[3] Kaye was known for his abrasive, unconventional tactics in responding to resistance from local town people, and the city council, when he first proposed to open the arcade.
In addition to making threats to open less desirable establishments in its stead, he gathered support by attracting the attention of local and national media, and at times employed the Hells Angels in order to attract attention and threaten local sensibilities.
[4] Arnie's Place also had a pool hall attached, and in the late 1980s also added an adjacent ice cream parlor, complete with animatronic ice cream cone characters, and other characters.
Kaye attracted similar media attention during his battle for a liquor license for the deli.
"[13] Kaye's commitment to these establishments resulted in his gaining a certain level of fame and notoriety, as well as ultimately being known by many in the New York metro as having created one of the most long-lasting, and quintessential American video arcades.