Most of the city’s violent crime rates are lower this year than they were last year, according to statistics released by the police department. Police Chief Mark Kinmon released the numbers at a chief’s advisory meeting held in city hall last week. “I certainly like what we’re seeing in this decrease in violent crime,” Kinmon […]

Area residents will get a taste of Latin American culture this fall when Nosotros Spanish-language newspaper holds its first Carnaval Latino in Sunset Park. “It’s going to be a multi-cultural event — different Latin cultures,” said Nosotros publisher Cecilia Reynolds [pictured at right]. “We want the families in Asbury Park and other towns to come […]

National nonprofit Move for Hunger is holding its fourth annual Surfside Food Drive and Concert Series to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean counties next weekend. From Sept. 1 to 3, area residents and beachgoers are urged to bring non-perishable food items to the Move for Hunger tent on the Fourth Avenue boardwalk. Donation […]

From Aug. 22 to 27, the Asbury Park police department made the following arrests: AUG. 22 • A 32-year-old female from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe in the 200 block of Deal Lake Drive. • A 33-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested […]

The West Side of town will see an increased presence of police officers on foot patrol starting next week as the department prepares for its new Springwood Avenue satellite headquarters. The police will set up shop in the new Springwood Center as soon as the building’s locks are changed, Chief Mark Kinmon said today. This […]

Police Chief Mark Kinmon last night focused on internal affairs at a chief’s advisory meeting in city hall. The meeting was the second of its kind. The first took place in April. The public was invited but turnout was light, despite many residents having voiced concerns at council meetings about the department’s internal affairs. “The […]

The sign designating Wesley Lake is missing and volunteers say they believe it’s been stolen. The blue and gold sign was installed on the lake’s banks near the intersection of Grand and Lake avenues, Citizens for Wesley Lake volunteer Barbara Lesinski said. Wesley Lake divides Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. The sign’s two plastic posts […]

Legislators tackled shore-specific issues at a press conference held today on the boardwalk. Offshore drilling and water-quality legislation known as the BEACH act were the topics at hand for Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg [D-NJ] [above, right] and Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ-6] [right]. They were joined by Mayor Ed Johnson [pictured above, left], Deputy Mayor John […]

Downtown dweller Robert Obler is the fourth resident to throw his hat in the ring and seek a seat on the charter study commission. The charter study commission, established via ordinance in May, would scrutinize the city’s current form of government and possibly suggest changes. In the November election, the electorate will vote on whether […]

Eight local children will get to see their writing in print this fall after a successful summer of storytelling. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Asbury Park, city kids met with mentors every other week this summer to refine their writing skills as a group. This was Storytellers Asbury Park’s pilot year, and organizers say […]