Lovers of teeny bikinis need not worry about the city’s long-forgotten ordinance prohibiting bathing attire on the boardwalk. Despite recent media attention on the subject, the city will not be locking up Speedo-wearers any time soon, city manager Terence Reidy said today. “For the time being, no one is going to get arrested for wearing […]

A 24-year-old tradition is continuing this weekend with the Asbury Park Jazzfest — and it’s staying put in Sunset Park. The event is being held on June 30 and July 1 in Sunset Park. It started in 1989  as a gathering of local jazz musicians and has grown into a two-day, 15-band, nationally recognized festival, […]

Beachgoers may be surprised to learn beachwear is illegal on the boardwalk in Asbury — and one resident wishes the city would enforce the dress code rules. Louise Murray, the recently-elected chairperson of the city’s Republican party, spoke during public comment at the June 20 council meeting about the issue. “I don’t want to go […]

Following the primary elections that took place two weeks ago, Asbury Park Republicans have selected Louise Murray as their chairperson. “I’m excited about the whole committee right now,” Murray said this week. “Everyone is dedicated.” The Republican committee holds elections every two years for two representatives — one male, one female — from each of […]

After some people leaving local restaurant and nightclub Porta were exposed to pepper spray last weekend due to a fight, the establishment’s owners will now be hiring an off-duty police officer to deal with the crowds when the club lets out. Around 2 a.m. last Sunday morning, several fights broke out as people were leaving […]

The Asbury Park Police Department on Tuesday morning promoted four members of its ranks. Former sergeant Guy Thompson was promoted to lieutenant, while former police officers Robert Armento and Lisa Smith were promoted to the rank of sergeant. Former detective Alastair Sweeney was promoted to sergeant, as well. “I know all four of these officers […]

The city is set to welcome its own memorial plaque program for benches on the boardwalk, with a twist. In addition to providing a forum for people to memorialize their deceased loved ones, the benches will also display the names of prominent Asbury Park musicians who have passed away — creating a “Boardwalk of Fame” […]

A dog park is on its way to Library Square Park [pictured above] this fall, and some residents are not happy about it. A resolution establishing a dog park pilot program was approved at the June 6 meeting. For that story, click here. Unlike ordinances, there are no public hearings before resolutions, so the public was […]

The body of a beachgoer who went missing yesterday has been found in the ocean off of Second Avenue beach, fire department chief Kevin Keddy said. Asbury Park Police Chief Mark Kinmon has identified the man as Chazmin Miles, 23, of Irvington. The young man entered the water just after 5 p.m. yesterday, presumably in […]

Four swimmers were rescued from the ocean off of Second Avenue beach this evening and a fifth is missing after he entered the water in an attempt to rescue his younger sister, officials have said. The victims entered the water just after the lifeguards left the beach around 5 p.m., head lifeguard Joe Bongiovanni said. […]