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Montvale mayor challenging NJ’s affordable housing law
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
Punish parents for raising rampaging teens, NJ lawmakers say
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP — State lawmakers want to put laws on the books to prosecute teens who bring violence to family events and to hold their parents accountable for raising a bad egg. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, D-Camden, says his peers were inspired to crack down on rowdy teens after a...
This Is Your New Jersey Ultimate Hot Dog Day Guide
National Hot Dog Day is quickly approaching. Get ready to celebrate!. It's almost time to fire up your grill and enjoy one of our favorite summer foods. Or you can just head to Nathan's Famous restaurants and get a hot dog for a nickel!. National Hot Dog Day takes place...
Ex-Solomon COS Bustamante joins Kim campaign as statewide political director
Laura Bustamante, a former chief of staff to Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon, has joined the campaign of Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Andy Kim, the congressman in New Jersey’s 3rd District. “I am excited to welcome Laura to our team to help restore integrity and trust to...
Allaire Village closes til Aug. 7 due to finance distress
WALL TOWNSHIP — The same day of its monthly flea market that attracted hundreds of patrons, the Historic Village at Allaire announced it would be closing temporarily for about a month due to funding issues. “We are trying to be proactive instead of reactive,” Historic Village at Allaire Executive Director Hance Sitkus told The Coast Star.
Huge pop-up pool party stopped by N.J. officials after invite goes viral
A pop-up pool party — promoted with a flyer that went viral on social media — was quashed by officials in Howell earlier this month after local police were alerted, authorities said. The party, planned for July 12 in the Candlewood neighborhood of the Monmouth County township, was...
News Update: Infestation Has Closed Sandy Hook’s Campground Until Further Notice
NJ.com is reporting that the campground at Sandy Hook is "closed until further notice". They report that "Sandy Hook’s campground, located in New Jersey’s portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County, is closed until further notice due to an infestation of pests, officials said Friday."
Stay out of the water! Major sewage leak in Red Bank, NJ
RED BANK — Residents and visitors are "strongly advised" to stay out of the Navesink River because of an accidental release of sewage into storm drains. A drilling crew working in Parking Lot 1 in front of the NJ Transit station at the intersection of Monmouth and Burrowes streets struck a pressurized main. The borough is also discouraging the consumption of fish and shellfish from the area of the Route 35 bridge over the Navesink.
Night in Venice Boat Parade Expected to Draw 100,000 Spectators
A “robust” safety plan is in place for the Night in Venice boat parade, which is expected to attract 100,000 spectators to the bayfront to enjoy house parties and watch Ocean City’s premier summer event. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. NIV Chairman Dave Winslow, who is...
Gun, Bomb Threat at Borgata Proves False
Atlantic City police found no valid threat after a man claimed to have firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Casino Hotel and Spa. A man called the police non-emergency number at 3:55 p.m. Thursday making the threat, Capt. Kevin Fair said. Police responded in force, sweeping the area...
Big box store shopping in New Jersey just got smaller
In an ever ugly and sad trend another big box store announced that they are closing a chunk of their stores and trying to reorganize to stay above drowning in debt. National discount retailer Big Lots, with close to 1,400 stores nationally including twenty-seven in Monmouth and Ocean counties here in New Jersey, has announced that they are closing up to forty stores nationally and opening three more. Big Lots closed fifty-two stores in 2023 due to inferior performance.
A Brand New Fried Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First NJ Store In Monmouth County
Move over Colonel, there's a new chicken joint coming to Jersey and it looks like it's going to change the game for fried chicken lovers all over the state!. Now, I've never heard of this place before but after doing a little digging into what they're all about, I'm excited to see that they're making a move towards the Jersey Shore.
High Bacteria Levels Shuts Swimming At This Ocean County Beach For Rest Of Season
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection said only that a water sample from Beachwood Beach West exceeded the water quality standard. In a statement shared to the Beachwood website, the mayor and council said, "you may still sit and take in the lovely view of the scenery but no one will be permitted to swim."
New Egypt Speedway cancels racing events to mourn longtime boss
Tributes have been pouring in for a New Jersey man who was general manager at a popular car racing venue in Ocean County. Joseph “Joey” Liquori died after a medical emergency on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family confirmed. Liquori was the GM of New Egypt...
Shark Sighting Reported Off Coast of Sea Isle City, NJ
For the second time in two months, reports of Great White shark sightings have been reported along the Jersey Shore. This time, off the coast of Sea Isle City, NJ. Back on June 12th, a fisherman just off the coast of Little Egg Harbor in Ocean County, New Jersey, caught photos and video of a small, juvenile Great White after he unintentionally hooked it on his line.
Prosecutor: Director of Brick Township Rec Department issued phony permits to play on ballfields
Brick police accuse Dan Santaniello of allegedly telling teams to pay in cash if they wanted to use ballfields rather than writing checks to the township and then pocketing that cash.
Brick’s ‘Movies in the Park’ Series Continues Friday With ‘Trolls Band Together’
Brick’s “Movies in the Park” series is set to continue Friday – this time at Hank Waltonowski Park near the center of town, off Chambers Bridge Road. Residents are encouraged to bring beach or lawn chairs and blankets and sit under the stars for a showing of “Trolls Band Together,” a family-friendly movie, at dusk, at just about 8 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024.
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