The Asbury Park Police Department has made several arrests in connection to a spate of paintball shootings, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. “The City has seen an increase in paintball incidents between 8/23 and 8/30,” Kelso said. “During that one week period, the City of Asbury Park Police Department has made 10  arrests in regards […]

The New Jersey Sierra Club announced its endorsement of 11th District candidates Vin Gopal for State Senate, and State Assembly incumbents Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey at Sunset Park Wednesday. The volunteer organization is the nation’s oldest and largest environmental group with over 2.5 million supporters nationwide, and 85,000 across the state. “We consider the environment […]

The Asbury Park Music Foundation [APMF], in partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy, held its Third Annual Music Saved My Life Softball Tournament in support of youth music programs this month. Over $28,000 was raised to support the nonprofit’s Music Saved My Life programs. APMF not only works to provides music education programs for underserved youth, […]

Revitalization of the city’s southwest neighborhood kicked up a notch Wednesday when Michaels Organization announced it has closed on its Renaissance Village housing project. “This is fantastic news, I’m happy as hell,” Mayor Moor said. “We desperately need these affordable units. This came right down to the eleventh hour with a couple of last minute […]

Artist and collaborators behind the popular Wooden Walls Mural Project along the Asbury Park Boardwalk have come together to offer the beach inspired art experience in a new way. Entitled The Wooden Walls Towel Project, this new offering is a celebration of the murals, artists and the beach itself,” organizers said in a written statement. […]

Asbury Park Housing Authority was among the 25 public housing agencies to receive a portion of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development $5 million grants issued in 15 states. The awards are earmarked to address emergency, safety and security needs and to  fight crime at public housing properties. “Everyone should feel safe in […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, To all of our friends and partners who are living in the area impacted by Hurricane Harvey, please know that we are thinking about you during this incredibly difficult time. We hope that you, and your families, are safe and that the flood waters recede quickly so the recovery process can […]

A Long Branch woman faces drug charges after ingesting heroin in the Ocean Police Department bathroom Monday morning, a department spokesman said in a written news statement. Amy M. Mauer, 36, is charged with possession of heroin, a hypodermic syringe and drug paraphernalia. According to the report, Mauer was at the police department near 10:15 […]

City officials have launched an informal survey to gauge interest for a dog park within city limits. Residents are being asked to click ok if amenable and then answer two questions: In which of the four city neighborhoods do they reside and whether or not they own a dog. Please only one response per household, […]

Voter fraud charges against former school Asbury Park Board of Education member Felicia Simmons has been dismissed, Union County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesman Mark Spivey confirmed. The charges were tied to a case dating back to 2015 against Elizabeth resident Melvin Howell for third-degree voter mail fraud, alleging Simmons falsely claimed to have helped an ineligible […]