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WARNING: You Can’t Dig Large Holes in This Jersey Shore Town This Summer
As we head into the busy summer months at the Jersey shores, you should be aware that one favorite activity is now banned in this Jersey Shore town. The town of Sea Girt, New Jersey has passed a new ordinance in effect this summer that strictly prohibits digging large holes in the sand. So if you bring your shovel, also be sure to bring some measuring tape!
Is the ‘Oz Escape Experience’ Coming to New Jersey a Scam?
Over the past month or so, I have been getting ads for something called the "Oz Escape Experience" hosted by Questo. The ads have very obviously AI-generated images of people dressed as Dorothy, The Lion, The Tin Man, and The Scarecrow. Immediately, I thought of the Glasgow Scandal that was...
Route 71 Drawbridge Repairs on Track for Completion, Set to Reopen by End of May
BELMAR, NJ - The ongoing emergency repairs on the Route 71 Drawbridge over Shark River are set to wrap up by Friday, May 31. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that the installation of new components is on schedule to be completed the beginning of the week, as crews worked through Memorial Day Weekend. To ensure the bridge's readiness, rigorous testing involving numerous openings and closings will commence on Tuesday, May 28. These tests, expected to last three days, are essential for assessing the bridge's operational reliability. During this period, intermittent channel closures will be...
Things Are Heating Up; Another New Jersey Shore Town Announces Beach Bonfires
What's better the smell of a campfire on a cool summer night, watching the flames dance around the wood?. Not much, except maybe enjoying a fire while also hearing the ocean crashing in the background, and the faint smells of boardwalk fries and pizza surrounding you. And this year, enjoying...
Brooklyn BQE section to close again for repairs the first weekend of June
The Queens-bound side of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway closes to traffic for repairs in Brooklyn Heights on Oct. 14, 2023. The Queens-bound side of the highway will close to traffic in Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo from June 1 to 3. [ more › ]
Overgrown grass, locked gates have Staten Island man looking for action at neighboring NYC properties
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Neighbors don’t always meet each others’ expectations when it comes to property maintenance, but what do you do when your neighbor is the government?. That’s the conundrum longtime Oakwood Beach resident Robert Rosita is facing at his Mill Road property surrounded by city-owned...
A Familiar Taste Returns To Asbury Park, New Jersey
This is such exciting news. If you loved Medusa Stone Fire Kitchen on Main Street in Asbury Park and were devastated when it closed, you'll be happy to hear chef Aimee McElroy is back with a new pizzeria in town. It's where pizza is made with "love" in a wood-fired...
As CA battery storage site burns, Staten Island Borough President sends NYC a warning: ‘Imagine if’ same happens here
With dozens of lithium-ion battery energy storage sites (BESS) in the works in New York City, and the recent removal of zoning obstacles in residential areas, more and more homeowners are wondering what to expect when a site starts operating in their neighborhood. A fire that took 10 days to...
Swimming season opens in Big Apple without full staff of lifeguards
Don’t worry, beach happy! City beaches were short on lifeguards but long on fun in the sun as swimming season officially kicked off Saturday in the Big Apple. Thousands of sun worshippers and wanna-be Michael Phelpses were out in full force at the city’s eight public beaches, including Coney Island. Among those celebrating the unofficial start of summer was Vadim, 39, a small business owner from Prospect Lefferts Garden, who enjoys beach volleyball. “The beach is great, the weather is great. Everything is great,” he rejoiced. NJ shore town closes boardwalk and declares state of emergency over ‘unruly’ teens on Memorial Day weekend The specter...
Hazlet and Keyport Remember--You are Invited to Memorial Day Ceremonies. Read more:
On Monday, May 27, Hazlet and Keyport will be hosting special ceremonial events to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifices for our freedom. See details: IN THE BAYSHORE: On Monday, Memorial Day, 2024, The Hazlet Township VFW 4303 will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony, May 27 at 10 a.m. All are invited to join the veterans to respect and remember our nation's fallen.The event will be held at 1776 Union Ave, Hazlet, NJ 07730-2444. In Keyport there are a series of ceremonies on Memorial Day. See flyer below: For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Public Meeting on NJ Turnpike Extension in Bayonne Scheduled for May 28
Join the NJ Turnpike Authority’s open house on May 28 in Bayonne to learn about the proposed Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program, including modernization plans and public participation opportunities. Key Takeaways. The NJ Turnpike Authority will host an open house in Bayonne to discuss the proposed Newark Bay-Hudson...
This NJ mall will be new again. Let’s remember back to the old one
After years of legal wrangling with Eatontown and its residents, the new Monmouth Mall plan has been revealed in all its glory. Not only has the mall, like all of NJ’s malls, been a place for shopping, but it’s also been an important piece of New Jersey history.
A Banner Year for the Hometown Heros of Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The City of Long Branch will once again honor the heroes who have bravely served our country, by flying a record number of banners for its Hometown Heroes Program. In its third year of the program, eighty-two banners have been hung along the City’s oceanfront, a substantial increase from just fifteen banners in its inaugural year of 2022, and up from fifty in 2023. “I love this program,” commented Councilmember Rose Widdis, who brought the program to the council back in 2020. “It’s a wonderful thing that family and friends can look up and...
46th Annual Spring Lake 5 rings in Memorial Day weekend
SPRING LAKE — With sunny skies and clear weather, thousands of participants once again took to the streets for the 46th Annual Spring Lake Five to mark the start of the summer on Saturday, May 25. Cheered on by family and friends, runners and walkers from near and far gathered at the starting line on Ocean Avenue near Sussex Avenue to participate in the largest five-mile race in the state.
Asbury Park Launches New Scooter Sharing Program with Veo
ASBURY PARK, NJ - in partnership with mobility service provider Veo, has introduced a fleet of 250 new scooters, available for both seated and standing rides. The initiative aims to provide residents and visitors of Asbury Park with an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation option. Adults over the age of 18 can access these scooters via the free VeoRide app, available at www.veoride.com. The cost to unlock a scooter is $1, followed by a per-minute charge of $0.39. To ensure proper use and parking, riders are required to park scooters in designated areas and confirm parking with...
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