Asbury Park Top Stories
By PAIGE BRITT, NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
January 29, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, and wellness organization, has issued a travel advisory for trans and nonbinary residents following rapid changes to federal identification policies under a new executive order issued by President Donald ...
WATCH QUICK VIDEO ABOVE. Video and photo credits: Jeanne Wall MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ (Jan. 20, 2025) – “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County answers that question, with action, each day ...
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TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
BELMAR, NJ — Tonight at Pizza Heaven, United States Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) addressed a small but enthusiastic group of local Democrats, marking another stop in his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2025. Fresh off an endorsement from Asbury Park Mayor John Moor, ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank Recreation and Parks Department is accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors. A camp counselor’s main responsibility is for the well-being of each camper. They have a large responsibility to make sure their children are safe, get involved with the camp ...
NEPTUNE, NJ — A Neptune Township Police Department officer has been charged with illegally accessing police databases to look up a woman's personal information and later traveling to her home, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Thursday. Joshua A. James, 29, faces ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is offering a free presentation of the history of iceboating on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Join iceboating enthusiast, historian, and photographer Jeff Smith for a fascinating presentation exploring the rich history of iceboating on ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Galentine’s Day Boutique Crawl, hosted by Destination Asbury Boutique, is making its much-anticipated return on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Following two years of incredible success, this annual event is poised to bring a festive burst of energy to the quiet winter season, all ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka said a U.S. military veteran was among undocumented residents as well as U.S. citizens who were detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Thursday at a Newark business. ICE agents conducted the raid without producing a warrant, according to a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In a sweeping lawsuit filed in Monmouth County, Dr. LaShawn Gibson, former Director of Human Resources for the Asbury Park School District, has accused district leaders and board members of pervasive misconduct, including grade inflation, manipulation of attendance records, and ...
Click here to take the short survey or visit the Get Involved page to learn about upcoming opportunities to share your ideas!MONMOUTH COUNTY: Monmouth County residents are invited to shape the future of transportation as part of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's (NJTPA) next ...
UNITED STATES - Travelers and those accessing federal facilities will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification under new security requirements.The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11 Commission recommendations, requires stricter security ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Love and resilience took center stage this past Sunday as Garden State Equality hosted Queerly Beloved, a community wedding ceremony honoring five couples in a joyous celebration of queer love. Held in a transformed former bank, the event brought together couples, their families, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - This week, the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners announced they will be working with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) on the region’s next long-range transportation plan, Connecting Communities. The plan will detail new programs and recommend ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — An Asbury Park man has been found guilty of luring and kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in a disturbing case that unfolded in May 2023. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced the conviction of 30-year-old Raquan Folk, who was also charged with endangering the welfare of a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Mercy Center will host its second annual Chefs’ Feast on Thursday, February 27, bringing together food enthusiasts, philanthropists, and culinary stars to support its expanding food pantry. The event, set for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, promises an evening ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A packed congregation brought praise and worship to life Wednesday night as A Better Life Ministry hosted a special church service to remember, celebrate, and, most importantly, renew, the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend Daryl M Griffin, Sr. of Monumental Baptist ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Senator Vin Gopal has been appointed Majority Whip for the New Jersey Senate, marking a significant milestone in his legislative career. Gopal, who serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed gratitude for the new ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - On 1/17/25, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined with Superstorm Sandy survivors and advocates to announce that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved Pallone’s request to waive disaster aid claw-backs for low- and moderate-income Sandy ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Cardinal Provisions is stepping up to help victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, hosting a special fundraiser this weekend at their location, 513 Bangs Avenue.Despite January and February being notoriously challenging months for the restaurant industry, Cardinal ...
FREEHOLD, NJ: A Red Bank man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for secretly recording intimate videos of multiple women and girls without their knowledge at stores and homes between 2021 and 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday. The man, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Community Affairs & Resource Center (CARC) has been awarded a $14 million grant to expand its Lead Remediation and Abatement Program, serving vulnerable populations in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic Counties. The funding, announced on January 16, will enable CARC ...
BELMAR, NJ – The excitement for the 2025 Belmar and Lake Como Saint Patrick’s Day Parade continues to build as the community gathers for a special fundraiser this Sunday, January 19, at The Headliner in Neptune. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., attendees can enjoy delicious food, live music, and an ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County (BGCM) has announced a monumental achievement, surpassing its ambitious goal of raising $1 million for the 2024 Bright Futures Fund. This milestone ensures the continued success of programs that provide life-changing opportunities for ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Mark Gerbino, the Acting Superintendent of the Asbury Park School District, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against five individuals and the political committee "Improve Learning Now." Filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth County, the lawsuit alleges that the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Municipal Council is set to hold its Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, during which Council Member Amy Quinn is expected to be reappointed as Deputy Mayor. Quinn, a seasoned leader and familiar face in local governance, is poised to continue ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A Colonia doctor will have her medical license permanently revoked as she faces a 27-month federal prison sentence for conspiracy to illegally harbor two women from India as low-paid servants at her Tinton Falls home.Dr. Harsha Sahni, a rheumatology specialist, pleaded guilty in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Police Department is addressing concerns from residents following the circulation of a misleading Facebook post claiming a “serial killer” is active in the area. Police have confirmed that the information in the post is inaccurate and that there is no current ...