To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun: Although I frequently find issue with some of the triCityNews policy recommendations on political issues in our City of Asbury Park, I commend its recent article on the City’s progress in finding the most fair Rent Control Ordinance. (TriCityNews, December 16 issue.) My comments are also based in part examination of a […]

To the Editor, Asbury Park Sun: This is in response to the December 16, 2021 TriCityNews article “Economic And Political Time Bomb In Asbury Park.” On April 20, 2021 a vote was held on a petition for rent control. The Mayor and Council rejected the petition before it went to vote for several reasons. A […]

The ShowRoom cinema in Bradley Beach has a new owner as sale of the building has been completed and ownership has transferred to Shawn Emamjomeh, an Asbury Park resident. Emamjomeh says that the theater will continue as an art house movie venue, and construction will soon be underway to make it a three screen cinema. […]

The city council is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the city’s rent stabilization ordinance, according to an announcement on the city website. The public comment period ends on Monday, Nov. 22 at 10 am for online submissions, which can be made here. The next council meeting is Nov. 23, where in-person statements can be […]

The Second Baptist Church Asbury Park Men’s Ministry is sponsoring a bus trip to the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Prudential Center in Newark.  The doubleheader basketball competition features four Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU): Hampton University versus North Carolina Central University, and Howard University versus North Carolina A&T […]

Sustainable Jersey today announced that the City of Asbury Park was selected to receive technical assistance, funded by New Jersey American Water, to complete a new Sustainable Jersey Action: Municipal Water Story.  “At New Jersey American Water, we work to protect the viability, integrity and resiliency of water supplies and water and wastewater infrastructure in our […]

The Windmill in Asbury is back open for business with interior upgrades to go along with the famous hot dogs, burgers, fries, onion rings and more. The Asbury Windmill is located on Main Street, at the entrance to the city near Ocean Grove, where it sits on a triangle with its own parking lot.  The […]

For the second year, two local Christian churches — one predominantly white, the other predominately African-American — will hold a joint worship experience. The event takes place this Sunday, August 15 at 10:00 am at the Springwood Park in Asbury Park, at the corner of Springwood and Atkins avenues. Pastor Semaj Vanzant of the Second […]

The Third Annual Jersey Shore Ride for Food Justice is back on Sept. 11, with a rain date of Sept. 18.  All funds raised will be used to support Food Justice programs administered through Trinity church in Asbury Park, including Saturday Soup, the Food Pantry and the Women’s Hospitality Network.  Click here for more information […]

ShowRoom Cinemas location in Asbury Park will once again have images flickering on its screens, according to a new release issued by former owner Michael Sodano. New owner Daria Parr has purchased the property from long-time owners Sodano and Nancy Sabino and intends to continue the much-loved independent cinema under the ShowRoom Cinemas brand, the […]