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Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Monmouth County Sunday
On Sunday at 5:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:45 p.m. for Monmouth County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Sandy Hook, moving east at 35 mph," according...
Monmouth County Fair will pop up in Freehold in late July
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair has a date and a location. Rides, music, and food are scheduled to take over the East Freehold Showgrounds for five days later this month. There is a general admission charge to enter the venue, for adults and older kids.
A rise in traffic deaths leads to more DWI checkpoints in 2 NJ counties
More DWI checkpoints are scheduled in New Jersey this week in an effort to address public safety. Traffic deaths in New Jersey are on the rise, according to Holmdel Township Police Department Patrolman Matthew Menosky, which is pushing this week’s checkpoint enforcements in Monmouth County. Menosky shared in a...
Controversial N.J. school accused of using taxpayer cash to fund family business must be investigated, lawmakers say
A pair of top state lawmakers and a state education advocacy group issued vigorous calls Monday for a statewide investigation into the College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS) network, following an investigation by NJ Advance Media last week that revealed top officials at College Achieve Asbury Park have used a family business to produce thousands of dollars of apparel for the school.
NYC clears 220 tons of trash from this debris-ridden Staten Island location
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It took 20 days and the removal of 220 tons of trash, but New York City finally delivered for a North Shore community. The Port Richmond North Shore Alliance civic group pushed for years to get the old North Shore Branch of the Staten Island Railroad, controlled by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), cleaned up, but their calls fell on deaf ears.
Best Waterfront Dining Chosen by You in Ocean and Monmouth Counties
So this is a labor of love especially since we are in the midst of summer and true outdoor dining prime time. We are blessed here at the Jersey Shore with some of the best waterfront dining anywhere in America. There is nothing better than having a meal here on the Jersey Shore overlooking our beautiful waters and having a delicious meal. The view and the taste are incredible and we have some fantastic choices. I decided to find out the best waterfront options here at the Shore from the people who know best, you at home. I asked you to recommend the best waterfront dining restaurants and you came through big time with fantastic locations.
Experience The Magic: July 4th Fireworks At the Jersey Shore
Summertime at the Jersey Shore is the best and it's when we say, "Happy Birthday to America." From swimming in the ocean, sun-kissed skin after a day in the sun, boardwalk pizza, and a little jacket for night time festivities at the Jersey Shore, nothing beats it. What am I...
NYC storm’s fierce winds topple trees, cause power outages on Staten Island: Great Kills hit hard
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Trees were downed and electricity was halted in neighborhoods throughout Staten Island in the wake of Sunday night’s sudden torrential downpour. Great Kills was hit particularly hard, as several trees were toppled along a section of Oakdale Street. In most instances, the large trees were seen uprooted from the ground by the sidewalk and were leaning against power cables in front of houses in the South Shore neighborhood.
Heavy congestion on Staten Island Expressway; backed up from Verrazzano to Goethals
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Traffic is still backed up on the Staten Island Expressway as of late Tuesday afternoon. According to the Google traffic map and traffic cameras, there is heavy volume extending the length of the expressway from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the Goethals Bridge. If you purchase...
Groovy Playground Closed Amid Dispute
OCEAN GROVE - As of today, a sign hanging on the gate of the playground called Groovy Playground on the west side of Fletcher Lake states "CLOSED As per Neptune Township, they are no longer responsible for maintaining the Childrens Playground park. In the absence of an agreement with the Township, OCGMA (sic) has closed this area until further notice." According to Monmouth County tax data, this parcel of land, identified as Block 101/Lot 9, on which the playground is located, is property owned by Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. This property is valued at $891,400 and last year, OGCMA paid $16,353.41 in taxes for this parcel. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the Township, no agreement making the Township responsible for Groovy Park exists at this time, and they have been advised against maintaining any parts of privately owned property. The Township is responsible for the following parks in town: Founders, Firemans, Greenleaf, Amanda Berry Smith (formerly Boswell) and the property bordering Wesley Lake. TAPinto Neptune has reached out to OCGMA for comment and this article will be updated if a response is received. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Atlantic Shores South wind project approved off NJ
A second phase of the Atlantic Shores wind energy project won a major federal approval Tuesday, advancing plans for 200 wind turbines within sight of New Jersey beach resorts. The Atlantic Shores South project between Long Beach Island and Atlantic City would include 10 offshore substations and export cables bringing power to landfalls at Atlantic City and Sea Girt to the north in Monmouth County, N.J.
It was 54 years ago when music saved Asbury Park
It has been said that music can be a cure-all for many things — a respite from a difficult day, a bad break up or just a conduit to chill out. Never was music so important and instrumental in helping an entire community rise from the ashes of what would be one of the worst moments in New Jersey history.
Fireworks! Where will you see yours? Check out this list of opportunities to boom!
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The fireworks celebrations have begun! Bell Works in Holmdel provided a spectacular show for the community last week! Thank you Bell Works! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you missed them, there are many more local opportunities to boom, like those listed below! Don't forget to bring your chairs and blankets if needed. Be there before dusk and enjoy the show! Most fireworks are set to begin at around 9pm. Arrive early wherever you choose to go as fireworks attract big crowds! Every showing has different details, some have DJ's, food trucks,...
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