Atlantic City is a resort town in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, famous for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2010, it has a population of 39,558. The city was founded on May 1, 1854, from the Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township sections. It borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, West Atlantic City, and Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic City inspired the US version of the Monopoly board game, especially the street names. Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the Miss America contest. In 1976, New Jersey voters legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City. The first casino opened two years later.
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History
Initial days
Due to its location in South Jersey, hugging the Atlantic Ocean between swamps and islands, Atlantic City is seen by developers as a prime real estate and potential resort town. In 1853, the first commercial hotel, Belloe House, was built at the intersection of Massachusetts and Atlantic Avenues. The city was founded in 1854, the same year in which the Camden rail services and the Atlantic Train began. Built on the edge of the bay, it serves as a direct link from this remote land with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the same year, the construction of the Absecon Lighthouse, designed by George Meade of the Corps of Topographical Engineers, was approved, with work beginning next year. In 1874, nearly 500,000 passengers per year came to Atlantic City by train. In Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City , "Godfather Atlantic City" Nelson Johnson describes the inspiration of Dr. Jonathan Pitney ("Father of Atlantic City") to develop Atlantic City as a health resort, his efforts to convince the municipal authorities that the railway to the coast will be useful, a successful alliance with Samuel Richards (the most influential businessman and family member in southern New Jersey that) to achieve that goal, the actual construction of railroads, and the experience of the first 600 riders, "carefully chosen by Samuel Richards and Jonathan Pitney":
Upon arriving in Atlantic City, the second train takes visitors to the door of the first public inn at the resort, Hotel United States. The hotel is owned by a train. This is a four-story building built to accommodate 2,000 guests. Opened while still under construction, with only one wing standing, and even that was not finished. At the end of the year, when fully built, the United States Hotel is not only the first hotel in Atlantic City but also the largest in the country. His room was over 600, and his yard covered about 14 hectares.
The first boardwalk was built in 1870 along the coast in an effort to help hotel owners keep the sand from their lobby. Business is restricted and the boardwalk is removed annually at the end of peak season. Due to its effectiveness and popularity, the sidewalks expanded in length and width, and modified several times in subsequent years. The length of the historic sidewalk, before 1944 the Great Atlantic Hurricane was destructive, about 7 miles (11 km) and it was extended from Atlantic City to Longport, via Ventnor and Margate.
The first road connecting the city to the mainland in Pleasantville was completed in 1870 and charged a 30 cents toll. Albany Avenue is the first road to the land that is available without tolls.
In 1878, as the city became increasingly popular, a railway line could no longer meet demand. Soon, Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railway were also built to transport tourists to Atlantic City. At this point large hotels like the United States and Surf House, as well as small boarding houses, sprung up all over the city. The Hotel USA takes a full city block between Atlantic, Pacific, Delaware, and Maryland Avenues. These hotels are not only impressive in size, but feature the latest amenities, and are considered luxurious enough for their time.
Boom Period
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Atlantic City underwent a radical building blast. Many of the modest boarding houses adorned with wooden planks are replaced by large hotels. The two most special hotels in the city are the Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel and the Traymore Hotel.
In 1903, Josiah White III bought a piece of land near Ohio Avenue and the boardwalk and built a Queen Anne Marlborough House-style house. The hotel was a hit and, in 1905-06, he chose to expand the hotel and buy a piece of land next to the Marlborough Building. In an effort to make his new hotel a source of conversation, White hired the firm architecture of Price and McLanahan. The company made use of reinforced concrete, a new building material invented by Jean-Louis Lambot in 1848 (Joseph Monier received a patent in 1867). Spanish and Moorish Spanish themes, covered with distinctive domes and chimneys, represent a step forward from other hotels that have a classically designed influence. White named the new hotel Blenheim and merged the two hotels into Marlborough-Blenheim. Bally's Atlantic City was then built at this location.
The Traymore Hotel is located on the corner of Illinois Avenue and the boardwalk. Beginning in 1879 as a small boarding house, the hotel grew through a series of uncoordinated expansions. In 1914, the owner of the hotel, Daniel White, took a lead from Marlborough-Blenheim, commissioned Price and McLanahan's firm to build a larger hotel. Rising 16 floors, this chocolate and gold hotel will be one of the city's most famous landmarks. The hotel makes use of the hotel's sea-facing rooms by setting its wings farther from the main part of the hotel along Pacific Avenue.
One by one, additional large hotels are built along the sidewalk, including Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and Breakers. Chalfonte House owned by Quaker, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanking North Carolina Avenue at the seaside. Over the years, their original wooden frame structure will be enlarged, and even move closer to shore. The modern, eight-storey Chalfonte Hotel opened in 1904. The modern Haddon Hall was built in stages and completed in 1929, with eleven stories. At this time, they are under the same ownership and merge into Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel, becoming the largest city hotel with nearly 1,000 rooms. In 1930, Claridge, the city's last big hotel before the casino, opened its doors. The Claridge 400 rooms are built by a partnership that includes the renowned Philadelphia contractor John McShain. At 24 stories, it will be known as "Skyscraper By The Sea." The city is known as "The World's Playground".
In 1883, freshwater sugar was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a massive storm, drenching his taffy with saltwater of the Atlantic Ocean. She sold some "sugar water taffy" to a girl, who proudly walked to the beach to show her friends. Bradley's mother was behind the shop when the sale was made, and liked the name, and thus the salt water was born.
The prohibition period
The 1920s, with tourism at its peak, was considered by many historians as the golden age of Atlantic City. During Prohibition, which was enforced nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back room of nightclubs and restaurants. It was during Prohibition that Democrats and political boss Enoch L. "Nucky" Johnson rose to power. The ban is largely unenforceable in Atlantic City, and, since alcohol that has been smuggled into the city with the approval of local officials can be easily obtained in restaurants and elsewhere, the popularity of the resort is growing. The city was later dubbed the "The World's Playground". Nucky Johnson's income, which reached $ 500,000 per year, came from bribes he took from illegal liquor, gambling and prostitution operating in the city, as well as from bribes on construction projects.
During this time, the Atlantic City was under the reign of mayor Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and flight of the Atlantic City. Although there were many opposing parties, he bought land that became a city airport and a high school football stadium, both of which were later named Bader Field in his honor. He led the initiative, in 1923, to build the Atlantic City College at Albany and Atlantic Avenue. Bader, in November 1923, initiated a public referendum, during the general election, at which time the citizens approved the construction of the Convention Center. The city passed a regulation that approved the issuance of $ 1.5 million worth of bonds to be used for the purchase of land for the Convention Hall, now known as Boardwalk Hall, which was completed September 30, 1924. Bader was also the driving force behind the creation of Miss America. competition.
From May 13 to May 16, 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from across America that created national crime syndicates. The people who call this meeting are Masseria Charles family lieutenant "Lucky" Luciano and former Chicago South Side gang boss Johnny "the Fox" Torrio, with heads Bugs and Meyer Mob, Meyer Lansky and Benjamin Siegel, used as muscles for meetings.
Nightclub Era
The 1930s until the 1960s was a heyday for nightclub entertainment. Popular places on the south side of the white populace include 500 Club, Clicquot Club and Jockey Club. On the north side, home to African-Americans in a racially segregated town, a black entertainment district ruling on Kentucky Avenue. Four major nightclubs - Club Harlem, Paradise Club, Grace's Little Belmont, and Wonder Gardens - attract black and white customers. During the summer holiday season, jazz and R & amp; B can be heard until the wee hours of the morning. The hawker restaurants and rib joints also line up on Kentucky Avenue, including Wash's Restaurant, Jerry's and Sap's.
Decrease and awakening
Like many older east coast towns after World War II, the Atlantic City became poverty-stricken, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-20th century. The environment known as "Inlet" became very poor. The reasons for the resort's decline were layered. First, the car became more readily available to many Americans after the war. Atlantic City initially relies on visitors who come by train and stay for several weeks. The car allows them to come and go as they please, and many people will spend only a few days instead of weeks. The emergence of suburbia also plays an important role. With many families moving into their own private homes, luxuries like air conditioning and home pools reduce their interest in droves to luxury beach resorts during the summer. But perhaps the biggest factor in Atlantic City's declining popularity comes from cheap and fast jet services to other major resorts, such as Miami Beach and the Bahamas.
The city organized the 1964 Democratic National Convention nominated by Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. However, the conventions and press coverage it produced, gave rise to loud light in Atlantic City, which at the time was in the midst of a long period of economic decline. Many felt that the friendship between Johnson and New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes led Atlantic City to host the Democratic Convention.
In the late 1960s, many resort hotels that used to be large suffered an embarrassing degree of emptiness. Most of them are closed, converted into cheap apartments, or converted into a nursing home facility by the end of the decade. Before and during the emergence of legalized gambling, many of these hotels were destroyed. The Breakers, Chelsea, Brighton, Shelburne, Mayflower, Traymore and Marlborough-Blenheim were destroyed in the 1970s and 1980s. Of the many pre-casino resorts that limit the boardwalk, only Claridge, Dennis, Ritz-Carlton and Haddon Hall survive to this day as part of Bally's Atlantic City, a condominium complex, and Resorts Atlantic City. The old Ambassador Hotel was bought by Ramada in 1978 and destroyed into Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City, reusing only steel buildings from the original building. Small hotels outside the boardwalk, as Madison is also safe.
Legalized gambling
In an effort to revitalize the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 endorsed a referendum, approved casino gambling for Atlantic City; this came after the 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to escape. As soon as the law passed, the owners of Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel began to turn it into Resorts International. It was the first legal casino in the eastern United States when it opened on May 26, 1978. Another casino was soon built along the Boardwalk and, later, in the eleven-day marina district. The introduction of gambling does not, however, quickly dispel many of the urban problems that plagued Atlantic City. Many people say that it only exacerbates these problems, as evidenced by the contrast between the densely populated areas of tourism and the adjacent working class neighborhood. In addition, Atlantic City is less popular than Las Vegas as a gambling city in the United States. Donald Trump helps bring the big name of boxing fight to the city to attract customers to his casino. Boxer Mike Tyson had most of his fighting in Atlantic City in the 1980s, which helped Atlantic City reach national attention as a gambling resort. Many high-rise condos are built to be used as permanent residences or second homes. By the end of the decade it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
Modern day challenge
With the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s, along with a newly built casino in the closest Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s, Atlantic City tourism began to decline due to its failure to distance itself from the game. Determined to expand, in 1999, the Atlantic City Redevelopment Authority partnered with Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn to develop a new road to a barren part of the city near Marina. Nicknamed "The Tunnel Project", Steve Wynn planned the proposed 'Mirage Atlantic City' around the idea that he will connect a $ 330 million tunnel that stretches 2.5 miles (4.0 km) from the Atlantic City Expressway to his new resort. The street was then officially named Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector, and included incoming traffic from the highway to the city's marina district and Brigantine, New Jersey.
Although Wynn's plans for development in the city were canceled in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new road prompted Boyd Gaming to partner with MGM/Mirage to build the latest casino of Atlantic City. The Borgata opened in July 2003, and its success brought the developer's entry into Atlantic City with plans to build a large Las Vegas-style mega casino to revitalize the old city.
Due to economic conditions and the recession of the 2000s, many of the proposed mega-casinos never went further than the initial planning stage. One of these developers is Pinnacle Entertainment, which bought Sands Atlantic City, only to permanently shut it down November 11, 2006. The following year, the resort was destroyed with a dramatic, Las Vegas style blast, the first of its kind in Atlantic City. While Pinnacle Entertainment intends to replace it with a $ 1.5-2 billion casino resort, the company canceled its development plans and plans to sell the land. The biggest disappointment was when MGM Resorts International announced that it would withdraw from all development for Atlantic City, effectively ending their plans for MGM Grand Atlantic City.
In 2006, Morgan Stanley bought 20 acres (8.1 ha) just north of Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino for a new $ 2 billion casino resort. Revel Entertainment Group was named the project developer for Revel Casino. Revel was blocked by many problems, the biggest decline that occurred in April 2010 when Morgan Stanley, the 90% owner of Revel Entertainment Group, decided to stop funding to continue development and put its stake in Revel for sale. Beginning in 2010 the state legislature of New Jersey issued a bill that offers tax incentives to attract new investors and complete jobs, but a poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind released in March 2010 showed that 60% of voters opposed the law, and two out of three of those who oppose it are "strong" against it. In the end, Governor Chris Christie offered Revel $ 261 million in state tax credits to help the casino once opened. In March 2011, Revel has completed all the exterior work and continued to work in the interior after finally receiving the necessary funds to complete the construction. It had a gentle opening in April 2012, and fully opened in May 2012. Ten months later, in February 2013, after a serious loss and a decline in the value of the resort from $ 2.4 billion to $ 450 million, Revel filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It was restructured but still could not continue and re-entered bankruptcy on June 19, 2014. It was put up for sale, but as no matching bid was received, the resort closed on 2 September 2014. This property was purchased by AC Ocean Walk, LLC for $ 200 million in 2017.
Following the closure and decline in revenues from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the country would consider a 2015 referendum to end Atlantic City's 40-year monopoly on casino gambling and allow gambling in other cities. With casino revenues declining from $ 5.2 billion in 2006 to $ 2.9 billion in 2013, the state saw a drop in money from the 8% tax on that income, which is used to fund programs for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
"Superstorm Sandy" hit Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power cuts but causing minor damage in one of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, although there is widespread belief that the city's sidewalks have been destroyed. The misinformed source is a widespread photo of a broken part of the Boardwalk that is scheduled for repairs, before a storm, and an incorrect news report in the event of a disaster. The storm resulted in a 943 mb (27.85 "barometric barometric pressure reading record not only for Atlantic City but also the state of New Jersey.
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Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​17,037 square miles (44,125 km 2 ), including 10,747 square miles (27,835 km 2 ) of land and 6,290 square miles 16.290 km 2 ) water (36.92%).
It is located at 8.1 miles (13.0 km) of Absecon Island, along with Ventnor City, Margate City and Longport to the southwest.
It is 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Philadelphia and 125 miles (201 km) south of New York City.
Unrelated community, location, and place names located partly or entirely within the city including Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park.
Climate
The Atlantic City has a humid subtropical climate (KÃÆ'¶ppen Cfa ), with little maritime moderation, especially during the summer.
Summer is usually warm and humid with a daily average of 75.6 ° F (24.2 ° C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze from the oceans that often makes daytime temperatures much colder than inland, making Atlantic City the ultimate place to beat summer heat from June to September. The highest average even just a few miles west of the Atlantic City exceeded 85Ã, Â ° F (29Ã, Â ° C) in July. Near the beach, temperatures reaching or exceeding 90Ã, Â ° F (32Ã, Â ° C) averaged only 6.8 days a year, but this reached 21 days at the nearby Atlantic City International Airport. Winter is cool, with January averaging 35.5 Â ° F (2 Â ° C). Spring and fall are uncertain, though usually moist with low humidity. The average window for freezing temperatures is November 20 to March 25, allowing 239 days of growing season. The extreme temperatures range from -9 ° F (-23 ° C) on February 9, 1934 to 104 ° F (40 ° C) on August 7, 1918.
Annual rainfall is 40 inches (1,020 mm) which is quite scattered throughout the year. Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location in South Jersey, the Atlantic City received less snow than most of the rest of New Jersey. Even at airports, where low temperatures are often much lower than along the coast, the average snow is only 16.5 inches (41.9 cm) each winter. It is common to rain down in Atlantic City while the north and west of the country receive snow.
Demographics
Census 2010
In the 2010 US Census, there were 39,558 people, 15,504 households, and 8,558 families living in the city. Population density is 3,680.8 per square mile (1,421.2/km 2 ). There are 20,013 housing units with an average density of 1,862.2 per square mile (719.0/km 2 ). City racial makeup is 26.65% (10,543) White, 38.29% (15,148) Black or African American, 0.61% (242) Native American, 15.55% (6,153) Asian, 0.05% 18) Pacific Islands, 14.03% (5,549) from other races, and 4.82% (1,905) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 30.45% (12,044) of the population.
There were 15,504 households where 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.9% were couples living together, 22.2% had non-husbands female households, and 44.8% were not family. 37.5% of all households are made up of individuals, and 14.3% have someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the city, the population is spread by 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% years or more. The mean age was 36.3 years. For every 100 women there are 96.2 males. For every 100 women age 18 and older there are 94.4 men.
The 2006-10 US Society Census Survey showed that (in 2010 the dollar-adjusted inflation) average household income was $ 30,237 (with a margin of error of $ 2,354) and the average family income was $ 35,488 (/- $ 2,607 ). Men have an average income of $ 32,207 (/- $ 1,641) versus $ 29,298 (/- $ 1,380) for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 20,069 (/- $ 2,532). Approximately 23.1% of families and 25.3% of the population are below the poverty line, including 36.6% of those under the age of 18 and 16.8% of those aged 65 years or older.
2000 Census
In the 2000 US Census, there were 40,517 people, 15,848 households, and 8,700 families living in the city. Population density is 3,569.8 people per square mile (1,378.3 km/km 2 ). There are 20,219 housing units with an average density of 1,781.4 per square mile (687.8/km 2 ). City racial makeup is 44.16% black or African American, 26.68% White, 0.48% Native Americans, 10.40% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Island, 13.76% of the other races, and 4, 47% of two or more races. 24.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino from any race. 19.44% of the population are non-Hispanic whites.
There were 15,848 households where 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.8% were married couples living together, 23.2% had unmarried female households present, and 45.1% is not family. 37.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.4% have someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.26.
In cities the age distribution of the population shows 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% years or more. The average age is 35 years. For every 100 women, there are 96.1 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 93.2 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 26,969, and the average income for families is $ 31,997. Men have an average income of $ 25,471 compared to $ 23,863 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 15,402. Approximately 19.1% of families and 23.6% of the population are below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under 18 and 18.9% of those aged 65 and older.
Economy
As of September 2014, the larger Atlantic City area has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country of 13.8%, beyond the labor force of 141,000.
Tourism district
In July 2010, Governor Chris Christie announced that the takeover of the city state and local government "is imminent". Comparing rules in Atlantic City with "antique cars," Atlantic City's regulatory reform is a key part of Governor Chris Christie's plan, which was inaugurated on July 22, to revive an industry mired in a four-year slump in revenue and hammered by new competition from casinos in the surrounding states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and more recently, Maryland. In January 2011, Chris Christie announced the creation of the Atlantic City Tourism District, a state-run district that includes a boardwalk casino, casino marina, Atlantic City Outlet, and Bader Field. PublicMind poll Fairleigh Dickinson University surveyed New Jersey voters' attitude about the takeover. The survey of 16 February 2011 showed that 43% opposed the action while 29% preferred direct state supervision. Interestingly, the poll also found that even South Jersey voters expressed opposition to the plan; 40% reported that they were opposed to size and 37% reported that they supported it.
On 29 April 2011, the boundaries for the state-run tourism district were set. This district will include a heavier police presence, as well as an increase in beauty and infrastructure. CRDA will oversee all district functions and make changes to attract new businesses and attractions. New construction will be ambitious and may switch to leading domains.
The tourism district will consist of several major areas of the city; Marina District, Ducktown, Chelsea, South Inlet, Bader Field, and Gardner's Basin. Also includes 10 highways that lead to the district, including some on the north end of town, or North Beach. The Gardner Basin, which is home to the Atlantic City Aquarium, was originally abandoned outside the tourist district, while the residential neighborhood of Chelsea was removed from the deadline, due to complaints from the city. Also, the inclusion of Bader Square in the district was controversial and received much oversight from mayor Lorenzo Langford, who voted "no" to the creation of districts mentioning inclusion.
Casinos and gambling
In 1974, New Jersey voters voted 60% -40% against legalizing casino gambling at four sites across the state, but two years later approved by 56% -44% of the new referendum that legalized casinos, but restricted them to Atlantic City. Resorts Atlantic City was the first casino to open, in May 1978, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne. Atlantic City is considered the "Capital of East Coast Gambling", and currently has seven major casinos. In 2011, New Jersey's then 12 casinos employed some 33,000 employees, had 28.5 million visitors, generated $ 3.3 billion in game revenue, and paid $ 278 million in taxes. They are governed by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
In the midst of the US economic downturn and the legalization of gambling in neighboring and adjacent states (including Delaware, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania), four casino closures occur in 2014: Atlantic Club on January 13; Showboat on 31st August; Revel, which is Atlantic City's second-newest casino, on September 2nd; and Trump Plaza, which was originally opened in 1984, and is the city's poorest performing casino, on September 16th.
The executive at Trump Entertainment Resorts, whose only remaining property at the time was Trump Taj Mahal, said in 2013 that it was considering selling the Taj option and abating and exiting the gaming and hotel businesses. Trump Taj Mahal closed October 10, 2016 after failing to reach an agreement with the union.
Caesars Entertainment executives have reconsidered the future of the remaining three Atlantic City properties (Bally's, Caesars and Harrah's), after Chapter 11 filing for bankruptcy by the company's casino operating unit in January 2015.
Current Casino
- a Bally's Atlantic City includes The Wild Wild West Casino, which opened on July 2, 1997 and has an Old West American theme.
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Boardwalk
Atlantic City Boardwalk opened on June 26, 1870, a temporary structure that was established for the summer which is the first sidewalk in the United States.
The Boardwalk begins at Absecon Inlet in the north and runs along the southwest coast to the city limits 4 miles (6.4 km) away then resumes 1 1 / 2 mile (2.4 km) into the City of Ventnor. Casino/hotel in front of the boardwalk, as well as retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Notable attractions include Boardwalk Hall, House of Blues, and Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum.
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the northern part of the boardwalk overlooking Absecon Inlet, in a residential section called South Inlet. The oceanfront boardwalk in front of Casino Atlantic City survived a storm with minimal damage.
Boardwalk has been home to several docks for years. The first pier, Ocean Pier, was built in 1882. It eventually fell into a ruined and destroyed state. Another famous pier built during that time was Steel Pier, which opened in 1898, which once referred to itself as "The Showplace of the Nation". It now operates as an entertainment dock across from Hard Rock. Captain John Lake Young opened the "Young's Million Dollar Pier" as an arcade hall in 1903, and on the ocean side "set up a marble house", fronted by a formal garden, with lighting and landscaping designed by Young's old friend Thomas Alva Edison. Young's Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City's largest entertainment dock at the time, "transformed into a shopping center in the 1980s, known as" The stores of Ocean One. "In 2006, the Ocean One mall was purchased, refurbished and re-branded as "The Pier Shops at Caesars" and in 2015, its name was changed to "Playground Pier." Garden Pier, located opposite Revel Atlantic City, was once the cinema, and is now home to the Atlantic City History Museum.
Two other docks, the entertainment docks named Steeplechase Pier and Heinz 57 docks named Heinz Pier were destroyed in Great Hurricane Great Sands 1944. Steeplechase was rebuilt after the storm, and survived into the era of casinos. The "Steeplechase Pier Heliport" at Steel Pier is named in his honor. The last of the four piers still standing is Schiff's Central Pier, which is the only one that still offers the same attractions when it opened - some stores, and playcades, has reopened in 1990 after a $ 8 million renovation.
Shopping
Atlantic City has many different shopping districts and malls, many of which are located within or adjacent to the casino resort. Some of the smaller retail and dinner areas in the casino hotel include Borgata Shop and The Shoppes at Water Club inside Borgata, Waterfront Store inside Harrah's, Spice Road inside Trump Taj Mahal, while Resorts Casino Hotel has a small collection of shops and restaurants. The main shopping center is also located in and around Atlantic City.
In Atlantic City, shops include:
- The Playground Pier, an upscale underwater theme indoor pool located on the Million Dollar Pier formerly known as "The Shops at Ocean One". Four-storey shopping center contains themed floors.
- Tanger Outlets The Walk, an outdoor shopping center that spans several blocks. The only outlet mall in Atlantic County, The Walk opened in 2003 and is undergoing expansion.
- The Quarter at Tropicana, an old Havana-themed shopping mall in Tropicana, containing over 40 shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
Exhibition
Boardwalk Hall, officially known as the "Historic Atlantic City Hall", is an arena in Atlantic City along the sidewalk. Boardwalk Hall was Atlantic City's premier convention center until the opening of the Atlantic City Convention Center in 1997. The Atlantic City Convention Center includes a 500,000-square-foot showroom (46,000 m 2 ), 5 exhibition halls, 45 meeting rooms with an area of ​​109,000 square feet (10,100 m), a garage with 1,400 parking spaces, and an adjacent Sheraton hotel. Both Boardwalk Hall and Convention Center are operated by Atlantic City Convention & amp; Visitor Authority.
Art and culture
Monopoly
Atlantic City (sometimes referred to as "Monopoly City") has become well-known for many years for its portrayal in the US version of the popular board game, Monopoly , where the properties on the board are named after location in and near Atlantic City. While the original incarnation of the game did not feature Atlantic City, it was in Indianapolis that Ruth Hoskins studied the game, and took it back to Atlantic City. After he arrived, Hoskins made a new board with the Atlantic City street names, and taught it to a group of friends, who eventually proceeded to Charles Darrow, who made several modifications to the game and claimed it as his own invention.
Marvin Gardens, the leading yellow property on board, is actually spelling the real name of the location, "Marven Gardens". The spelling error was said to have been introduced by Charles Todd and continued when his home-made council of Monopoly was copied by Charles Darrow and from there Parker Brothers. It was not until 1995 that Parker Brothers admitted this mistake and officially apologized to Marven Gardens residents for the misspelling, though his spelling mistakes were not corrected.
Some actual locations corresponding to board elements have changed since the game's release. Illinois Avenue was named Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the 1980s. St. Charles Place no longer exists, because Showboat Casino Hotel developed where it once ran.
The "Short Line" is believed to refer to the Shore Fast Line, a tram line that serves Atlantic City. B & amp; O Railroad does not serve Atlantic City. A small book included with the print edition of 1935 states that the four railroads serving the Atlantic City in the mid-1930s were the Jersey Center, the Coastline of the Sea, the Reading Train, and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The "Electrical Company" and "Water Works" that actually serve this city are the Atlantic City Power Company and the Atlantic City Utilities Authority, respectively.
Attractions
Since the growth of Atlantic City as a resort city, a number of attractions and tourist traps started in the city. The popular equipment at the beginning of the 20th century at Steel Pier is a horse dive, introduced by William "Doc" Carver. Steel Pier features several other new attractions, including Diving Bell, high human divers and water circus. The ad for Steel Pier in its heyday featured a plaster statue mounted on a wooden base along the road to Atlantic City. At the end of World War II, many animal demonstrations declined in popularity after criticism of animal abuse and neglect.
The rolling chairs, which were introduced in 1876 and used continuously since 1887, have become a boardwalk fixture to this day. While the powered carts appeared in the 1960s, the original and most commonly made of wicker. Canopic seat-on-wheel canopy manually pushes boardwalk length by helper, like Rickshaw.
The Absecon Lighthouse is a beach beacon located in the South Atlantic City Inlet section overlooking Absecon Inlet. It is the highest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third highest stone lighthouse in the United States. Construction began in 1854, with the first light ignited on January 15, 1857. The lighthouse was disabled in 1933 and although the light still shines every night, it was no longer an active navigation aid. Gardner's Basin, which is home to the Atlantic City Aquarium as well as small shops and restaurants, is located not far north of Absecon Light.
Since 2003, Atlantic City has hosted the Thunder above the Boardwalk, an annual exhibit on boardwalk. The annual event, a joint venture between Fighter Wing New Jersey Air Guard 177 and several casinos, attracts over 750,000 visitors annually.
While located 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Atlantic City in Margate City, Lucy Gajah has become almost an icon for the Atlantic City area. Lucy is a six-dimensional six-dimensional example of the novelty architecture, built of wood and lead sheet in 1882 by James V. Lafferty in an attempt to sell real estate and attract tourism. Over the years, Lucy has served as a restaurant, business office, cottage, and tavern (the latter closed by Prohibition). Lucy had fallen into disrepair in 1960 and was scheduled for demolition. The structure was moved and renewed as a result of the "Save Lucy" campaign in 1970 and accepted the designation as National Historic Landmark in 1976, and was open as a museum.
Miss America contest
Atlantic City was the home of the Miss America competition, but moved to Las Vegas for seven years before returning. The Miss America competition began on September 7, 1921, as a two-day beauty contest, and it included country contestants as well as women from different cities across the country. That year's event was called "Atlantic City Pageant", and the grand prize winner, Margaret Gorman, took home a 3-foot Golden Mermaid trophy. Gorman was not called "Miss America" ​​until 1922, when he re-entered the contest and lost to Mary Campbell. The contest begins to extend the tourist season after Labor Day weekend. The contest has been broadcast nationwide since 1954. The event peaked in the early 1960s, when repeatedly the highest rated program on American television. It is seen as a symbol of the United States, with Miss America often referred to as the female equivalent of the President. The long friend of the contest, Bert Parks, hosted the event from 1955 to 1979. At the Atlantic City Convention Center, there was an interactive 400-pound (180 kg) interactive sculpture holding the crown. When a visitor puts their heads in the crown, the sensor activates the recording of the "There She Is..." line through the speakers hidden behind the nearby bushes.
LGBT events known as "Miss'd America Pageant" are held every year. Originally started in 1994 as a fundraiser for LGBT local charity, the show features drag queens on the runway in a manner similar to the Miss America contest.
Boardwalk Empire
Since 2010, the Boardwalk Empire , the American television series from the HBO cable network in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, has provided a new light in the city. Starring Steve Buscemi, the show was adapted from the chapter on the historical crook of Enoch "Nucky" Johnson (who was named "Enoch Thompson" in the show) in Nelson Johnson's book, The Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Atlantic City Corruption . The series was filmed in New York City in various locations that perpetuate the architecture of the Atlantic City period and on a set built to resemble the Atlantic City boardwalk in the 1920s.
Around the same time from the September 2010 premiere, Press of Atlantic City created Boss of the Boardwalk , a 45-minute documentary that aired on August 21, 2010. on NBC TV -40 and aired six additional times in the following weeks.
After the premiere of the Boardwalk Empire , interest in the Roaring Twenties era of Atlantic City has grown. In October 2010, a plan was revealed to renovate the ill-fated Resorts Casino Hotel into the theme of Roaring Twenties. Re-branding was proposed by current owner Dennis Gomes, and began in December 2010 when he took over the casino. These changes feature an art deco design in the resort, as well as presenting new 20s era uniforms for employees and music over a period of time. The casino also introduced drinks and events reminiscent of the period. The actual building where he lives, The Ritz-Carlton, offers a tour.
In 2011, the Bus Academy embarked on a trolley tour called "Nucky's Way", a tour bus service featuring actors depicting Nucky, as well as other characters, while circling the city. Nucky's Way is the second trolley tour to take advantage of the Boardwalk Empire , after The Great American Trolley company embarked on a weekly Atlantic City tour with the Roaring Twenties theme in early June 2011.
On August 1, 2011, the façade model after the set of Boardwalk Empire was launched on the sidewalk in front of a vacant spot at the former Trump World's Fair resort site. The faÃÆ'§ade storefront, which consists of vinyl affixed to the three major sections of plywood, was the brainchild of longtime radio host Pinky Kravitz, who is also a columnist for The Press of Atlantic City and the host of WMGM Presents Pinky on NBC40.
Beach concerts
In 2014, it was announced that Atlantic City will host two major beach concerts. Two headliners are Blake Shelton, which takes place on July 31, 2015 and Lady Antebellum, which takes place on 3 August 2014. On June 22, 2015, it was announced that Maroon 5 with special guests Nick Jonas and Matt McAndrew would be the headlines. on August 16, 2015. A few weeks later, it was announced that Rascal Flatts would play a second summer beach concert on August 20, 2015, with special guest Ashley Monroe. This concert will be part of their Riot Tour. Both concerts are charged entrance fee.
Sports
On November 16, 2006, Hal Handel, CEO of Greenwood Racing, announced that Atlantic City Race Course in Hamilton Township will increase the live race dates from four days per year, up to 20 days per year.
The ShopRite LPGA Classic is a LPGA Tour women's golf tournament held near Atlantic City since 1986.
Parks and recreation
Atlantic City is one of five municipalities - and the only one outside Cape May County - offers free public access to the oceanfront watched by the lifeguard, joining Wildwood, Wildwood North, Wildwood Crest and Upper Township's Strathmere.
Government
Local government
Atlantic City is governed in the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Mayor-Municipal City Council (Plan D) system, which is implemented by an effective direct petition from 1 July 1982. The City Council is the governing body of the Atlantic City. There are nine members of the Council, who are elected to serve for a period of four years, one in each of the six environments and three serving in large numbers. The City Council exercises the legislative power of the municipality for the purpose of holding Council meetings to introduce ordinances and resolutions to govern the City. In addition, Board members review the budget proposed by the Mayor; providing for annual audit of City accounts and financial transactions; organize standing committees and hold public hearings to address key issues affecting Atlantic City. Former Mayor Bob Levy created the Atlantic City Council of Ethics in 2007, but the Council was dissolved two years later through the Atlantic City Council vote.
By 2018, the Mayor is Frank Gilliam. The City Council Member is the President of the Marty Small Sr. Council. (2nd Ward, 2019), Chuen "Jimmy" Cheng (5th Ward, 2019), Moisse "Mo" Delgado (At-Large, 2017), Frank M. Gilliam Jr. (At-Large, 2017), Jesse O. Kurtz (6th Ward, 2019), William "Speedy" Marsh (4th Ward, 2019), Aaron "Sporty" Randolph (1st Ward, 2019), Kaleem Shabazz (3rd Ward , 2019) and George Tibbitt (At-Large, 2017).
Deletion and Mayoral resignation
After a question about the false claims he made about his military record, Mayor Bob Levy left City Hall in September 2007 in a city-owned vehicle for an unknown destination. After 13 days of absence, his lawyer revealed that Levy was in the Carrier Clinic, a rehab hospital. Retribution resigned in October 2007 and then President of the Board William Marsh took over the position of Mayor and served six weeks until a temporary mayor was appointed.
Representations of Federal, state and county
Atlantic City is located in the 2nd Congress district and is part of New Jersey 2 state legislative district.
The New Jersey Second Congress district is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrat Cory Booker (Newark, term ended 2021) and Bob Menendez (Paramus, 2019).
For sessions 2018-2019 (Senate, General Assembly), the Legislative New Jersey 2nd Legislative District is represented in the State Senate by Chris A. Brown (R, Ventnor Town) and in the General Assembly by Vince Mazzeo (D, Northfield) and John Armato (D, Buena Vista Township). The governor of New Jersey is Phil Murphy (D, Middletown Township). Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Sheila Oliver (D, East Orange).
Atlantic County is governed by a directly elected local executive and nine members of the Council of Rightsholders, responsible for the law. Executives serve a four-year term and rights holders are elected for a staggering three-year period, four of which are selected from the region on a grand scale and five of the free right holders represent the equally populated district. In 2018, Atlantic County Executive is Republican Dennis Levinson, whose term ends December 31, 2019. Board Member Elect Right Choice is Chairman Frank D. Formica, Vice Chairman of Freeholder At-Large (R, 2018, Margate City) Maureen Kern, Freeholder District 2, including Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (section), Linwood, Longport, Margate City, Northfield, Somers Point and Ventnor City (R, 2018, Somers Point), Ashley R. Bennett, Freeholder District 3, Egg Harbor Township and Hamilton Township), James A. Bertino, Freeholder District 5, including Buena, Buena Vista Town, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom, Hamilton Township (Hammonton, Mullica Township and Weymouth Township), Ernest D. Coursey, Freeholder District 1, including Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (section) and Pleasantville (D, 2019, Atlantic City), Richard R. Dase, Freehol District der 4, including Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township and Port Republic (R, 2019, Galway City), Caren L. Fitzpatrick, Freeholder At-Large (D, 2020, Linwood), Amy L. Gatto, Freeholder At-Large , 2019), Mays Landing in Hamilton Township) and John W. Risley, Freeholder At-Large (R., 2020, Egg Harbor Township) Atlantic County constitutional officer is County Clerk Edward P. McGettigan (D, 2021; Linwood), Sheriff Eric Scheffler (D, 2021, Northfield) and Surrogate James Curcio (D, 2020, Hammonton).
Politics
On March 23, 2011, there were a total of 20,001 registered voters in Atlantic City, of which 12,063 (60.3% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,542 (7.7% vs. 25.2%) registered as Republicans and 6.392 ( 32.0% vs 44.3%) are listed as Unaffiliated. There are 4 registered voters to the other party. Among the city's 2010 Census populations, 50.6% (vs. 58.8% in the Atlantic Region) were registered to vote, including 67.0% of those aged 18 and older (vs. 76.6% districts).
In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 9,948 votes (86.6% vs. 57.9% countywide), ahead of Mitt Romney Republic with 1,548 votes (13.5% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 49 votes 0.4% vs. 0.9%), among 11,489 ballot papers cast by 21,477 registered voters of the city, for voters 53.5% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County). In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 10,975 votes (82.1% vs. 56.5% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 2,175 votes (16.3% vs. 41.6%) and other candidates with 82 votes 0.6% vs. 1.1%), among 13,370 ballot papers cast by 26,030 registered voters in the city, for voters 51.4% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County). In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 8,487 votes (74.5% vs. 52.0% countywide), in front of George W. Bush Republic with 2,687 votes (23.6% vs 46.2%) and other candidates with 96 (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among 11,389 ballot papers cast by 23,310 registered voters in the city, with 48.9% of voters (vs. 69.8% in all regions).
At the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 4,293 votes (52.6% vs. 34.9% countywide), in front of Republic Chris Christie with 2,897 votes (35.5% vs. 60.0%) and other candidates with 63 votes (0.8% vs. 1.3%), among the 8,155 ballots cast by 23,049 registered voters in the city, yielding 35.4% of voters (vs 41.5% in the region). In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 4,988 votes (69.9% vs. 44.5% countywide), in front of Republic Chris Christie with 1,578 votes (22.1% vs. 47.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 157 votes (2.2% vs 4.8%) and other candidates with 99 votes (1.4% vs. 1.2%), among the 7,141 ballots issued by 22,585 registered voters in the city, yielding 31.6% of voters (vs 44.9% in area).
City and state agents
New Jersey Casino Control Commission
The New Jersey Casino Control Commission is a New Jersey state government agency established in 1977 as the state's gambling control board, responsible for managing the Casino Control Act and its regulations to ensure public trust and confidence in the credibility and integrity of the casino industry and operations casino in Atlantic City. The casino operates under a license granted by the Commission. The Commission is headquartered in the Arcade Building on Tennessee Avenue and Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
New Jersey Division on Gaming Enforcement
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement is a division of the New Jersey Public Security and Security Department and is responsible for casino game revenue certification, registering casino employees and non-game vendors, licensed game vendors, and handling all casino protective complaints.
Casino Development Reinforcement Board
CRDA was established in 1984 and is responsible for directing the reinvestment of casino funds in public and private projects to benefit Atlantic City and other areas of the country. From 1985 to April 2008, CRDA spent US $ 1.5 billion on projects in Atlantic City and US $ 300 million throughout New Jersey.
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Conventions & amp; Visitors Authority (ACCVA) is responsible for advertising and marketing for the city as well as promoting economic growth through the development of convention and leisure tourism. ACCVA manages Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City Convention Center, as well as Boardwalk Welcome Center at Boardwalk Hall and welcome center on Atlantic City Expressway. In 2011, ACCVA was absorbed into the CRDA as part of a state takeover that created a tourism area.
Atlantic City Custom Spring Area
The Atlantic City Special Improvement District (SID) is a non-profit organization created in 1992, funded by a tax assessment specifically for businesses in the repair district. This undertakes various activities to improve the city's business community, including street cleaning and promotional efforts. In 2011, SID was absorbed by CRDA; former SID boundaries will be expanded to cover all areas in the newly formed tourism district. Under the new structure, defined by state law, the CRDA assumes responsibility for SID staff, equipment, and programs. The new SID division includes an SID committee composed of CRDA board members and an advisory board consisting of current and other trustees.
Fire Department
The Atlantic City Fire Department ( ACFD ) provides fire protection and emergency first-aid medical services to the city. The ACFD operates from six fire stations, located throughout the city in a battalion, under the command of a Battalion Chief, who in turn reports to the on-duty Vice President, or Tourist Commander per shift.
Location of fire station and apparatus
Below is a complete list of all the firefighting locations and the city's fire apparatus.
Police Department
The city is protected by the Atlantic City Police Department, which handles 150,000 calls per year. The Chief Constable is Henry White.
Education
The Atlantic City School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. In the academic year 2014-15, the districts and 11 schools have registration of 7,143 students and 728.0 class teachers (by FTE), for teacher-student ratio 9.8: 1. Schools in the district (with registration data 2014-15 from the National Center for Education Statistics) is Venice Park School (90 students in PreK), Brighton Avenue School (334 students in K-5 class), Chelsea Heights School (357; PreK-8), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Complex School (679; PreK-8), New York Avenue School (617; PreK-8), Pennsylvania Avenue School (604; PreK-8), Richmond Avenue School (648; PreK-8), Sovereign Avenue Schools (734; K-8), Texas Avenue School (586; K-8), Uptown School Complex (601; PreK-8) and Atlantic City High School (2.010; 9-12). Pennsylvania Avenue School opened for the 2012-13 school year, with most students shifting from New Jersey Avenue School, which is one of the oldest and most rundown schools in the district.
Students from Brigantine, Longport, Margate City and Ventnor City attend the Atlantic City College as part of sending/receiving links with their respective school districts.
Public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton City or Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts, located at Somers Point.
The Oceanside Charter School, which offers pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade, was established in 1999 and closed in June 2013 when its charter was not renewed by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Founded in 1908, Our Lady Star of Sea Regional School is a Catholic elementary school, operating under the jurisdiction of the Camden Diocese.
Nearby campus campuses include Cape Atlantic Community Campus and Stockton University, the latter offering classes and resources in the city such as the Carnegie Library Center.
Media outlet
Newspapers and magazines
- Press from Atlantic City
- Atlantic City people
- Atlantic City Weekly
- Casino Connection
Radio station
- WEHA 88.7 FM - Gospel
- WAYV 95.1 FM - Large 40
- WTTH 96.1 FM - Urban AC
- WFPG 96.9 FM - AC (Lite Rock 96.9)
- WENJ 97.3 FM - Sports
- WTKU 98.3 FM - Classic Hit (Kool 98.3)
- WZBZ 99.3 FM - Rhythm (Buzz)
- WZXL 100,7 FM - Rock (The Rock Station)
- WWAC 102.7 FM - Large 40 (AC 102.7)
- WMGM 103.7 FM - Active Stone (WMGM Rocks)
- WSJO 104.9 FM - Hot AC (Sojo 104.9)
- WPUR 107.3 â € <â €
- WWJZ 640 AM - Religion
- WMID 1340 AM - Legacy
- WOND 1400 AM - News/Talk
- WPGG 1450 AM - Talk
- WBSS 1490 AM - Classic Click
Television station
Atlantic City is part of the Philadelphia television market. There, six licensed stations in the area.
- WACP 4 Channel Atlantic City (Mandiri)
- WMGM-LP Channel 7 Atlantic City (Silent)
- WMGM-TV Channel 40 Wildwood (Network of Justice)
- Channel W45CP-D 45 Atlantic City (Daystar)
- Channel W48DP-D 45 Atlantic City (EICB)
Infrastructure
Transportation
Roads and highways
As of May 2010, the city has a total of 103.67 miles (166.84 km) from the highway, where 88.26 miles (142.04 km) is managed by the city government, 1.29 miles (2.08 km) by Atlantic County and 5.32 miles (8.56 km) by the New Jersey Transportation Department and 8.80 miles (14.16 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Three roads to the Atlantic City are Black Horse Pike/Harding Highway (US 322/40 via the Albany Avenue bridge), White Horse Pike (US 30), and Atlantic City Expressway. The Atlantic City is approximately 132 miles (212 km) south of New York City by road (via Garden State Parkway) and 55 miles (89 km) southeast of Philadelphia.
Public transport
The Atlantic City is connected to other cities in several ways. Atlantic City NJ Rail Terminal The transit at Atlantic City Convention Center provides services from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia through several smaller South Jersey communities via the Atlantic City Line.
On June 20, 2006, the NJ Transit board approved a three-year trial of express train service between New York Penn Station and Atlantic City Rail Terminal. The line, known as ACES (Atlantic City Express Service), runs from February 2009 to March 2012. The estimated travel time is 2 1 / 2 clock, with a stop at Newark's Penn Station, and is part of an investment of millions of casino dollars in Atlantic City. Most of the funding for transit lines is provided by Harrah's Entertainment (owners of Harrah's Atlantic City and Caesars Atlantic City) and Borgata.
The Atlantic City Bus Terminal is home to local, intrastate and interstate bus companies including Transit, Academy and Greyhound NJ bus lines. The Greyhound Lucky Streak Express offers services to Atlantic City from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Inside the city, public transport is provided by NJ Transit along 13 routes, including service between the city and Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on route 319, and services to and from Atlantic City on route 501 (to Brigantine Beach), 502 (to Atlantic Cape Community College) 504 (to Ventnor Plaza), 505 (to Longport), 507 (to Ocean City), 508 (to Hamilton Mall), 509 (to Ocean City), 551 (to Philadelphia), 552 (to Cape May ), 553 (to Upper Deerfield Township), 554 (to Lindenwold PATCO station) and 559 (to Lakewood Township).
The Atlantic City Jitney Association (ACJA) offers services on four fixed route lines and on transport to and from the train terminal.
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