A record store selling vintage clothing, jewelry and collectable LPs is moving a few doors up the street on Cookman Avenue. Hold Fast records — owned by husband-and-wife team Joe Koukos [above] and Meghan Scott — will reopen on Saturday morning at 611 Cookman Ave. next to the Twisted Tree natural foods cafe. “It’s more […]

While efforts continue apace to help those directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy, another push is taking place to get the word out that Asbury Park and other areas of the Jersey Shore are open for business. And that led Marshall Twinam and his marketing firm Marshall,Jackson&Partners to produce a video that portrays Asbury business owners […]

From Dec. 2 to 9, 2012, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: DEC. 2 · A 22-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with domestic violence and possession of controlled dangerous substances [CDS]. DEC. 5 · A 25-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with simple assault. DEC. […]

The borough’s tree lighting celebration drew criticism at this week’s borough council meeting when some said it was not inclusive of all holiday celebrations. Board of Education President Meredith Fox-Wong said she was uncomfortable that the ceremony didn’t include a menorah, the candelabra used during the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. “I think it’s a disservice […]

Asbury Park’s Paramount Theatre has been selected as a simulcasting venue for the 12.12.12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Tickets are free and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Stone Pony box office, which will be open on Monday from noon to 5 pm. No […]

Interlaken’s recreation committee is in danger of cutting down on its events in 2013 due to a lack of volunteers, despite a successful slate of events in 2012. Committee liaison to the borough council Thomas Morley told the borough council of the committee’s issues at Interlaken’s borough council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5. “We had […]

From Nov. 28 to Dec. 3, 2012, the Asbury Park Police Department made the following arrests: NOV. 28 A 20-year-old male from Colts Neck was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. NOV. 29 A 19-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and possession of CDS in the 600 […]

Synaxis restaurant, which served Greek cuisine from its location on Cookman Avenue, has closed and its owners are seeking a new spot outside of Asbury Park. “It’s time for us to look for another location,” said Savas Tsivicos, who owned the restaurant with his wife Maria. “Definitely not in the city. We are looking somewhere […]

After the Allenhurst Beach Club sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Sandy, borough officials are looking not only to repair the club’s facilities, but also make improvements. The town hopes to offset costs with help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], officials said at last night’s commissioners’ meeting. FEMA has three different categories for repairs […]

Two men were arrested at about 10:30 p.m. last night while in the process of a robbery, police say. Police responded to a call about a robbery in progress near the corner of Pine Street and Sewall Avenue, Police Chief Mark Kinmon said. One suspect attempted to flee the house and was apprehended on the […]