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Asbury Park, Neptune man indicted on attempted murder charges

Pair are accused of shooting a Neptune resident in Sept. 2013

By Jill Bartlett
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An Asbury Park man and a Neptune man have been accused of attempting to murder a 28-year-old Neptune resident, according to an indictment handed up by a Monmouth County Grand Jury Tuesday. Malik Briggs, 26, Asbury Park and Tyrice Berry, 21, Neptune were brought up on two counts each of first degree attempted murder, second […]

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Jun 11, 2014
Asbury Park

City gears up for a ‘Super Safe Summer’

Saturday event showcases summer programs and services

By Jill Bartlett
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The first Super Safe Summer event in Asbury Park event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the future site of the Springwood Avenue Park, between Union and Atkins avenues. The event will highlight all the summer programs available to the city’s youth. The event is free and open to the public. […]

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Jun 11, 2014
Asbury Park

Lake Ave building to be rehabilitated

Facade changes will produce a more 'pedestrian friendly' streetscape

By Jill Bartlett
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A vacant building adjacent to the Lakehouse has been approved for renovations. The Asbury Park planning board unanimously approved an application for renovations to the Lake Avenue façade of 644 Cookman Ave. at their Monday meeting. The plan proposes a new brick facade with a corrugated aluminum awning and windows lining the ground floors providing an […]

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Jun 11, 2014
Asbury Park

Petition pursues direct service between NYC, Asbury Park

"One seat ride" would end transfers in Newark and Long Branch stations

By Jill Bartlett
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A petition that seeks direct train service between Bay Head and New York Penn Station has been created on online petition site change.org. The petition pressures Veronique Hakim, executive director of NJ Transit, for a “one seat ride” service that would eliminate train transfers in Newark and Long Branch station, significantly reducing the time and […]

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Jun 11, 2014
Asbury Park

Asbury Park police blotter

Law enforcement action June 4 to 10

By Jill Bartlett
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From June 4 through 10, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: JUNE 4 • A 27-year-old male from Wall Township was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in the 1000 block of Bangs Avenue. JUNE 5 • A 24-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with simple assault and criminal mischief […]

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Jun 10, 2014
Asbury Park

Hovnanian project postponed, will undergo further design review

Decision leads members to argue over board's process

By Jill Bartlett
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After hearing the testimony from four different applicants, leaving just 45 minutes remaining in the meeting, members of the Asbury Park planning board voted to postpone K. Hovnanian’s application to build 28 townhomes in the western waterfront to a special meeting to be held June 19. The board also granted permission by a 6-2 vote […]

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Jun 10, 2014
Asbury Park

Art Tank’s demonstration event draws over 200

Professional and fledgling artists gather to test products, trade tips

By Jill Bartlett
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Downtown Bangs Avenue was abuzz with the sights of over 200 professional and amateur artisans who tested out the latest in fine art supplies from industry leaders Winsor & Newton, Liquitex and Conté à Paris at the Collective Art Tank’s Third Annual Day of Demos held Saturday. The yearly event brings the 19 North American […]

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Jun 09, 2014
Asbury Park

“Art Block Party” on Cookman celebrates local businesses

Festivities follow 'Jersey Shore At Anytime' ribbon cutting ceremony

By Jill Bartlett
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To celebrate their recent partnership and new Asbury Park offices, Jersey Shore  At Anytime, Gold Mobile and Marshall, Jackson & Partners are celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an “Art Block Party” Thursday, June 12, from 4:30 to 9 p.m, according to a release from event organizers. The event will feature food, fun and live entertainment from over […]

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Jun 09, 2014
Asbury Park

NY Times praises Goldie’s in Sunday restaurant review

Vegan eatery in Asbury Park operated by Smith group

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Vegan restaurant Goldie’s, one of the four restaurants in Asbury Park owned and operated by the Smith group, is the subject of a laudatory review in tomorrow’s New York Times Sunday edition. The Times Fran Schumer cites Smith junior partner Mark Hinchliffe, a vegan who was instrumental in the creation of Goldie’s, as aiming for […]

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Jun 07, 2014
Asbury Park

Concerns raised about city’s hiring practices

Jobs for a sex offender and non-residents cause controversy

By Jill Bartlett
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Some Asbury Park residents are irked with the city’s municipal hiring practices, and they made their objections known at Wednesday’s council meeting. Within the past calendar year, the city has hired a convicted sex offender and an individual who allegedly provided a relative’s address in the Asbury Senior Towers to gain priority consideration for a civil service […]

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