The City of Asbury Park has unveiled a new rainbow-striped crosswalk on Asbury Avenue in front of the Empress Hotel. The temporary crosswalk was created by resolution to promote awareness of LGBTQ issues in Asbury Park and timed to coincide with Garden State Equality Equality Walk, which will take place on Saturday. “We wanted to […]

Organizers behind two of the city’s most empowering events in recent years have joined forces in presenting Power to the Polls: A Feminist Halloween Costume Party. The event will take place on 5 p.m. Oct 28 at The Asbury, located at 210 Fifth Avenue. Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn, Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton, and Comedian/Activist Jess Alaimo […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, We strongly favor a no vote on all three local ballot questions this November. Wards. Breaking the city into wards would harden not soften divisions. This Council weighs every decision with mindful deliberation about its effect on the whole city, not one area over another. Look at the reality of development […]

A group of women working to affect transformational change in Jersey Shore communities will hold a kick off recruiting event Sept 25 at Langosta Lounge, located at 1000 Ocean Avenue. Founded in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a women’s philanthropic movement that raises awareness and funds for high-impact projects that address the most pressing […]

On the heels of introducing a ban on the intentional release of balloons, the Asbury Park City Council will vote Wednesday to place a five cent charge on single use plastic bags at all stores and vendors operating within city limits. The measure comes weeks after Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed similar statewide legislation. “While well-intentioned, […]

A set of additional special conditions imposed on the Porta At Asbury Park liquor license was approved by the Asbury Park City Council Wednesday. Special conditions are attached following an annual review to a number of city bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, including Johnny Mac House of Spirits, Bond Street Bar, The Asbury, Brickwall, and […]

A long time wish for Asbury Park resident Penelope Gnesin will be made possible through the addition of WaterWheels floating beach chair at city beaches. The 57-year-old, who has multiple sclerosis, is known for her taking sunrise photos from her North Beach home and enjoys walks along the mile-long boardwalk. But one thing she has […]

Three local political organizations will host an all day Saturday forum aimed at helping those wanting to become more active and seeking change. The Monmouth & Ocean Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus join Asbury Park Democrats and the Asbury Park Young Democrats in offering a political ‘bootcamp’ style day of interactive learning.  What’s Next – A Workshop For […]

The shift to a three ward, partisan form of government in Asbury Park will now rest in the hands of November voters. According to a written notice from City Clerk Cindy Dye, the Committee for a More Equitable Asbury Park has obtained the required number of support signatures needed to advance their petition; 15 percent […]

The Asbury Park City Council honored a set of volunteer who tend to the city’s gardens and open space areas this week. Led by Tom Pivinski, the members of the Environmental and Shade Tree Commission [ESTC] were presented with a Proclamation that honored their ‘years of dedicated service.’ “The City of Asbury Park has been […]