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Asbury Park

Homeless Man Charged With Ocean Avenue Bodega Robbery

Items stolen included cash register, iPad and numerous cigars, cigarette packs, lighters, and toiletry items

By Michelle Gladden


A self described homeless drifter has been arrested in connection with a Sunday morning burglary at Les Bodega, the convenience store adjacent to the Empress Hotel at 101 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Sgt. Michael Casey said. Ernest Lathon, 39, was charged with obstruction [from an earlier incident], burglary and theft. Police officials […]

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Sep 12, 2017
Asbury Park

Annual Pugapalooza turns into a Puggin Weekend

Wonder Bar and Empress Hotel to host fundraising events

By Michelle Gladden


It’s a weekend celebration in recognition of man’s best friend. The City’s annual Pugapalooza kicks off Friday night and will run through Sunday, organizer Connie Breech said. Proceeds from the weekend extravaganza will benefit Curly Tail Pug Rescue Northeast branch, which supports volunteer efforts across the region, Breech said. The nonprofit rescue organization works to save […]

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May 05, 2016