Van Drew Obtains Funding That Will Save Lives in Atlantic City

It is not an exaggeration to say that this federal funding that has been obtained by United States Congressman Jeff Van Drew will save lives in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Van Drew, R-NJ-2, has assigned a tremendous amount of time to directly assist Atlantic City residents in a variety of areas, including:

Helping Atlantic City public housing who have lived without heat, hot water and proper cooking facilities for more than 3 years.

It should be noted that this is a community that overwhelmingly votes against Van Drew regularly.

Van Drew has promised that the new United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will be visiting Atlantic City to resolve these blatant deficiencies once and for all.

Now, Van Drew has achieved funding for new lighting in Atlantic City.

Light is one of the greatest disinfectants to help prevent crime.

The funding is part of a jobs program for Atlantic City that Van Drew has achieved.

“Additionally, a grant I secured for the Atlantic City Police Department is funding new street lighting and camera systems to improve safety across the city. Some of the EnVision Center graduates will even have the chance to apply their skills by helping with these public safety upgrades. When we invest in our local communities, we are giving people the tools they need to build better lives for themselves and their families. That is why it why it is so important to focus on both the immediate needs and the long-term goals of the people we serve. By funding job training programs, improving public safety, and helping local organizations grow, we are setting the foundation for a stronger, more resilient South Jersey,” said Van Drew.

Below are exclusive, rare photos of the former Atlantic City area Adventure Village theme park that operated for about a decade, into the 1970’s.

These photos were taken by Don Hurley, just days before the buildings were torn down.