[Scroll down to read Mayor John Moor’s response.] Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, This is going to be short and to the point. While the shooting on July 4th was a harrowing experience to many, how many shootings have taken part in Asbury Park prior to that? Have we ever seen the Council address the […]

With the focus of bringing a larger neighborhood together, Second Baptist Church will hold its Annual Community Day & Gospel Extravaganza from noon to 4 pm Saturday in Springwood Avenue Park. This year, the free family-friendly event will feature 8 to 10 gospel choirs from across the region, Deacon Dan Harris said. “We have a […]

As the winter weather wanes so does the seasonal work of the Women’s Hospitality Network [WHN], a group of volunteers and churches who provide support and respite for those experiencing homelessness. Experiencing homelessness is the preferred appellation; replacing ‘the homeless,’ volunteer Derek Minno Bloom has explained. “One thing to note is that the reason the […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, As usual with Asbury Park elections, controversy reigns supreme. So while the Mayor runs unopposed and a hard working community female is running against an incumbent, what has changed? Nothing has changed. Incumbents tell us to vote no on ballot questions that would keep the status quo in power. The same […]

Back in the summer of 2002 our pet dog was shot in front of my wife, my daughter, my tenant and her daughter by an Asbury Park police officer. This experience was so painful that my wife Emily passed out. In an attempt to get justice we filed suit against the city. While the city attempted […]

City Manager Michael Capabianco said City Council campaign signs removed Tuesday were done under his direction. Close to 20 Citizens for Asbury Park signs were removed Tuesday, said Daniel Harris, who is running with BOE members Kenneth Saunders Jr and Stephen Williams during the local Nov 8 election. They are challenging incumbents Eileen Chapman, Yvonne Clayton and Amy Quinn, […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, This is a letter of support for The Asbury Together Team. The Asbury Together Team represents the diversity that makes this City great. I know what it takes, as a lifelong Asbury Park resident and former Deputy Mayor to keep this city moving forward and these three women, Amy Quinn, Eileen […]

Six city residents have filed bids to challenge the Asbury Together incumbents Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman for the three City Council seats up for grabs. Voters will cast ballots for four year City Council terms in the Nov 8 election. The prospective candidates include Daniel Harris, Doug McQueen, Tracy […]

Community leader Daniel A. Harris III is the first candidate to go on the record with his bid to challenge the Asbury Together incumbents for one of three open City Council seats. The Asbury Together ticket is comprised of Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Councilwoman Eileen Chapman. Harris confirmed Monday evening that […]

The Asbury Park Democratic Committee reorganized 9 p.m. Tuesday following a write campaign that resulted in new and returning representatives throughout the city’s nine voting districts. While all 18 representatives did not attend the organizational meeting, those who did unanimously voted to appoint Chairman Joe Grillo into a third term. “I am incredibly humbled and […]