Atlantic Development Owner Peter Fine
Currently under criminal investigation
Mayor Clinton Young
Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee Chairman Devereaux Cannick
Kenneth Plummer of Kensworth Consulting
Alleged Lobbyist/Consultant
Last week Mount Vernon Exposed reported that Atlantic Development is proposing to build several low income skyscrapers on Gramatan Ave. This particular development project is receiving extra scrutiny because it is alleged that Democratic Chairman Devereaux Cannick, Kenneth Plummer, and James (Jamie) Dickerson have joined forces to create a lobbying and/or consulting firm to expedite Atlantic Development’s construction project through City Hall. It could not be determined if Mayor Young is any financial compensation from the above mentioned persons. Mount Vernon Exposed has conducted an investigation into the developer Atlantic Development and our findings were very disturbing. Atlantic Development is the focus of a probe by the Manhattan District Attorney office for bribery and for employing undocumented workers for their construction projects.
Atlantic Development is no stranger to pay to play politics. During the Daily News probe, it was uncovered that Atlantic Development paid over $12K to a lobbying firm in NYC to expedite a buildings permit for project under construction. Atlantic Development also contributed more than $52,000 to former Bronx borough President Adolpho Carrion for his blessing for zoning changing among other items in connection with a massive affordable housing project at Boricua College. The particular project is the center of the probe by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
Peter Fine, co-owner of Atlantic Development appeared personally before the City Council last week and spoke as if he was doing the City of Mount Vernon a favor by coming north of the city line and bribing Mount Vernon officials. Many residents spoke loud and clear that Atlantic Development and their low income housing is not welcome in Mount Vernon. It is also speculated that Cannick, Plummer, and Dickerson are lobbying to get Atlantic Development a PILOT deal with the City of Mount Vernon.
Atlantic Development Criminal Investigation Probe
Atlantic Development Criminal Investigation Probe
Not surprised by this. Mount Vernon is full of liars, cheaters and thieves. (And not only the politicians.) Living here for the past 7 years has been a real education in humanity. Until the "majority" of MV wakes up and takes repsonsibility for their actions and family units, MV will be in a perpetual state of turmoil.
ReplyDeleteALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT PEOPLE ARE SOMETHING ELSE, THEY FORGOT WHAT GOD SAID WHAT OUR ASSIGNMENT WAS FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY AND THAT ARE ALWASY TRYING TO FIND OUT A WAY TO SHUT OUT THOSE WHO REALLY NEED ASSISTANCE. SANDY WILL NOT BE THE ONLY STORM IN THE CITY THAT YOU ALL WILL ENCOUNTER FOR THERE IS MORE TO COME! rEPENT FOR THE TIME IS NEAR!
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