Welcome
The A.P.C.C. was created by sabotaged employees.
Provable evidence shows publicly stated commitments have been breached. We propose to bring a solution to avoid furth action.
We support solutions over controversy!
Jewel of the Jersey Shore
First and foremost, we at The A.P.C.C. would like to thank IStar for their assistance in Asbury Park NJ. They have done a phenomenal job in areas that others have failed or struggled to accomplish. And it is very unfortunate that we have to address this issue that brewed from being ignored.
On 7/25/2019 it was stated in Nareit How IStar helped revitalize the Jersey Shore. Besides gaining national recognition (they deserve) for their accomplishments, regarding the beautiful structures in Asbury Park NJ. IStar stated they developed a strategic plan—the first step being to reset the residential market, Cheripka says. Part of the plan focused on reworking the “live-work-play” philosophy of other magnet cities to “stay-play-live-work” to take advantage of Asbury Park’s unique flavor and meet its needs. The city had always maintained “play” through its cultural and entertainment background, but other areas needed work.
The A.P.C.C. is a combination of multiple employees who were sabotaged after the unfortunate act that took place in the summer of 2020. We seek to turn tragedies into triumph and seek to avoid unnecessary controversy that is addressable and fixable for all to win and to keep Asbury Park NJ in positive light.
One thing can and must be said. The City of Asbury Park should be proud of these residential employees who took no parts in criminal, unethical or egregious activities as these actions were committed by employees of other communities, outside of the Asbury Park/Neptune and direct local areas. And the City needs to support this effort.
Partnership
Ever since the unfortunate mishap in summer of 2020, it is clear that the "work" aspect of the “stay-play-live-work” became an issue, (which is fixable), and as IStar stated in the Nareit article - "other areas needed work". From our experience, since the unfortunate situation in summer of 2020, the "work" aspect on behalf of IStar in this area "needs work" (respectfully), and we have a proposal for such based on the fact IStar partners within the local community and is first and foremost dedicated and committed to the community of Asbury Park NJ, Asbury Park’s government, the hotel industry, and within the local community.
We at The A.P.C.C. are very interested in the creative field and the hotel industry "in Asbury Park" as we have already proven our success at the Hotel's Complex that is indisputable, which in fact, IStar has witnessed and cannot object to and does not interfere with the existence of who manages the properties as others in partnerships from the local area have not done, respectfully in regards to landscaping, pest control, elevator, laundry, event security and beverage services.
We want to keep the City of Asbury Park on the right track with the goals, agendas and commitments to the community. We especially support the projects that have led to permanent jobs and as the Nareit article states, "the completion of The Asbury hotel and Asbury Lanes, the projects created 200 full-time, year-round jobs (alone).
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Proposal
We believe in solving issues that arise, which is the best thing to do to maintain the positive track the City of Asbury Park NJ is on. We will not be the ones with willful indifference and will not be the ones who sold and or support false narratives to the community.
We have a proposal to bring a solution to this overseen mishap that is a winning situation for all involved, and to stay on the right track with the publicly stated promises, commitments, and dedications, that were represented to the community of Asbury Park publicly, on multiple occasions.
It was published in the Asbury Sun on 2/14/2019 that "IStar is committed to working with the community to find a solution that works for all of Asbury Park". With this and other statements mentioning committed and community. We have a proposal for a solution to this situation, which is a win win for all involved and to derail negative publicity for Asbury Park NJ
News
IStar publicly stated that they partner with local businesses, organizations and community leaders. Based on provable facts that local residential employees were sabotaged by non-local employees in leadership roles, who acted on their own behalf, for their own agenda, to control the leadership roles and day to day operations, we are requesting to meet with IStar and the City Government Body to address this situation with a proposed solution.
A Hearing needs to take place.
In 2018 CBS News reported that Asbury Park residents were up in arms over IStar's redevelopment plan. The City Council was involved, and this issue was resolved. One resident stated, "Asbury Park stands for inclusion, respect, openness and transparency."
In 2018 the Asbury Park Press reported that the City Government body and IStar have been in communications to resolve an issue related to community concerns. IStar agreed to come back to the table to discuss the project. The City Government body and IStar, respectfully should do the same in this case that started from a criminal act that caused local employees who did nothing wrong, their leadership roles and employment.
Our Values
At The A.P.C.C., together, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, respect, and honesty.
Together, we stand against violations of NJLAD, retaliation, blackballing, falsification of payroll & employee records, deliberate omission of facts, unfair promotions, tampering, misrepresentation, fraud and more from Covid-19 to April 2021.
At Will Employment does NOT support these unethical actions in New Jersey... The publicly stated commitments and promises that were represented to the community must continue in good faith.
There was a major mishap that was overlooked. How is there a 3-way commitment with only 2 representatives out of the 3-way commitment present and involved dating back to 2016 and especially in 2020 after the criminal act of embezzlement occurred?
IStar stated publicly, they are first and foremost dedicated to the City of AP! Which one out of the 3-way commitment was left out and what role does the community play regarding the Asbury Complex? IStar is committed to the community of AP, no matter who operated or operates the Complex, It's first and foremost the community of AP.
The Facts
A particular group of corrupt individuals with leadership positions "representing themselves" took it amongst themselves to sabotage local employees while there was no community representation on behalf of Asbury Park to assist with IStar's publicly stated commitments.
More than a dozen local employees were sabotaged, wrongfully terminated, blackballed, slandered and more since Covid-19, while the actors remain employed. The promises and commitments have been breached with the assistance of a corrupt HR dept from July 2020 to April 2021.
Non-local employees in leadership roles intentionally sabotaged employees from Asbury Park and Neptune NJ, as evidence retained, confirms proof of such, from July 2020 to April 2021. This is the effect of the criminal act that took place.
Local employees were never provided a representative on behalf of the community, IStar publicly stated they are committed to, which would have prevented these actions from taking place between July 2020 to April 2021 after the criminal act of embezzlement, leading to other situations.
Mishap
After the criminal act of embezzlement and indictment, local employees were left to fight for their employment and were attacked for their positions and employment by non-local employees in leadership roles with sinister intentions, while no one from IStar checked in with the local employees from Asbury Park and Neptune and never had Community representation present in place on behalf of the Community of Asbury Park NJ, who IStar states they are committed to.
These actions were preventable before May 2021 had there been a committee or group to represent the work aspect in Asbury Park at the Complex. This has nothing to do with any company that managed or manages the Complex. This has everything to do with the publicly stated promises and commitments to the Asbury Park community by IStar, which was/is supported by the City of Asbury Park NJ Government Body. This is in the interest of what was represented to us, "the Community" of Asbury Park NJ.
This is clearly a resolvable issue between the community and the ones who stated they are committed to the community of Asbury Park NJ and can be done in good faith.
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A commitment is a form of contractual agreement!
“iStar is first and foremost dedicated to the community of Asbury Park. We are committed to doing our part to continue to drive Asbury Park into the future as a City for people to live, play and work". Brian Cheripka, senior VP, land and development of iStar. (publicly stated)
We echo and fully support the recent statements published in the Coaster Newspaper on April 2, 2024. Community Involvement is important, as the community should have been involved in the work ratio and employment aspect long before May 2021 as IStar stated publicly "live - play - work", which was recently turned into "live - stay - play". The word work was completely eliminated against the future commitments stated in writing.
IStar is dedicated and committed to the community of Asbury Park NJ, these are statements from IStar, not the property management companies.
One simple meeting with IStar could have resolved this issue a long time ago, instead it was allowed to brew as the local community employees maintained the upkeep and cosmetic look that drew great attention from multiple media outlets that made the City of AP and IStar look good there projects.
Solution
Asbury Park is stronger together than apart. Job training programs and jobs were offered to local residents who were hired and did a tremendous job in showing hospitality towards the visiting guests and did a superior job in upkeeping the Asbury Complex which is in Asbury Park NJ. The Hotel Complex will be here in Asbury Park when outside employee's return to their communities.
We will not let outsiders with sinister intentions divide us in Asbury Park, while they return home to their own communities knowing of their conduct in Asbury Park. The job programs were to hire local residents. Community involvement should require a watch dog group to protect the interests of the commitments to Asbury Park that would have derailed anyone with sinister intentions to act unethically and in an egregious manner, which was done by a corrupt group of people who reside outside of the area.
Property Management companies are welcome, however, its individuals with sinister intentions that have been the problem, that presently remains, stemming from July 2020 to April 2021.
We will not let a group of individuals who are non-local residents continue to thrive by way of unethical and fraudulent activities that disregards and underminds the Community of Asbury Park, The Property Managers and IStar's agenda, goals and commitments to bring Asbury Park back. These unethical individuals' actions were and are a disservice to us all.
If there was community involvement in regards to having a community committee in place acting on behalf of the work aspect of the publicly stated commitment, none of this would have taken place and or would have been resolved immediately and the egregious actions towards the local community employees who were employed would not have taken place.
Community Liaison
The employees who were sabotaged have been employed "at the time" since the opening of the Asbury Hotel. Others were hired in 2018 and 2019. All can confirm that there was never a community liaison in place to address issues if they came about. There was no directories or reference of such, no one has ever attended employee events, checked in, held or attended meetings, nothing. Had there had been, no one would be reading this information website as we speak.
The City of Asbury Park has a vested interest to come out of a 30 to 50 year slumber, and there is no way that there shouldn't be and/or should not have been a community liaison in place if there are partnerships, promises, dedications and commitments. Especially after the unfortunate criminal act that started the employment sabotaging.
A commitment and partnership with no one to represent the interest of the commitment and partnership is unheard of. This means a particular side can do and get away with anything if one party is not present in the commitment.
