UPDATE: A previous version of this story stated that Langosta Lounge would reopen on May 13. The Sun has been informed that the restaurant is experiencing a delay and will not open tonight. —————————————————————————- Just over six months after Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore, Langosta Lounge is reopening soon. Owner Marilyn Schlossbach [pictured above […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: As a lifelong resident of Asbury Park, I have witnessed the highs and lows of this great city. The current city council has made significant progress in bringing the luster back to Asbury Park. I especially want to congratulate Councilwoman Sue Henderson for her work on environmental issues, particularly her […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: Let’s not forget that the revitalization of Asbury Park did not happen by accident. The Asbury Park City Council, led by Kevin Sanders, John Loffredo and Ed Johnson, threw out the do-nothing developers and negotiated contracts that brought in new businesses and more tax revenue. Then they reinvested this money […]

Two men were shot on Saturday night in the area of Monroe and Ridge avenues, said Charles Webster, public information officer for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The Asbury Park Police Department at about 11:20 p.m. on May 11 received a report of shots fired in that area, Webster said. They responded to find two […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I’m writing to urge your readers to vote for Will Potter and his colleagues on the Forward Asbury Park ticket. I’ve been reading a lot about the 22 candidates running and I see people that are good talkers — even flamboyant speakers — but Will is not a talker or […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I am writing to urge your readers to support Mr. Gregory Hopson Sr., and his colleagues on the Forward Asbury Team this Tuesday, May 14. Throughout his life, Greg Hopson has answered the call of duty. Duty to his family, duty to his country, duty to his Church. While others […]

The Asbury-based Citizens for Change political action committee [PAC] has reported two new contributions totaling $4,000. The PAC is linked to the A-Team slate in the city council election. On May 4, Granville and Linda Bozarth, Vincentown, contributed $2,500 and a South Jersey-based PAC, Voters United NJ, contributed $1,500, according to a report filed with […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: As someone who has lived in the Asbury Park area most of my life and now works downtown at Robert Legere Companies, I have witnessed the positive change in the central business district and the boardwalk over the last 12 years. My memories of shopping at Steinbach’s, riding the carousel […]

Three major election tickets and one independent candidate in the Asbury council race have filed their second round of campaign finance reports with the state Election Law Enforcement Commission [ELEC]. For campaigns raising more than $12,300, all contributions of $300 or more must be reported to ELEC. Those campaigns must also provide details on their […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: Hard to imagine it has been six months since Superstorm Sandy ravaged our coast. After Superstorm Sandy we saw communities come together to help out their fellow neighbors and these communities are bouncing back stronger than ever. It takes all of us after a disaster to help and it is […]