The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) hosted a “First Serve to Our First Responders” Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, located at Tropicana Atlantic City, to kick off 2023 Atlantic City Restaurant Week.
During the annual event, 23 Atlantic City first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMS, EMTs, dispatchers, and beach patrol members, were recognized for their valiant service to the local community.
Along with the brave men and women who were honored, CRDA Deputy Executive Director Maisha Moore, Atlantic County Commissioner Ernest D. Coursey, Atlantic City Director of Emergency Management Scott Evans, and Atlantic City Police Department Chief James A. Sarkos were among the notable attendees at the event.
During the event, each first responder received a commemorative certificate for their service as well as an overnight stay at Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Resorts, two Atlantic City Restaurant Week dinner gift cards, and more items of appreciation.
The first responders honored included:
Atlantic City Fire Department (ACFD): Deputy Chief Duane Brock II, Captain Mark A. Cheatham, Captain Gregory DeSantis, Firefighter Mauro Sandoval, and Firefighter Quashawn Williams
Exceptional EMS: EMT Crew Chief Thomas Fedorczyk, EMT Allisha Lecuyer, EMT Ashley Maydan and EMT Michaela Sless
Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD): Officers John Bell, Chris Dodson, Eric Evans and Jamira Norwood
Atlantic City Beach Patrol (ACBP): Lifeguards Brendan Santangelo and Kevin Wallace
Atlantic City Police Communications: PST Veronica Rosado and PST Shardeija Warner-Brockenbrough
AtlantiCare Paramedics: EMS EMT Sean Desmond, EMS Medcom EMT Maggie Geisenhoffer, EMS Paramedic Erica Hartman, and EMS MICN Michael Smith
Atlantic City Public Works: Jeffrey Callway and Eric Forbey
Now in its 15th year, Atlantic City Restaurant Week runs from Oct. 1-6, 2023, with more than 50 restaurants throughout the Atlantic City region participating, offering specially priced, multi-course lunch ($20.23) and dinner ($40.23) meals. To see a list of participating restaurants, view menus, and make reservations, visit ACRestaurantWeek.com.
