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What's new at the Jersey Shore in summer 2024? Here are 9 things you need to know
Brooklyn Adams, the owner of Lava Java in Lavallette, has hired and trained her crew, over-ordered supplies, and is putting the finishing touches on a new, full-service coffee window that can alleviate the long lines inside the cafe. The weeks leading up to Memorial Day have been slower than last...
Asbury Park Riots In 1970 Form Basis of Coming of Age Story
For over fifty years, Paul Bomba had a story he wanted to tell. It's a tale about Asbury Park that starts off in July of 1970 as the beach town erupts with racial unrest. Three unlikely teenage friends (Adam, Mollie, and Howard) struggle with family conflicts and their racial, cultural and class identities in the midst of the chaos. The town and those teens will never be the same.
10 most expensive homes sold in Monmouth County, May 13-19
A house in Rumson that sold for $4.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monmouth County in the past week. In total, 215 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $819,907, or $401 per square foot.
Wall Township plays part in statewide Black Heritage Trail
WALL TOWNSHIP – Wall’s Black Brain Center has been designated as a site on the inaugural New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, as a crucial site to African-American history and victory in World War II which calls InfoAge Science and History Museums home. Held at former Camp Evans, the U.S. Army Black Brain Center provided a place where black scientists and engineers could find jobs and advance their careers when many other sites across the country closed their doors to them.
80 years later, D-Day through the eyes of Staten Islanders
Editor’s note: A group of Staten Islanders, including students from Wagner College and its choral group, are in Normandy, France, to honor those who fought and those who died in the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944 -- the largest seaborne invasion in history. This opportunity on the 80th anniversary was developed by and is led by Lori Weintrob, director of the Wagner College Holocaust Center, and Thomas Juneau, director of choral activities and conductor.
N.Y. law would require stolen cell phones to be disabled
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. —A piece of New York legislation requiring providers disable stolen cell phones passed the State Assembly Friday. Staten Island elected officials support “Detective Brian Simonsen’s Law,” named for a 19-year NYPD veteran killed by friendly fire in 2019, and it’s expected to be voted on in the New York Senate in the coming weeks.
FREE REDBANKGREEN SHIRTS, NEW COMMENT POLICY
We made it to Memorial Day Weekend. Of course, we’re repping that in our masthead at the top of this page (and below, in case you missed it). You may have noticed that we like to have fun at redbankgreen. It’s a core value, really. If you’re going...
This Is The Most Charming Restaurant In New Jersey
There are two things that New Jersey has that work well together. When you add up our charm and great food, it equals a great dining experience. Experts say this is the most charming restaurant in New Jersey. When you think of charm, you can't help but imagine that amazing...
Memorial Day 2024: What’s open, closed in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A day of remembrance to honor U.S. veterans who gave their lives for the nation, Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Many also consider it to be the unofficial start of the summer season. Government offices and financial institutions...
Heritage at Manalapan OK'd with 63 homes, affordable apartment buildings, stores
MANALAPAN - Plans for a 63 single-family home neighborhood that includes two three-story apartment buildings at the intersection of Route 33 and Sawgrass Drive received unanimous preliminary approval by the planning board. The neighborhood, dubbed the Heritage at Manalapan, would also have a 15,000-square-foot retail building at the corner facing...
Officials investigate whether NJ town is having crooked elections
🔴 The number of registered voters in Allenhurst has increased in the past year. 🔴 A number of cars with New York plates were seen during Tuesday's election. 🔴 The prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation but did not name the town. An investigation is underway in...
Join the Celebration: Neptune City's 4th Annual LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising on June 1st
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Sayreville Resident Brings American Flags to Neighbors for Memorial Day
SAYREVILLE, NJ - Sayreville resident Fred Block plans to help his neighborhood prepare for Memorial Day by providing them with American flags through his "Patriotic Flags of Sayreville" project. Block's goal was to provide as many of his neighbors as possible with 18x12 flags and put them on their curbs in time for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Block’s “Patriotic Flags of Sayreville” has already been spreading patriotism in the borough by putting American flags on the Main Street bridge that goes over the Garden State Parkway, as well as at the Sayreville Little League fields and...
Staten Island Community Board meetings this week: A focus on bus routes and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two Staten Island Community Boards will host public meetings this week, with topics discussing the status of some bus routes and the Staten Island Railway, and a Q&A with a representative from MTA NYC Transit. Community Board 2 will not host any meetings this week.
Stay safe: DWI checkpoints planned in NJ for Memorial Day weekend
🔴 DWI checkpoints will be set up in two Monmouth County towns this weekend. As we gear up for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced it will be conducting two DWI checkpoints this weekend, Allenhurst Police Chief and County DWI Task Force Coordinator, Michael Schneider announced.
Couples wanted: NJ shore county hosting a free group wedding
💍 A group wedding is scheduled for June 26 at a golf course. 💍 The group wedding is a trial run for potential future events. Engaged couples are being given the opportunity to tie the knot for free. They just have to be willing to share the spotlight with other lovebirds.
This Is The Most Charming Restaurant In New Jersey
There are two things that New Jersey has that work well together. When you add up our charm and great food, it equals a great dining experience. Experts say this is the most charming restaurant in New Jersey. When you think of charm, you can't help but imagine that amazing...
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