much cooler, more intuitive name. I’ll have to ask Dr Harvey Kesselman if he agrees with me, when ACprimetime visits with the Stockton President in a few days. Getting back to HARD ROCK & TAJ, it looks like $300 million is what it will take to allow Hard Rock & Jingoli and Morris to transform this massive property. One of the biggest, if not the biggest footprints in Atlantic City. Maybe the best part of the story is that it's probably gonna provide up to 3000 new temporary and permanent jobs. We always had a sneaking suspicion that Hard Rock was going to eventually take over the former Taj. One clue: Hard Rock Cafe was staying put. Even though it was quite dead down on that side of the Boardwalk in front of the shuttered TAJ. Hard Rock Cafe knew that eventually the mother ship would come in and save that property. Operating through thick and thin even with the casino hotel shutting down back in October 2016. Another success story or another smiling adjacent property would be Bart Blatstein's Showboat Hotel. That certainly bodes well for his investment in the former Showboat Casino now focused on being primarily a Showboat Hotel that's good news. This should also boost evaluations of Blatstein's recently purchased volleyball court / parcel of land, a spot in between Showboat and the former Revel Casino Hotel. And Garden Pier, right in front of the former Revel, now owned by Bart and his Tower Investments, that value most likely has increased from its $1.5 million price tag. So does Glenn Straub and his former Revel casino benefit from the Taj Mahal purchase by hard rock? In the long-term probably yes. But we think in the short term, the value or the interest in getting the Revel up and running is muted at best. Think about it, what investor now wants to come in and try to deal with Mr. Strabo and get the former Revel up and running while knowing that arguably one of the most successful aggressive and smart brand names hard rock is getting to ready to launch just down the Boardwalk? What's our guess? We like to speculate just a little bit. We think that Mr. Straub will eventually find it more advantageous to sell. Still no gaming license for Straub, or his partner/tenant in the property Robert Landino. Both have NO Gaming Licenses. REVEL property will most likely see half-decent profit since Straub purchased it for just $82 million. The building price was closer to $2 billion. We believe now this is pure speculation, that investors that might gain access to that incredible property formerly known as the Revel and the surro...

Short Life for Dance Club The WAV nightclub is no more. The barely broken-in club on Atlantic City's Playground Pier has reportedly closed it's doors. The WAVac website is also offline. Opened with much fanfare in April 2016, WAV was supposed to be a magnet for 20-somethings. The slow-growing Playground Pier in front of Caesars Casino on the Boardwalk really needed that kind of traffic boost. The many bars, retailers and eateries inside the Playground would supposedly benefit from the hundreds that would shop, eat & drink before heading into the WAV for a night of dancing. LISTEN> ACprimetime Radio 7.6.2016 Playground Pier is the brainchild of Bart Blatstein and Tower Investments. Blatstein purchased the struggling 'Pier Shops' at Caesars for $2.7 mil in November of 2014. The deal was not a friendly one, which may explain why Caesars does nothing to encourage their guests to walk across the Boardwalk to enjoy Playground offerings. This bad Playground news dampens the excitement of Blatstein's new Showboat Hotel, opening on July 8. Observers noted: if Playground would clone Tropicana's 'The Quarter', they could have winner on that side of Atlantic City Boardwalk. ALSO CONFIRMED: the GUESS retail store has exited their Playground location. ( is Starbucks next?) Blatstein and Tower Investments is well known for the Piazza at Schmidt's project in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties section. After an exciting debut, The Piazza faltered and Bart sold out. According to Philly.com, Caesars and Blatstein had quite the legal tussle with this prime piece of Boardwalk Real Estate. Our 2 Cents: Dance clubs might be maxed out in Atlantic City. Plenty of competition in this space. Also, it's well known that poorly named 'Playground' was poorly marketed too. PR / advertising campaigns never connected with fun-seekers, and at times seemed non-existent. Still, that pier in front of Caesars is spectacular... it just needs proper management / creative leadership. Is Blatstein over-leveraged? That's what some are asking. With Bart on a buying spree in AC, does the Philly developer have the cash to properly manage his acquisitions? Will Blatstein have the time and resources to properly develop the volleyball court and Garden Pier parcels if those deals close? We look forward to Glenn Straub's next move with this situation. What do YOU think? Leave a comment below.    

John Bolaris at Playground Pier John Bolaris shared some personal stories on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Friday, April 8. ACprimetime Radio played host to the world famous weather-caster / Real Estate exec as he visited Playground Pier in front of Caesars Casino. The Triax Radio / Media Studio was buzzing as Bolaris, now a hi-end Real Estate exec, shared a mix of heart-felt, serious and often hilarious stories about the personal challenges and the evolution of his career. Bolaris now represents TheCondoShops.com and provides weather updates for METRO Newspapers Some topics covered on AC Primetime Radio with John Bolaris >  How friend Bart Blatstein is making smart Real Estate investments in both Philly & Atlantic City Making out with Jane Robelot His WeatherSavoir feed on Twitter Said no to HUGE offers....to stay close to his 12 yr old daughter Vanessa Williams & Miss America apology What if Bolaris was in charge of selling Atlantic City Real Estate How often has he watched 'The Perfect Storm' ? Channel 10's Herb Clarke tried to kick his ass Atlantic City is a GEM. It just needs smart re-development and re-branding. ( ex: Harlem NYC, Fishtown, Northern Liberties Turn-around )

At one time, John Bolaris was a shy kid from Long Island that did 'storm chasing' on his bike. Today, when he's not wheeling and dealing in Real Estate, Bolaris brands himself as the 'Weather Savior'. John Bolaris called into ACprimetime Radio to talk about his amazing TV weather career in Philly & New York over the past 20 years. His resume is impressive: WCAU-TV 10 in Philadelphia, News 12 in NYC, and the national CBS Morning News...to name a few of his accomplishments. How did John get his start? What was his fake 'radio name'? What's the future hold for Bolaris? How much experience did John have when offered a prime TV job in New York City? Click and listen to Mel Taylor interviewing John Bolaris on ACprimetime Radio. Bolaris is also going digital, keeping folks up-to-date with local weather... whether it's affecting Philly, Atlantic City or Cherry Hill. When John isn't busy being a weather geek, he's helping people buy & sell homes in Philly & South Jersey via The Condo Shop.

Atlantic City Town Hall - Councilman Jesse Kurtz Jesse Kurtz is the newly elected council person for the 6th ward of Atlantic City. He hit the road on Saturday, April 2 for a series of town hall meetings. One such get-together was at The Berkeley Condominiums on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Over 30 joined Jesse for an intimate and open discussion about the issues facing Atlantic City today. Q & A followed. Some topics covered: His successful campaigns against paid health care and cars for council members. Soon to be presented 'Transparency' plan The MUA The take-over bill Atlantic City's fiscal dilemma The good & bad of current proposed solutions Jesse's opinion on what could work best for Atlantic City

  Easter in Atlantic City is always more fun when it includes Steel Pier. Click to listen as Anthony Catanoso calls into AC Primetime Radio to talk Easter eggs and pancakes, amusement rides, Tony Rodio, Zip-lines, The Observation Wheel, Glenn Straub & Revel, Bart Blatstein & Showboat...and more... Click to listen >

Straub at City Council, March 16, 2016 WATCH VIDEO > On Tues, March 15, Atlantic City officials toured the Revel property. “Amazingly intact and in great condition” is what they reported after the 90 minute tour. Much of what they saw was in direct conflict with daily inaccuracies being reported by local news radio. For the past 15 months, media pundits regularly questioned Glenn Straub's sanity, as well as his interest/ability to re-open Revel in Atlantic City. One particular news director virtually swore Straub & Revel were doomed. One by one, those rumors, accusations and innuendo are proving to be wrong. Really wrong. When no one else could or would, Florida real estate developer Glenn Straub stroked a $82 mil check. He took ownership of Revel. Jealousy ensued, as cold, hard cash snagged this premium, 20 acre plot along the Atlantic City Boardwalk. https://youtu.be/08mACPfvXE0 Instead of being seen as an economy-boosting hero, Straub endured 15 months of red tape, fines, electricity shut-downs and eminent domain threats. Glenn Straub has often been the target of taunts from manipulated Radio newscasters, reporters and politicians. Some are not shy about wanting Straub to sell Revel and cash-out with a big payday...even if Revel and it's jobs supply would sit dormant even longer. Officials from Atlantic City toured Revel property on March 15, 2016. Dale Finch; Director of Licence & Inspections Elizabeth Terenik; Director of Planning & Development Scott Evans; Fire Chief Wally Shields; Construction Official After some face time with Straub, the city's team was escorted through the building by Revel's facility manager. It was a comprehensive inspection that took about 90 minutes. Finch & Terenik deserve credit for that smart reach-out to Straub, effectively 'scooping' the local news outlets. The Real Facts About Revel: Revel is 99% ready for business. 500 guest rooms are ready. (out of 1500) There is now a 'Ropes' course in the lobby. Clubs are ready. HQ is not part of re-opening plan. Swimming Pool prepped and good to go. Jobs. Lot's of them. At least a few hundred. Job fair is planned. Public safety, inspections & planning execs say Revel is “amazingly intact” & in “great condition”. Gaming machines, tables & chairs in place, like-new condition. Hotel rooms are clean with perfect beds, furniture, light fixtures, drapes, artwork. Restaurants, hotel rooms and gaming floors look ready to go. Everything in place. BS exposed. Haters denied. Rumors proven false. Tractor trailers taking valuables OUT of Revel? Nope. They were actually bringing stuff IN to Revel. Kitchen appliances and related items were being delivered from satellite storage areas. Rumors about mold due to lack of AC & Heating? Total nonsense. Today, Straub is now on the verge of finally opening the former Revel as a 500 room resort and casino. More rooms will come online soon. June 15 is target opening date. His application is currently under review by New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.  Will somebody try one last time to thwart Glenn's approval for a NJ casino license? Probably. Would some short-sighted nitwits try to effectively kill the much needed positive press and 500 jobs this re-opening no doubt would produce? Probably. But they will ultimately fail. A new Revel could eventually put 2000 - 3000 people to work, according to Straub as he addressed City Council on Wed. night, March 17. Some have tried to position Straub as slightly eccentric. He's in good company. Steve Jobs, Steve Wynn, Henry Ford, Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Carl Icahn and Albert Einstein all had and still have the same problem. The Atlantic City economy needs the former Revel property to be up and running asap. Atlantic County would benefit too.  

Atlantic City's Board-Casting Network via Impactivate Listen Now > The multi-phase project from Impactivate continues to digitize our Atlantic City Boardwalk. Real time messaging, advertising, free wifi and smart phone charging stations were all part of phase one. Most consider this techno-effort a home run. What's next in phase two? Kevin O'Kane from Impactivate: in-studio guest on The Mel Taylor Radio Show, WPG-1450 on Friday, January 15. O'Kane provided some exciting updates that include superior public safety benefits, as well as an eye-popping light show for our wooden way. http://media.blubrry.com/acprimetime/content.blubrry.com/acprimetime/wpg_impactivate_1.15.16.mp3 Impactivate was granted a long-term lease in the Summer of 2014 to utilize the ocean side of the Boardwalk. The Atlantic County Improvement Authority, also known as ACIA, along with City Council, played various roles in this process. The City of Atlantic City gets 15% of screen time each hour. CRDA Executive Director John Palmieri said the project includes installation of 72 pan-tilt-zoom security cameras that will be connected to AC Police Department. 100 Digital screens covering 7,000 feet of unobstructed views from the Atlantic City Boardwalk WiFi coverage spanning over 40 acres of Beach & Boardwalk Security Cameras count crowds & calculate valuable data (5/1/2016) Installation of up to 110 high-resolution LED matrix screens along the length of the Boardwalk displays upcoming local events, emergency messages and other programming. Each post provides free WIFI Internet access and mobile charging too. These video display posts also serve as a charging station for electronics like iPhones & Android smartphones. Impactivate Media was awarded a long-term license from Atlantic City to be an exclusive partner, responsible for transforming the Boardwalk into a safe and entertaining environment that enhances the experience for those visiting this exciting destination. The future looks bright as Atlantic City gets a digital upgrade to connect with 26 million visitors each year.  

    Walt & Roy Disney, the Morey’s of Wildwood, the Gilians of Ocean City and the Catanoso's of Steel Pier.... those who saw the future economic benefit of family-friendly attractions. Anthony Catanoso of Steel Pier was a special guest on the Mel Taylor Show, on WPG Talk Radio 1450 in Atlantic City. Friday, Dec 18. Click to Listen on-Demand. [smart_track_player url="http://acprimetime.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/STEEL-PIER-CATANOSO-FINAL-EDIT.mp3" title="Tony Catanoso Talks Steel Pier 2016" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_email="true" ] One of the most iconic, most legendary assets in Atlantic City is the Steel Pier. Built in 1898, Steel Pier played host to the biggest and best performers. Sinatra, Jagger, The Three Stooges, The Diving Horse, Louie Prima and more. https://youtu.be/GL-eaYhaZCM Today, Steep Pier is being re-invented by Anthony Catanoso & crew. Rides, attractions, music and fun. After 20 years of leasing Steel Pier from Donald Trump, Anthony and his brothers, along with another partner, decided to buy the 1,000 ft pier from Trump. Before the Catanoso's took over, it was primarily being used as a private heli-pad for Trump. Atlantic City Steel Pier. New Attractions for Summer & Fall 2016 > 4 Person Zip Line. 140 ft in the air...A 700 foot ride from the ocean tip of Steel Pier to the Boardwalk in front of Landshark & Margaritaville. Observation Wheel: 200+ ft high. Shooting for late Summer / Fall 2016 grand opening. 3 months to build foundation and then 3 months to erect the wheel. Engineering issues being dealt with now. 15-minute rides in enclosed climate-controlled gondolas attract visitors year-round. Steel Pier 'Bridge" 30,000 sq. ft. of space that crosses over the Boardwalk. Amazing views....quite possibly the BEST views along the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It could house 2 new tenants/attractions by Summer 2016. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 www.steelpier.com (609) 345-4893 Closed til Spring 2016

Sanchez, Belamarich-Berry, Danielson Atlantic City can live or die by the coverage it receives from a lone news source. That's the big risk of having a 'one newspaper town'. But's that all starting to change with new media start-ups like ACprimetime.com, Triax57.com, SNJ-Today, and 'This is AC'. Social media is the expertise of “This is AC”. They place their focus on the growing amount of positive Atlantic City news. The co-founders of 'This is AC' are Dawn Belamarich, Evan Sanchez, and Donna Danielson. Watch video below & read more at SNJ Today News. What do these three people have in common? They share a love for Atlantic City and new media. Hash Tag: #ThisIsAC “We have so much to offer in Atlantic City, there’s so many positive things here, we grouped together with This is AC and formed this coalition just to push the positive information out about Atlantic City,” said Danielson. “There’s shopping, there’s great art, there’s awesome shows that you can go here, and that’s what we need to get out to the public.” https://youtu.be/iQ0hgLCadVg Read More at SNJ Today News Triax 57 Headquartered in a spacious location within The Playground Pier at Caesars, Triax57.com would like to fill the void left by WMGM TV-40 that shuttered it's news operation last year, providing local South Jersey programming and special events. Some, including us here at ACprimetime, would love to see former TV-40 anchor; Michelle Dawn Mooney show up on Triax 57. John Heinz is the owner/founder of Triax 57 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Heinz uses super-fast Internet connections to digitally broadcast (aka: 'stream') content to any device; smart phones, tablets, laptops, desktops or smart TV's. The goal is to let anyone watch local AC programming LIVE when it happens, or when convenient...via on-demand downloads. Click > Learn more about TRIAX 57 in Atlantic City. Click > Learn more about Get Smart Digital Marketing & PR Services in Atlantic City John Heinz

Susan Daffron talks to Amanda Casazza, the Alley Cat Allies (ACA) Atlantic City Fieldwork Coordinator about a cat named Big Daddy. This plus sized tuxedo kitty is a real "lover" who likes to snuggle up with people. He was found living along the Atlantic City Boardwalk by Alley Cat Allies volunteers, and was so friendly the group decided to put him up for adoption. For many years, ACA has had a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats along the boardwalk, and also have placed adoptable cats in new loving homes. Because of his social nature Big Daddy was placed in foster care, where he is greatly enjoying indoor kitty life. Big Daddy does have a couple of medical issues that a new owner will need to understand. The first is that he has a hematoma in his ear, which needs to be cleaned a couple times a week. However, Big Daddy is incredibly good about the process and just sits in your lap while you clean his ear, so the process is easy. The second thing is that Big Daddy is FIV positive. FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which is a slowly progressing virus that affects a cat's immune system. It is not transmissible to humans and can only be passed to other cats through blood transfusions or serious, penetrating bite wounds. Contrary to rumors, cats with FIV can live long, healthy lives and share their homes with other cats, as long as the cats get along and don't fight. If his new owners work with their veterinarian to keep him healthy, Big Daddy can be a loving companion for many years to come. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Big Daddy - A Big Love of a Cat - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com