Thursday, February 13, 2003
Suddenly, BYOB
Our man on the street reports that Tortuga's Cantina on South Clinton Avenue has recently lost its liquor license. Apparently they forgot to renew. They have intentions of getting the license back, but they aren't sure when.
On the positive side, our man on the street reports that his meal was positively delicious. See the Trenton Downtowner report from May 2002, from the good ol' days when Tortuga's liquor license was in full swing.
On the positive side, our man on the street reports that his meal was positively delicious. See the Trenton Downtowner report from May 2002, from the good ol' days when Tortuga's liquor license was in full swing.
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Santiago's appointment not a smash hit
Newly appointed Trenton Police director Joseph Santiago is not exactly receiving a warm welcome from his future employees. Kevin Shea of the Trenton Times reports.
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Palmer courts controversy with new top cop
Despite rumors circulating this morning that Trenton would name a new police director, and it would be interim director Abe Hemsey, the actual choice was former head of the N.J. state police, Joseph Santiago.
Santiago, a controversial figure, stepped down from his position as Head Trooper October 18, 2002, after only seven months on the job. Among the more outrageous claims were allegations, never proven, that Santiago had ties to organized crime.
A curious excerpt from the New Jersey Capitol Report's October 19, 2002 article on Santiago's demise certainly makes you wonder if someone in state government pulled some strings:
"Yesterday morning, a cadre of McGreevey's closest advisers met at the governor's mansion to finalize Santiago's ouster. They included Samson, Middlesex County political boss John Lynch, Camden County political boss George Norcross, and McGreevey's top aides.
Santiago yesterday denied that he had demanded the Governor find him a new job. But he did say he wanted help in clearing his name. McGreevey yesterday said he was taking no action to find Santiago employment and offered only a tepid defense. The Governor wished Santiago and his family well and said he had "served to the best of his ability." (Emphasis ours)
Santiago, a controversial figure, stepped down from his position as Head Trooper October 18, 2002, after only seven months on the job. Among the more outrageous claims were allegations, never proven, that Santiago had ties to organized crime.
A curious excerpt from the New Jersey Capitol Report's October 19, 2002 article on Santiago's demise certainly makes you wonder if someone in state government pulled some strings:
"Yesterday morning, a cadre of McGreevey's closest advisers met at the governor's mansion to finalize Santiago's ouster. They included Samson, Middlesex County political boss John Lynch, Camden County political boss George Norcross, and McGreevey's top aides.
Santiago yesterday denied that he had demanded the Governor find him a new job. But he did say he wanted help in clearing his name. McGreevey yesterday said he was taking no action to find Santiago employment and offered only a tepid defense. The Governor wished Santiago and his family well and said he had "served to the best of his ability." (Emphasis ours)
What's Troy Vincent got to do with Trenton?
Troy Vincent graduated from Pennsbury High School, but he was born in Trenton and today he's involved in discussions regarding the development/redevelopment of a number of downtown Trenton properties. Rumors circulating include a health club/spa and a private dining club.
Troy Vincent may be an all-pro cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, but his impressive list of civic activities is only matched by his tremendous business acumen. Not sure where we got that? Well, it came from Troy's own Web site. Check it out for yourself. Does Trenton need more entrepreneurs like Troy? If he's got tremendous business acumen, we sure do.
Troy Vincent may be an all-pro cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, but his impressive list of civic activities is only matched by his tremendous business acumen. Not sure where we got that? Well, it came from Troy's own Web site. Check it out for yourself. Does Trenton need more entrepreneurs like Troy? If he's got tremendous business acumen, we sure do.
