The threat of a recall for three council members is effectively no more. Duanne Small, who spearheaded the city recall committee, said today his group no longer plans to file a lawsuit against the city for rejecting their three recall petitions in August. The city rejected the petitions on the grounds that officials did not […]

A city council vote is tentatively scheduled tonight for a liquor license transfer between two groups of prominent restaurant owners in Asbury Park. The partners who own Porta and Brickwall tavern have an agreement to purchase the liquor license from Marilyn Schlossbach, a lead partner in Langosta Lounge, Dauphin Grille and Trinity and the Pope. […]

A local woman this weekend was arrested after allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a beer bottle, Asbury Park Police Captain Anthony Salerno said. The police were called to Jersey Shore University Medical Center when a man was brought in with stab wounds, Salerno said. Police determined through investigation that the incident stemmed from an altercation […]

Starting this month, cyclists will have an easier time securing their bikes while they peruse all downtown Asbury Park has to offer. The city is set to install 14 new bicycle racks around the central business district [CBD], according to Chamber of Commerce executive director Jackie Pappas. If weather permits, installation will begin next week. […]

From Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, the Allenhurst Police Department reported the following incidents: AUG. 24 • A 27-year-old man from Newark was stopped for an equipment violation. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant from East Hanover, taken into custody without incident, processed, and released on his own recognizance with a new court date. […]

City workers recently wrapped up a construction project in City Hall’s second floor. The goal of the project was to separate code enforcement and construction office windows, city engineer Joe Cunha said. Both departments, along with planning and zoning, previously shared one window in the second floor’s northern side. Officials hope this will streamline administrative […]

An auction of the city’s used vehicles has been postponed to Wednesday, Sept. 18. The auction was supposed to take place on Wednesday, Aug. 29, but disputes over the vehicles’ titles led to postponement. “There was a serious issue with titles to all the equipment, being that it’s so old, outdated and unused,” said city […]

Candidates for recall and a possible charter study commission now have until the first week in September to hand in their petitions. Previously, today, Aug. 31, was the deadline, established by city clerk Steve Kay. Now, recall candidates will have until Sept. 4 while charter study commission candidates will have until Sept. 7. The extended […]

There’s no doubt Asbury Park is a leader in the local public art game. Murals and other outdoor art offerings are seen in various spots around the downtown and oceanfront. This downtown mural, seen on Bond Street (on the side of the store Etc. and right next door to Bond Street Bar) first appeared well […]

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 […]