The New York Times published an article today reporting that while many places on the Jersey Shore suffered devastation from Hurricane Sandy, others — such as Asbury Park, which the Times highlighted — largely escaped the destruction. “When you first revisit the Jersey Shore, the damage is shocking,” wrote Times reporter Helene Stapinski. “But amid […]

A record store selling vintage clothing, jewelry and collectable LPs is moving a few doors up the street on Cookman Avenue. Hold Fast records — owned by husband-and-wife team Joe Koukos [above] and Meghan Scott — will reopen on Saturday morning at 611 Cookman Ave. next to the Twisted Tree natural foods cafe. “It’s more […]

The city is looking to hire a financial consultant to assist with the acquisition of a lot on the corner of Bangs Avenue and Bond Street, where a public parking garage would be constructed. The city has been in negotiations to purchase the lot since June. It’s currently owned by Magyar Bank because its former […]

Construction at the Vive townhome site may recommence soon, as the city and waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial are close to finalizing an infrastructure agreement for the city’s entire waterfront area. The Vive project is linked to waterfront infrastructure because in arbitration between the city and iStar, it was decided that for iStar to retain its […]

Area restaurateur Tim McLoone hosted his radio show at his Asbury Park Boardwalk eatery yesterday, and hopes to make it a weekly tradition. McLoone started the show on Nov. 29, but because of damage to McLoone’s Supper Club on the boardwalk due to Hurricane Sandy, this was the first week he was able to hold […]

While efforts continue apace to help those directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy, another push is taking place to get the word out that Asbury Park and other areas of the Jersey Shore are open for business. And that led Marshall Twinam and his marketing firm Marshall,Jackson&Partners to produce a video that portrays Asbury business owners […]

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, relief efforts have cropped up around the region and the country. And on Jan. 2, Asbury Park will host its own musical relief event — On the Beach: A Sandy Relief Concert. The event will be held on Jan. 2, 2013, at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets go on sale […]

Hurricane Sandy levelled the dunes at North End Beach when the storm rolled through the city on Oct. 29, and locals are now examining how to replenish the sand. North End is used by fishermen, surfers and dog owners, as well as regular beachgoers. Tall dunes separated the parking lot from the sand [pictured above], […]

From Dec. 2 to 9, 2012, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: DEC. 2 · A 22-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with domestic violence and possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS]. DEC. 5 · A 25-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with simple assault. DEC. […]

The borough’s tree lighting celebration drew criticism at this week’s borough council meeting when some said it was not inclusive of all holiday celebrations. Board of Education President Meredith Fox-Wong said she was uncomfortable that the ceremony didn’t include a menorah, the candelabra used during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. “I think it’s a disservice […]