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Frank S. Farley. Francis Sherman " Hap " Farley (December 5, 1901 – September 24, 1977) was a New Jersey State Senator from Atlantic County, New Jersey, described by The New York Times in 1977 as "probably the most powerful legislator in New Jersey history". [1] .
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Farley, whose childhood nickname “Happy” was later shortened to “Hap,” served 34 years in the state legislature, and led the political machine that ran Atlantic City and Atlantic County governments for decades. He was first elected to the state Senate in 1940 and was re-elected again and again, serving until 1971. But his position as the leader of ...
According to several sources, Farley disliked the term “boss,” although it was often applied to him. “’Boss’ has some negative connotations,” said Cafiero, whose father, Anthony J. Cafiero, also worked closely with Farley when he served in the Senate from 1949 until 1953. “Leader is a better word. He was a party leader.” Atlantic City politics have...
On July 31, 1964, Farley presided over the opening of the Atlantic City Expressway and the rest stop that would later bear his name. Then, and now, observers say he was the one responsible for getting that highway built. In April of 1977, months before Farley’s death, the service plaza was named in his honor. A year later, according to the timeline...
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Frank S. Farley, a former New Jersey State Senator who served 34 years in the Legislature—longer than anyone in New Jersey history—and was regarded as one of the state's most influential...
*The Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina is a public facility of the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, managed by the Golden Nugget. Hours. Marina Office. Daily | 8am-4pm. Fuel Dock. 24/7 self service. Amenities. 630 floating slips. Dockage for up to 300 ft. Laundry, shower, restroom facilities.
Frank S. Farley Service Plaza. The Farley Service Plaza (click for directions) offers travelers a full range of services including: Food and beverage options, operated by HMS Host, include (operating hours may vary): Burger King. Starbucks Coffee.
Apr 11, 1977 · ATLANTIC CITY, April 10—Just a few months ago, few people thought that former State Senator Frank S. Farley would survive complications from a heart attack he suffered 18 years ago. Two...
Farley, Frank S. Title: Frank S. Farley Document: Dates: 1945: Abstract: Consists of a single letter from Frank S. Farley, Acting Governor of New Jersey, to Major Charles Lee Harp, a New Jersey representative to the United Nations Organization, dated 1945. Quantity: 0.01 linear feet / 1 folder: Collection Number: MG 1551
