ATLANTIC CITY — The liquor store at Renaissance Plaza could close as part of a plan to redevelop the site, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said during Tuesday night’s debate.

Small mentioned the plan when answering a question about food insecurity, and whether a loitering issue outside the plaza deters people from shopping there. As part of a redevelopment plan for the plaza, a new grocery store operator will be brought in, officials have said.

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority "has taken possession of Renaissance Plaza, and the plan is to make it a beauty,” said Small, who is also a board member with the state agency. “Yes, we have issues, but we used a $3 million grant to police Atlantic Avenue, Pacific Avenue and the Renaissance Plaza area. Both the liquor store and the Family Dolla

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