Editor, Asbury Park Sun, We strongly favor a no vote on all three local ballot questions this November. Wards. Breaking the city into wards would harden not soften divisions. This Council weighs every decision with mindful deliberation about its effect on the whole city, not one area over another. Look at the reality of development […]

Over 60 iStar executives and staffers recently played hookie in the midst of a busy week. Headquartered in New York, iStar is the waterfront master developer responsible for the The Asbury, Asbury Lanes, and Asbury Ocean Club developments. Donning their signature grey tees, the New York and local employees spent Wednesday morning giving the Boys […]

Showcasing an array of hidden talents, The Asbury – Hotel and Lanes – staff came together Sunday to honor Brian Holland in support of Garden State Equality. The 37-year-old, who served as regional director of employee experience at The Asbury, was struck and fatally injured last month at the Sunset Avenue train crossing. “His personality […]

Congressman Frank Pallone Jr met Monday with a few local entrepreneurs at Cowerks in Asbury Park to discuss policies that can help bring about quality jobs across the state. As the ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Pallone wanted to hear the self starters thoughts on accessing capital, net neutrality, and immigration […]

A group of women working to affect transformational change in Jersey Shore communities will hold a kick off recruiting event Sept 25 at Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Avenue. Founded in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a women’s philanthropic movement that raises awareness and funds for high-impact projects that address the most pressing […]

An early morning Friday suspicious vehicle investigation led to the of a Neptune man for possession of 64 bags of heroin, Ocean Township Police have reported. Anthony E. Miller, 25, of Neptune is charged with with possession of heroin, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, officials said. The arrest came after Ptl. David Marino spotted […]

The Asbury Park Police Department instituted a number of promotions and new hires Friday morning. Among them are Lt. Amir Bercovicz. Hired in 1995, Bercovicz served in various units, including the Street Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Bercovicz will be assigned as the day shift Watch Commander. Newly promoted […]

The third installment of Let’s Get Folked Up, a songwriters series showcasing local musicians and their stories in intimate settings across the city will be held Thursday at Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Ave. The brainchild of local singer-songwriter Chris Brown, the series serves as a platform for musicians to share their songs and […]

On the heels of introducing a ban on the intentional release of balloons, the Asbury Park City Council will vote Wednesday to place a five cent charge on single use plastic bags at all stores and vendors operating within city limits. The measure comes weeks after Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed similar statewide legislation. “While well-intentioned, […]

Asbury Park PorchFest will return Sept. 22, organizers announced Monday. And with its return will be double the talent performing on more porches across the city in a mix of genres.  At the top of the bill thus far are the city’s own Emily Grove, Chris Brown, Dark City Strings, The Vansaders, Waiting on Mongo, […]