It was an afternoon that brought State and Local officials together to walk the runway in support of Asbury Park’s recreation programs. Donning their best summer apparel, everyone from Sen Vin Gopal, Assembly Member Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling to Councilwoman Yvonne Clayton and Sgt. Eugene Dello, took their turn glamming it up for an […]

Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey have launched a clothing drive in support of a Neptune City family who lost everything in a Sept. 21 fire. The family of eight was displaced following a devastating fire that destroyed their West Sylvania Avenue home and most of their belongings, including much of their clothing, Houghtaling […]

Monmouth County Assembly Members Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling are celebrating Women’s Equality Day with a culminating event at noon Saturday at Asbury Park Roastery’s Convention Hall location. All week long, the 11th District Democratic representatives will be celebrating the 19th Amendment anniversary by featuring organizations that support women’s rights and equality. “We’re proud to […]

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In an almost unprecedented move, the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, in conjunction with the the Monmouth County Conference of PBA’s, came out early in the campaign cycle to endorse Democratic Senate candidate Vin Gopal and Assembly incumbents Joann Downey and Eric Houghtaling [D-11] on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. “We are out early in […]

DNC Chairman Tom Perez and Deputy Chair Keith Ellison’s visit to Asbury Park was made possible by the Monmouth County Democratic Organization. Their words were that of unity, resistance, and rallying for the common good in support of the everyday man and woman. “When we are united, our unity is our greatest strength and it’s […]

Overwhelming response to the upcoming Democratic Meet and Greet event featuring National Committee members Friday in Asbury Park has been moved to the Harold Daley VFW Post 1333 on Lake Avenue, organizers announced Wednesday. DNC Chairman Chairman Tom Perez, Deputy Chairman Keith Ellison and State Chairman John Currie will join State Senate Candidate Vin Gopal, […]

The Asbury Park Democratic Organization will host a special Meet & Greet event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 27th at Porta, located at 911 Kingsley Ave. The event is being held to help voters learn how they can get involved, and will feature volunteer opportunities, voter registration and networking, organizers said. Sponsored by […]

The neighboring Asbury Park community is quickly reaching out to those affected by the Friday morning blaze in Ocean Grove. No lives were lost but two firefighters sustained minor injuries in the five-alarm blaze that broke out near 5 a.m. Friday along Seaview Avenue. In total, seven structures were affected and dozens were displaced, officials […]

Monmouth County Democratic Organization Chairman Vin Gopal announced Monday night that he will challenge Republican incumbent Senator Jennifer Beck for the District 11 seat she’s held for two terms. “As a small business owner, I know what it’s like to build a business from the ground up and to create jobs – to go without […]