This month all of the Asbury Park Police Department’s sworn officers will be outfitted with body worn camera, according to Acting Police Chief Anthony Salerno. “In light of the increased tensions between the public and law enforcement nationally, there’s been a huge public cry regarding police brutality and officer conduct,” Salerno [shown below] said in […]

Monmouth County officials have organized a vigil in honor of the fallen Dallas Law Enforcement officers 7:30 p.m. Monday in front of the Monmouth County Police Academy at 2000 Kozloski Rd, in Freehold. The Candlelight Vigil will include members of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the Monmouth County Chiefs of […]

The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in council chambers at City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza. The public participation session takes place near the end of the meeting, after comments from city officials. Items on the meeting’s agenda include: • Special event applications for the annual […]

Comedians and podcasters will come together for a day of wit during Sunday’s Asbury Park Comedy and Podcast Festival. Produced and hosted by Pizza Beer Revolution [PBR] Podcast’s Mike Pullano and Derek DeAngelis, featured performers include Joe Gatto, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano of “Impractical Jokers,” comedian Jim Florentine of VH1’s “The Metal Show,” Roy […]

The Deal Police Department has issued an advisory notifying motorists that Roosevelt Avenue will be closed for the day. The closure is due to repair and paving, officials said. Beach access is still available but motorists must park west of the temporary no parking signs. ———————————————————- Follow the Asbury Park Sun on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Asbury Park […]

The Asbury celebrates its grand opening 6 p.m. Thursday with an official launch party. Open to the public, the event features a full lineup of live performances, the unveiling of The Hall, its special event space, a showing of Top Gun at the Baronet, and private fireworks at night’s end. The Asbury Hall & Lawn […]

The Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Clydesdales will kick off a Jersey Shore Summer Tour in Asbury Park on Thursday, according to a press release from the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce. Used as a symbol of quality and tradition since 1933, the eight-horse hitch and iconic red wagon will  traverse from 3 to 5 p.m. along Main Street, Cookman and Ocean avenues. […]