don't be surprised if you see Bruce Springsteen out in the street The Boss reeled off quite a list of Jerseyness — specifically related to the Shore — when asked what is the most “Jersey thing” about him on the Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast The interview was conducted at Springsteen's Colts Neck home studio “I'm in the Atlantic Ocean every summer," Springsteen said "I still ride all these roads that I road when I was a kid I still love to go down and get a hot dog from Max's or the Wind Mill I still love to spend a little time in the Asbury Park boardwalk when I can and I live 10 minutes here from my hometown (of Freehold) “I'll be here till the angels come knocking.” Springsteen, 75, performed April 26 with Smokey Robinson Darlene Love and more at the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music's American Music Honors program on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch He also visited movie sets in Freehold, Asbury Park and elsewhere over the winter for the upcoming Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” starring Jeremy Allen White The film is about the making of Springsteen’s 1982 lo-fi classic “Nebraska.” A solo Boss was filmed performing songs from “Nebraska” at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on April 22 Springsteen has been doing press for Thom Zimny-directed “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band,” which was partly filmed at the Vogel “Road Diary,” released on Hulu earlier this year is viewed as a candidate for nomination in the Emmy’s Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special category The Emmy nominations will be announced Tuesday Springsteen and the E Street Band's 16-date European tour starts Wednesday Subscribe to app.com for the latest on the New Jersey music scene covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey The Japanese automaker will ditch about 20 performance-based metrics for a singular metric: new-car sales ties dealer variable margin to achieving retail volume goals Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application (Deverson) Asbury passed away Tuesday April 29 Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Mary Deverson Alberta is survived by her brother Bernie (Marion) and Faith along with nine nieces and nephews A retired Administrative Assistant from the University of Pittsburgh Alberta was also a member of the Brierly Heights Woman’s Club and AARP for many years Alberta also loved and enjoyed her many bowling leagues Alberta enjoyed watching her granddaughters grow up into fine young adults She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by family please make a donation to any charity of your choice from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at the George Irvin Green Funeral Hoem (412-461-6394); where an AARP Service will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM A Blessing Service will be held  at the funeral home on Monday Burial at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private Please leave your memories and condolences at www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A 19-year-old Asbury Park teen was captured by US Marshals and charged with firing gunshots in the city last month Asbury Park police responded to the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue and found five 9mm shell casings Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said Jahsaad Banks was identified as the suspect and was arrested on Wednesday April 30 in Asbury Park by the US Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force He is charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses He was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution where he is being held pending a court appearance (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom presents a screening of Garland Jeffreys: The King of in Between on Saturday Join director Claire Jeffreys for a post-screening Q&A moderated by singer songwriter James Maddock the mixed-race Brooklyn native whose music defied industry norms receives long-overdue recognition in this enlightening documentary rich with archival material and featuring interviews with fans like Harvey Keitel and Vernon Reid sheds light on the life and artistry of an unclassifiable talent Tickets are available for purchase online A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Light of Day Foundation The Showroom is located at 707 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park The ShowRoom Cinema opened in Asbury Park with a goal of bringing provocative and relevant independent movies and engaging special events to the city’s budding downtown In 2012 the theater evolved into a 3-screen independent cinema and became the leading entertainment destination in Asbury Park’s eclectic The ShowRoom brought an important selection of independent first-run films — including critically-acclaimed domestic and foreign features festival winners and shorts — to the Jersey Shore It also hosted a variety of special one night only screenings live performances and community-driven special events but new owners Daria Parr and family are excited to welcome The ShowRoom back to Asbury Park The ShowRoom will continue to deliver the same high quality film selection and impeccable customer service that the theater has become known for while working toward the big picture goal: restoring some of what was lost during the pandemic by inviting our cherished guests to share the energy and fun of going to the movies again Two players who had significant roles in the recent success of the Madisonville-North Hopkins boys soccer program will have the chance to continue their athletic careers on the collegiate level Dru Lile and Eli Redpath both signed with Asbury University in Wilmore Redpath led the Maroons in goals scored during the 2024 season with 36 Lile finished the 2024 season with 7 goals and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Independent bookstores just got a little more adventurous In a time where giant corporations like Amazon dominate the market brick and mortar bookstores provide a more personalized experience while supporting business from members of the community is taking the intimacy of indie bookstores even further rolling down the streets of Asbury Park as the first mobile romance and fantasy bookstore in New Jersey Kicking off their grand opening May 10 at Talula’s Asbury Park lovers of all things romantic and otherworldly can indulge in the wide assortment of novels Between The Covers Co order a special cocktail and get lost in the pages of a new book to call yours This unique mobile bookstore offers publications ranging from ‘swoon worthy romances to complicated fantasy realms” that gives readers a sweet escape in their free time the bookstore supports local business wherever it pops up with owner Alyssa Regan telling Asbury Park Press “Strong stories deserve strong communities behind them.”  new read or simply want to support independent authors Our mission is to uplift their stories and help readers find characters who look For Between The Covers Co. upcoming events in Monmouth County, click here FREEHOLD - An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder after firing shots in the area of Atlantic Avenue last month was charged with single counts of first-degree attempted murder second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S Asbury Park Police responded to the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of shots fired There were no injuries as a result of this shooting incident An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and the Asbury Park Police Department identified Banks as the individual responsible for the shooting incident Banks was located and arrested on Wednesday Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force Banks was taken to the Monmouth County Correctional jail where he is being held pending his first appearance in Monmouth County Superior Court What did Jon Stewart do after his epic takedown of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office on the April 28 edition of “The Daily Show” played the Music Monday series at Georgies Bar Monday night “We know almost eight songs,” quipped Stewart from the stage according to a Georgies press release on the surprise The band also features city singer-songwriter Rick Barry on vocals; Andy Bova of Simple Sound Studio in Oceanport on guitar; and his dad “You guys don’t put on 'The Daily Show' at 11?” said Stewart looking up from behind the drums at the TVs “I drove here straight from the show — this is embarrassing.” Stewart grew up in Lawrenceville and now lives in Colts Neck Georgies Music Monday promoter Sean Navat Balanon was impressed by his performance “We didn't promote that he was going to play but still a lot of people showed up,” Balanon said has been hosting the live music series since September Church and State TM are working on their debut album “Sean and the crew at Georgies have been putting on these amazing showcases of original music for a few months now,” said Barry in a statement “It’s so cool to see it grow into something organic "It has this old-school Asbury hang kind of vibe and we were grateful they were able to fit us in On “The Daily Show,” Stewart delivered a scathing critique of the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency “Trump launched a trade war without any of the preplanning and preparation that needed to be done,” said Stewart Secretary of Treasury Scott) Bessent has to go along with it because he’s in the service of an impulsive man-baby that you have to lie to so he doesn’t turn his firehose of vindictiveness onto you.” Subscribe to app.com for the latest on the New Jersey music scene former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt warns Americans of challenging times ahead “The Miracle Worker” is set to begin principal photography in Middletown a legal quirk prevents Monmouth County from paying the county prosecutor still doesn’t know whether he will be paid after Saturday New Jersey’s adoption of the 1960 Census leaves no provision for paying Mr Keuper’s $7,000 annual salary once Monmouth County’s population — estimated at 330,000 — becomes official this weekend That’s because his current salary is set by state law and only applies to prosecutors who serve in counties with populations of between 100,000 and 250,000 legal experts agree there is no mechanism for the prosecutor’s salary to be automatically adjusted Keuper an amount less than his colleagues in counties of comparable population size Keuper’s salary to $12,000-a-year has stalled due to a disagreement between Senate Democrats and Republicans over whether other county prosecutors should also get a raise “We’re helpless,” Freeholder Director Joseph C Until the Legislature takes corrective action acting county counsel John Pillsbury said no payment can be made from county funds Keuper now finds himself a victim of the law he is sworn to uphold When I took the job I took an oath of office I am satisfied the matter will be resolved.” Roosevelt delivers speech in Wall TownshipWALL — America must set its own house in order if it is to meet the challenges of the 1960s and beyond The former first lady spoke to more than 100 persons attending an open house at the Turrell Residential Group Center for Girls at Allaire in Wall “Every time we show discrimination and fail to give every one of our citizens complete opportunity to grow it hurts our leadership in the world,” she said Roosevelt explained that children must be taught responsibility and integrity the next generation will not be able to cope with the problems they will have to face,” Mrs Middletown farm to star in ‘The Miracle Worker’MIDDLETOWN — Exterior scenes for the motion picture adaptation of “The Miracle Worker,” based on the Broadway play about the early life of Helen Keller are to be shot on Oak Hill Road beginning next month McLean farm will serve as the backdrop for the film Miss Bancroft originated the title role on Broadway the nurse who taught Helen Keller — who was blind will repeat her role as Miss Keller for the movie Jory will play the part of Miss Keller’s father said yesterday that the McLean farm was selected because it is “very close to what farms in the 1880s should look like.” April was a busy month for the Shore's culinary scene from a world-famous burger chain to a spot serving barbecue by the beach A Long Beach Island borough voted against a new all-day restaurant and a landmark in Asbury Park has new owners Here is the food and dining news we reported on last month Ocean County will get its first Shake Shack Wednesday, May 7, when the restaurant opens at 614 Route 70 in Brick Commons Middletown and the Judy Blume Service Area on the Garden State Parkway in Wall Originally founded as a hot dog cart in New York City Shake Shack is known for its Angus beef burgers the chain will donate $1 from every sandwich sale to Fulfill Food Bank A pair of childhood friends from South Jersey are bringing their Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks to Belmar They hope to open the week prior to Memorial Day Delgado and Haines' concept mirrors the fast-paced style of Philly cheesesteak spots: Customers order ribeye or chicken cheesesteaks with Cooper Sharp American cheese or Cheese Whiz The meu also will have cheese fries; a deep-fried cheesesteak-topped Sabrett hot dog; wings with more than half a dozen sauce options; and panzarotti from Tarantini a Cherry Hill-based company that makes the fried dough pockets filled with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce Buffalo Wild Wings coming to HazletBuffalo Wild Wings is replacing the former TGI Fridays at Hazlet Town Center on Route 35 The new restaurant will be approximately 7,400 square feet with 250 seats Franchisee The Munson Restaurant Group is working to acquire a liquor license and submitting plans to the Hazlet land use board The full-service restaurant has a targeted opening of early 2026 Jersey Freeze, a Monmouth County landmark restaurant and ice cream shop, is expanding. Owners Matt Cangialosi and Katie DiNonno are partnering with restaurateur Matthew Borowski on a Jersey Freeze ice cream store in Colts Neck It replaces a former ice cream shop at The Orchards at Colts Neck on Routes 34 and 537 marks the beginning of an expansion plan to add more ice cream locations and attract franchisees Viana of Lita in Aberdeen, Judy & Harry's in Asbury Park and Heirloom Kitchen in Old Bridge lost to fellow "Top Chef" alum Sara Bradley in the April 6 episode "The Randomizer Strikes Back." It was his first time competing on the show Rescigno, a New Jersey native who now owns a restaurant in Idaho, lost to Chef Antonia Lofaso in the April 20 finale "A New Champion Is Crowned." It was her third time competing on the show The decision followed two meetings that were heavily attended by neighbors of the property who opposed the size of the proposed Harvey Cedars House and the traffic it would bring to the area Board members recommended they consider eliminating an outdoor component of the project that abuts a neighboring property and reconsider traffic configurations Outback Steakhouse opened a new location on Route 35 in Ocean Township in April featuring a new design for the chain with updated interiors and a focus on takeout and delivery The restaurant took over the space previously occupied by Nino's Coal Fired Pizza Its interior features local artwork celebrating Ocean Township and a kangaroo basking in the sights and sounds of nearby Asbury Park Surf City Dog House coming to LBILong Beach Island's dining scene will feature a new kind of hot dog this summer will serve a hot dog that starts with a whole unsplit bun placed atop a heated metal spike "The piercing machine creates a hole and warms and toasts the bun," said Stacey Ghigliotty who plans to open the restaurant with her husband The result is a self-contained hot dog that stays warm The opening menu will offer two specialty hot dogs — the Top Dog garlic sauce and honey mustard — and a build-your-own option and Magliaro told the Asbury Park Press he could not comment until the sale was finalized Magliaro and Rackiewicz opened Moonstruck in 1995 in an Ocean Grove storefront across the street from a breakfast and lunch restaurant that they owned they relocated to the former Deck House building on Wesley Lake in Asbury Park The TASTE Awards, honoring culinary excellence at the Shore have returned after a post-pandemic hiatus — and diners are invited to help decide the winners Dozens of restaurants are nominated in categories including Best New Restaurant, Best Steakhouse and Best Brunch. The awards are organized by ShoreFoodie.com, a local dining guide from the team behind Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Diners are invited to vote for award finalists at shorturl.at/hVYUK then industry professionals will select the winners Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar, which opened on Route 9 in Howell in 2020, has closed. The Pennsylvania-based restaurant chain replaced the former Ruby Tuesday location in the Lanes Mill Crossing shopping center Wonder, a food hall serving dishes from a collection of top restaurants, is up and running in Middletown. and dishes from multiple restaurants are prepared simultaneously in one kitchen Diners can take their food to go or eat at nearly a dozen seats Restaurant options include Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson The former Sickles Market in Little Silver will reopen under new ownership as The Market at Sickles Farm plan to maintain the market's tradition of offering high-quality produce and prepared foods The garden center is expected to open in May with the full market and cafe following in July his business which holds the land of the Little Silver store and his Rumson home his two daughters and a former employee are being hired to run the store all with other locations in Monmouth County have recently opened or soon will inside the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on the Asbury Park boardwalk: FREEHOLD A judge Tuesday sentenced an Asbury Park teen to 45 years in prison for hunting down another Asbury teen and executing him "like an animal,'' for no good reason "He committed the murder for no valid reason,'' Superior Court Judge Jill Grace O'Malley said in sentencing Joseph N Argilagos for the crime he committed in 2022 O'Malley revealed Argilagos' explanation for killing 19-year-old Dariel Vernet in Asbury Park on July 8 "He said it was because he was shot a few months prior and the victim may have been present or may have known about it but he candidly admits that the victim may not have been present and may not have known about it,'' O'Malley said and he may or may not have been associated with people who may or may not have shot the defendant months prior Dariel paid with his life,'' the judge said O'Malley presided over Argilagos' trial in December during which a video of the killing was entered as evidence The video "shows this defendant hunting Dariel Vernet like he was nothing more than an animal,'' the judge said It shows Argilagos entering the Frederick Douglas housing complex in broad daylight and shooting Vernet at point-blank range in the back unsuspecting,'' with his back to a wall and nowhere to run or hide The 45-year prison term O'Malley imposed on Argilagos is substantially more than the 30-year minimum term that defense attorney Mark Bailey asked for had not yet matured and was influenced by others older than him Bailey said Argilagos grew up in "a toxic neighborhood,'' with no one to protect him "The evidence at trial demonstrated that there was no one looking out for the victim from the danger of Joseph Argilagos,'' countered Caitlin Sidley Sidley said Argilagos prepared a calculated plan to execute the victim After having been alerted to Vernet's presence by a codefendant and he donned a face mask and a hood while arming himself with the gun he used to shoot Vernet five times and no one protected Dariel Vernet,'' Sidley said Sidley said the victim's mother was too grief-stricken to come to court for her son's killer's sentencing The assistant prosecutor asked the judge to impose a 50-year prison term Argilagos apologized to the victim's family but said "I was young and influenced by my peers in a wrong way.'' ordered that he serve 85 percent of the 45-year term before he can be considered for release on parole 7-year prison term on Argilagos for unlawful possession of a weapon Argilagos was given credit toward his sentence for the almost three years he spent in jail awaiting trial and sentencing Immediately following Tuesday's proceeding a screaming match broke out in the hallway outside O'Malley's courtroom between supporters of the victim and supporters of the defendant Sheriff's officers separated the two groups without further incident Although a juvenile when the murder was committed Argilagos was tried as an adult because of the seriousness of the offenses but the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charges against him subsequently pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and was sentenced in January to five years in prison with a condition that he serve 85 percent of the prison term before he can be considered for release on parole Kathleen Hopkins, a reporter in New Jersey since 1985, covers crime, court cases, legal issues and just about every major murder trial to hit Monmouth and Ocean counties. Contact her at khopkins@app.com ASBURY PARK -- The owners of Moonstruck Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge whose decision to move to a downtrodden Asbury Park in 2002 helped spark a renaissance in the city Luke Magliaro and Howard Raczkiewicz said in a Facebook post they plan to retire after helping with the transition to new ownership and Magliaro said he couldn't comment until the sale was finalized "While this prospect undoubtedly brings excitement we are all too aware of how much we’ll miss this special place and our extraordinary Moonstruck family," Magliaro and Raczkiewicz said on Facebook Moonstruck on Lake Avenue overlooking Wesley Lake earned a reputation for its contemporary American-Mediteranean food — and long waits endured by eager diners Asbury Park dining: Shucked by Local 130 Seafood coming to Asbury Park boardwalk But it also won gratitude from city officials who had little success attracting new businesses and turning around Asbury Park's economic fortunes until Magliaro and Raczkiewicz purchased the building that housed the former Deck House music club and turned it into a high-end restaurant "I really call them 'pioneers' because they took a risk," Tom Gilmour Asbury Park's former economic development director they really took a big risk to come to Asbury Park But because they had such good food and service Moonstruck quickly turned heads for its simple Asbury Park Press food critic Andrea Clurfeld wrote shortly after its opening: "The mission here is so clear the focus so strong and the skills so well-ingrained that success is assured." Magliaro and Raczkiewicz set their sights on an expansion They purchased the former Deck House building in 2000 betting that Asbury Park was getting ready to break out of its doldrums and that customers would soon follow New restaurants followed Moonstruck into town Asbury Park Restaurant Tour: It will feature more than 20 restaurants "We're like a show," Raczkiewicz told the Asbury Park Press after announcing the move Magliaro and Raczkiewicz in their Facebook post thanked their employees noting that over the years the restaurant became not only a business but also a family complete with milestones and happy occasions; happiness and joy; and tempers that sometimes flared but made for good stories when cooler heads prevailed Asbury Park news: School dictrict might sell school, cut staff to make up budget shortfall They said the prospective new owners were seasoned restaurateurs who were "enthusiastic about pleasing our loyal clients and committed to working with our dedicated staff." we find solace and hope in the knowledge that Moonstruck is once again in a waxing phase," they wrote Diamond is a business reporter for the Asbury Park Press He has been writing about the New Jersey economy and health care industry since 1999 He can be reached at mdiamond@gannettnj.com Authorities in Monmouth County announced that an Asbury Park man has been charged in connection with a shots-fired incident that took place in the same town last month was charged with single counts of first-degree Attempted Murder second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and second-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of shots fired Monmouth County authorities say that an investigation by members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and the Asbury Park Police Department identified Banks as the individual responsible for the shooting incident Banks was located and arrested on Wednesday, April 30, in Asbury Park by members of the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force, MCPO officials said.  MCPO authorities said Banks was transported in to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) where he is being held pending his first appearance in Monmouth County Superior Court State of Tennessee Department of Treasury boosted its position in shares of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG - Free Report) by 47.5% during the 4th quarter according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC The institutional investor owned 9,442 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,042 shares during the quarter State of Tennessee Department of Treasury's holdings in Asbury Automotive Group were worth $2,295,000 as of its most recent SEC filing A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of ABG GoodHaven Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Asbury Automotive Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $2,916,000 Magnolia Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Asbury Automotive Group by 2.1% in the 4th quarter Magnolia Group LLC now owns 149,123 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,241,000 after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares during the last quarter Intech Investment Management LLC raised its position in shares of Asbury Automotive Group by 52.3% in the 4th quarter Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 7,805 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,897,000 after acquiring an additional 2,680 shares during the period Empirical Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Asbury Automotive Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $221,000 boosted its stake in Asbury Automotive Group by 1.6% during the 4th quarter now owns 211,766 shares of the company's stock worth $51,465,000 after acquiring an additional 3,273 shares during the last quarter Craig Hallum downgraded shares of Asbury Automotive Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday dropped their price objective on Asbury Automotive Group from $290.00 to $250.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday Citigroup started coverage on Asbury Automotive Group in a research note on Wednesday They issued a "neutral" rating and a $236.00 target price for the company Stephens increased their price target on Asbury Automotive Group from $220.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $258.50 Read Our Latest Research Report on ABG Shares of ABG traded up $3.99 during midday trading on Friday The stock had a trading volume of 122,961 shares The firm has a market cap of $4.37 billion a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.34 and a beta of 0.98 The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $231.75 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $249.30 has a twelve month low of $201.68 and a twelve month high of $312.56 The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98 a current ratio of 1.20 and a quick ratio of 0.41 Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday The company reported $6.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter missing analysts' consensus estimates of $6.84 by ($0.02) Asbury Automotive Group had a net margin of 2.50% and a return on equity of 16.29% The firm had revenue of $4.15 billion during the quarter compared to analyst estimates of $4.31 billion The firm's quarterly revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year analysts anticipate that Asbury Automotive Group 0.59% of the stock is currently owned by insiders Before you consider Asbury Automotive Group MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on.. and Asbury Automotive Group wasn't on the list While Asbury Automotive Group currently has a Hold rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Need to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools ASBURY PARK — “Snap out of it!” That’s an iconic line that Loretta Castorini says in the 1987 romantic drama "Moonstruck.” But it might take some time before Luke Magliaro and Howard Raczkiewicz “snap out of it.” The owners of Moonstruck Restaurant in Asbury Park have made the tough and emotional decision to sell this legendary spot after 36-plus years in business together we are formally announcing that at the end of April (fingers crossed) we are selling our beloved Moonstruck Restaurant.” Their adventure started more than three decades ago beginning with The Raspberry Café in Ocean Grove a decision that was very difficult to make They made it a point to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who helped make Moonstruck an extraordinary and special place “We are so grateful to our wonderful employees many of whom have been with us for decades They are the backbone of our operation and the energy that has kept us going we couldn’t have achieved the positive results we’ve enjoyed We’re beyond thankful to all of them and exemplary work ethic,” Magliaro and Raczkiewicz wrote They also expressed their deep appreciation to all their valued customers repeated guests who they have known for years and with whom they have developed treasured friendships It’s been a joy to watch their families grow through generations A special thanks also went out to all their purveyors Moonstruck was not just a business to these men It became family as they celebrated milestones and special occasions with families we find solace and hope in the knowledge that Moonstruck is once again in a waxing phase We are passing the torch to new owners who plan to continue and expand the operation while ensuring its legacy lives on,” the men wrote The pair plan to stay on for a few weeks after the sale to help the new owners with the transition and hope to share insights as to what makes Moonstruck tick Once the announcement of the sale was posted many of them expressing their happiness for Luke and Howard’s deserved retirement but also their sadness for Moonstruck’s unknown future “Congratulations on your retirement We are happy for you but our hearts are sad you created something very special and you should be very proud.” “So happy for your much deserved retirement Luke & Howard Very glad you are passing Moonstruck on to capable hands as you have brought to us many at your restaurants.” Cheers to your retirement and the many years you’ve worked so hard to provide an amazing restaurant establishment for OG and AP to enjoy.” “Sad for us but very happy for the two of you Thank you for giving us the perfect date night.....EVERY time.....over the past 20 years...we can only cross our fingers that the new owners maintain the quality “What a beautiful heartfelt message Thank you for always believing in me and my ability and making me feel like a special part of your family at Moonstruck This makes me smile and cry all at the same time They won the lottery with the crew they’re getting Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom A well-loved Asbury Park restaurant has been sold as the owners announce their retirement after more than three decades in business.\nRead More Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Asbury Automotive saw slight year-over-year declines in finance and insurance profits in the first quarter as it prepared to expand Asbury Automotive’s total finance and insurance (F&I) revenue fell 1.4% YoY in Q1 to $187 million according to the company’s earnings release published today F&I gross profit per unit (GPU) inched up 0.1% YoY to […] Already subscribed? Log in ABOUT US HELP CENTER ADVERTISE PRIVACY TERMS ADA COMPLIANCE CODE OF JOURNALISM ETHICS Manage Cookie Consent EXECUTIVES OF THE YEAR AUTO FINANCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS MAGAZINE ARCHIVE INDUSTRY GLOSSARY Please enter your username or email address to reset your password A Toms River police officer was charged Monday with home invasion burglary after a “domestic disturbance” at a home in Berkeley The incident occurred Friday night when Officer Rebecca Sayegh smashed the front glass door of a home on Evernhan Avenue in the Bayville section then assaulted and threatened two victims inside She was also found to have damaged the hood of a vehicle belonging to one of the victims which had been parked in the driveway of the home Officers from the Berkeley Township Police Department responded to the scene about 11:20 p.m Sayegh was taken into custody at the scene after she resisted efforts “to peacefully place her under arrest,” Billhimer said Sayegh was originally served with the charges via a summons pending an upcoming first appearance in state Superior Court in Toms River due “to the serious nature of the charges,” Billhimer’s office “recharged” Sayegh with a warrant on Monday She was taken into custody at her Toms River home by Berkeley police officers and taken to the Ocean County Jail where she remained Monday pending a detention hearing we do not have a comment in the matter and refer all inquiries to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office,” said Toms River Police Lt Sayegh had been in the news about six months ago after she filed a lawsuit against Toms River Township former Deputy Chief Patrick Dellane and Sgt claiming a “Boys Club” culture in the department led to her being sexually harassed passed over for promotions and written up for supposed offenses that were ignored when committed by male officers Court hearing: Prosecutor seeks to keep Toms River cop behind bars in home-invasion case Sayegh claimed in the lawsuit that the toxic work environment allowed O’Keefe “to shamelessly” pursue a sexual relationship with her culminating in an incident at a Toms River Police Foundation event at Bey Lea Golf Course where O’Keefe followed Sayegh into the women’s restroom and asked her to perform a sex act and the lawsuit states that the incident happened at an event for the Toms River Police Foundation Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@gannettnj.com Asbury Park's first hitmaker in the rock 'n' roll era at AdventHealth Celebration hospital in Kissimmee said his assistant Margaret Bartsch to the Asbury Park Press Welch's soulful pop hits included “Since I Fell for You,” “Ebb Tide,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “A Taste of Honey” and more in the early ’60s and he served as inspiration for generations of city musician who came after him Asbury Park” said Bruce Springsteen in 2011 “Lenny was always somebody to look up to,” said city singer Nicky Addeo to the Asbury Park Press “Lenny had a beautiful voice — it was gorgeous.” Welch was born in New York City and moved to 2113 W Singer Joe Major was a neighbor and asked Welch to join his vocal group and I never had any intentions of becoming a singer,” said Welch previously to the Asbury Park Press “Joe Major stopped me on Springwood Avenue and said ‘I want you to be in my group,’ and I used to hide from him all the time because I wasn’t interested which included Raymond Morris and Willie Penna The group did not record any singles or albums but they were big enough to open a show in the 1950s for Little Richard at the city's Savoy Theatre Welch left Asbury Park for New York City and stardom who starred as Joe Louis in the 1953 film “The Joe Louis Story,” took him under his wing A run at Decca Records was not successful beyond changing his name from Leon Welch to Lenny Welch A meeting with producer Archie Bleyer prompted Welch to switch to Cadence Records — and there “Since I Fell for You” became one of biggest records in the country in 1963 Welch's silken tenor was similarly framed by the hit singles “Ebb Tide” and “You Don’t Know Me.” Welch's version of “A Taste of Honey,” released in 1962 on Cadence The song’s structure and guitar riff is similar to the Beatles’ 1963 version which featured Paul McCartney on lead vocals and is widely considered to have been based on Welch's version It was released on the Beatles debut album the Beatles and the British Invasion put the squeeze on American artists like Welch who retired from music by the 1980s and drove a cab in New York City to make ends meet playing a recurring role in TV’s “General Hospital” in the early ’90s A new appreciation arose for classic hitmakers like Welch Welch was also a big hit on music-themed sea cruises the musical legacy of the city's West Side which featured generations of African-American talent A 2011 Soul of Asbury Park concert at the Paramount Theatre featured Welch's last performance in the city divinely angelic,” said Tee Coleman-Lomack was on stage that night with the city's Broadways humble and compassionate man with a heart of gold I’ll always treasure the memory of his captivating smile and soulful voice He and my father shared a friendship that spanned over 60 years.” The COVID lockdown effectively ended Welch's concert career but he was hopeful of returning to Asbury Park “I do want to get back to Asbury Park,” said Welch to the Asbury Park Press in 2021 go up Springwood Avenue because that’s where I grew up I want to come back to Asbury Park and just walk up the street visit relatives' gravesites and get on a plane and come on back Welch did return in 2023 for the funeral of Coleman “Lenny is the most famous native son from Asbury Park,” said Asbury Park journalist and historian Don Stine (Welch) was a real gentleman and a very talented entertainer who had the goods a member of the Broadways and a childhood friend of Welch Survivors include wife Frances Welch and cousins Subscribe to app.com for the latest on the New Jersey music scene after a long and courageous battle with COPD as well as her devoted husband of 24 years She was a 1982 graduate from Scott High School and held several jobs but her favorite job was being a homemaker Vonda was known for her impeccable sense of style and dedication to maintaining a warm and beautifully kept home She took immense pride in celebrating holidays to the fullest creating cherished memories for those around her She was rarely seen without her hair perfectly styled and makeup flawlessly applied Vonda carried herself with grace and an undeniable presence She is survived by her stepdaughter Cindy & David Ball She was a proud grandmother to Nicholas Ball (Tori) She also leaves behind her great-granddaughter as well as her brother-in-law & sister-in-law Jimbo and Becky Asbury creating unforgettable memories in destinations such as Australia Their journeys were a testament to their love for life and each other She fed and cared for several dogs in her community She loved to laugh and hear funny stories and facetime with her grandchildren She embodied kindness and generosity in every way Vonda was a Christian and attended Six Mile United Methodist Church and selflessness will be deeply missed by all who knew her the warmth of her spirit and the beauty she brought into the lives of others will live on forever The family wishes to thank Vonda’s devoted caregivers Kristin McCallister and Kristin Billups for their amazing compassion love and care through her recent health decline and extend a heartfelt thank you to Dignity Hospice of Chapmanville Services will be held at Handley Funeral Home Friends may call one hour prior to the service Burial will immediately follow at Family Memorial Gardens Low Gap where she will be laid to rest beside her husband on what would have been their 28th wedding anniversary An Asbury Park man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last month in the city according to an announcement from Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S faces charges of first-degree attempted murder The charges stem from a shots-fired incident that occurred on the evening of Wednesday At approximately 6:54 p.m., officers from the Asbury Park Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue investigators recovered five 9mm shell casings at the scene No injuries were reported in connection with the shooting Following an investigation conducted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and Asbury Park Police Department Banks was identified as the suspected shooter Authorities did not disclose a potential motive or whether the incident was targeted April 30 in Asbury Park by members of the U.S He was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution and is currently being held pending his first appearance in Monmouth County Superior Court The case is being prosecuted by Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Bogner No information was available regarding Banks’ legal representation at the time of the announcement Officials emphasized that despite the charges Banks is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law He is entitled to a trial with all constitutional rights afforded by state and federal law No additional information about the circumstances of the shooting or potential witnesses has been released Authorities have not announced whether further charges or arrests are expected in connection to the case © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd sharing facilities with the city and privatizing custodial and security staff are all ideas being discussed as the Board of Education deals with an expected multimillion-dollar budget deficit The school district is facing a deficit that has been described as "fluid" in recent board meetings the shortfall was expected to be around $7.58 million and the board floated the idea of privatizing custodial and security services as a way to save money going forward the board members as well as the state fiscal monitor were referencing an $11 million deficit in the budget as they discussed the possible sale of the closed Barack Obama Elementary School and/or the Thurgood Marshall Elementary School A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 24 The first week in May is the latest the district can hold a public hearing for the budget Asbury Park news: Paramount Theatre exterior will get repaired, but when will Asbury Park landmark reopen? 'It is absolutely disgusting'John Napolitani Sr. the teachers' union president who serves as an elementary in-school suspension teacher and is also the mayor of nearby Ocean Township told the Board of Education "you can't constantly blame the staff" during public comments at the March 26 meeting "There are certain members of this Board of Education that have been up here for years and you knew this was coming you needed to pass that tax increase over a period of time it is time to pay the piper," Napolitani said the state's fiscal monitor told the board members that the only way they could balance the budget that night was by selling two buildings and cutting 18 teachers "I don't know where you are going to cut teachers," Napolitani said considering you don't have enough programs in the high school and your staff will attest to that." 'One by one they turned their backs': Survivor stories take Asbury teens to Nazi Germany He added "everybody knows" the board is considering outsourcing the custodial staff They need to know why they are being considered for privatization," Napolitani said and I think it is short sighted to even consider You know who I am and what I do in the town next door (in Ocean Township) The last thing I would ever want to do is privatize a unit or get rid of my workers that work for me," Napolitani said the state fiscal monitor assigned to Asbury Park said the budget he presented at the March meeting "does not include laying off teachers does not include any sale of buildings once it finalized." Asbury Park news: Condos, townhouses and stores could come to this lot near the boardwalk He added that privatizing the custodial or security staff "won't get you there" in regard to the shortfall in the budget The Asbury Park school district has been losing state funding since 2016, and is facing an estimated cumulative loss of $36,429,860 in state funding by 2025 after nearly decade of S2 cuts the formula that calculates how much state aid each public school district gets Districts that have seen declining enrollment The district lost $4.1 million in state aid last year and attempted to make up for it in part with $1.8 million in administrative cuts Shafter said the growth in this year's deficit from $7.5 million to $11 million was due to changes and corrections made to the budget Shafter said "the revenue changed" and he included an $11.68 million "holding number" so "the county can work on the budget." "The county is suggesting that we increase taxes," Shafter said "The school district does have property that (it) could possibly sell totaling that amount of money." Asbury Park news: City rejects apartment plan, OKs demolishing Holy Spirit Church for six homes Board member Wendi Glassman asked Shafter what specific parcels he used to come up with that figure and was told the number is an estimate "You could sell the Marshall school for $12.5 million but the county said put a placeholder in there," Shafter said The district owns eight properties within the city In January the board authorized the sale of the Dorothy L McNish Parent Center on Prospect Avenue and the maintenance building on Second Avenue The now-closed McNish Center promoted awareness of the services provided by the district and served as a resource for education in the community The other properties owned by the district include the Information Technology Center (ITC building) "You've got school districts being forced to sell properties and that is going to come down our way eventually The state is going to say (we) need to sell properties," Gerbino said "We are also looking to consolidate the operations and looking into a shared facility agreement with the city a pole barn could be constructed at the Barack Obama School property that will house the maintenance equipment and supplies "The district needs to be strategic on how we move forward to make sure we maximize the assets we have The assets we have are our school buildings and our property," Gerbino said School district lawsuit: Ex-Asbury Park schools chief lawsuit says he was suspended for exposing unearned diplomas The two most valuable assets on the table for the district are the Barack Obama and Thurgood Marshall schools but the Barack Obama school hasn't been open since 2019 Thurgood Marshall's utility expenses have increased 293% from $158,847 to $624,415 you can see the significant differences between the two buildings," Gerbino said Thurgood Marshall needs $2.5 million in repairs and renovations while the Barack Obama school would need $1.3 million to get the building up and running The district projects it could receive about $4.5 million for the sale of the Barack Obama School property "If you look at Thurgood Marshall we could probably get anywhere from $16 (million) to $20 million for the sale of that building That would more than cover what we have to make up in our budget," Gerbino said "I am not really looking to sell our properties because once you sell it you lose it." He cited a 2018 state law that schools can utilize public/private partnerships The law allows the school district to enter in an agreement with a private organization to develop a property owned by the district would be a consistent revenue source for the district "We can look to monetize the property … and that allows us long-term guaranteed revenue opportunities and projected revenue would be two or three years before we start seeing revenue That is a long-term solution," Gerbino said Charles Daye is the metro reporter for Asbury Park and Neptune, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. @CharlesDayeAPP Contact him: CDaye@gannettnj.com This story has been updated because the Jersey Devil Fable Festival Pier Village welcomes expert and novice flyers to its annual Kite Festival Watch the pros fly inflatable kites up and down the beach The fest also features a makers market on the boardwalk plus face painting and live music by the carousel miniature golf and a family-friendly scavenger hunt Go: Pier Village Kite Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 50 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch, piervillage.com. Here are other things to do at the Shore this weekend including the Jersey Devil Fable Festival in Asbury Park Asbury Park First FridayWelcome the warmer weather with Asbury Park First Friday The free event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m Celebrate early childhood education with art entertainment and activities on Saturday during the 2025 Ocean County Children’s Festival at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library Presented by the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children drop-in family event will have programs and activities geared for young children plus family resources and community connections The theme is “The Wonderful World of Art,” and children can make an original piece of art to take home in the Budding Artists’ Gallery There also will be an interactive family sing-along with music teacher and early childhood specialist Brenda Limaldi of Musically Mindful More information on NJAEYC is available on Facebook and Instagram Go: 2025 Ocean County Children's Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River, free; 732-349-6200, theoceancountylibrary.org, njaeyc.org The Tony-nominated musical "Rock of Ages" begins performances Friday at Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park the jukebox musical celebrating the best of 1980s rock runs through Sunday Directed and choreographed by Lisa Stevens “I love this show because it doesn’t take itself too seriously — and yet it sneaks up and hits you right in the heart," Stevens said and it reminds us that chasing your dreams Small town girl Sherrie (Landry Champlin) meets city boy Drew (Chad Marge) in 1987 on LA's famous Sunset Strip at the Dupree Room a legendary club that's threatened with demolition The arrival of rocker Stacee Jaxx (Danny Drewes) could be the key to their dreams — or what splits Drew and Sherrie up Navesink Maritime Heritage Association's headquarters will be open during the Weekend in Old Monmouth tour you can learn about the history of Grover House the historic 1730s farmhouse that serves as the association's headquarters Grover House is on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places and successive generations of the Grover family played important roles in the founding of Monmouth County as farmers and traders including one who became the first clerk of Middletown Township Go: Weekend in Old Monmouth, Grover House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 930 W. Front St., Red Bank; navesinkmaritime.org/Events Two exhibits at Monmouth MuseumThe Monmouth Museum is presenting a solo exhibition of Jersey City-born artist Fred Staloff and held exhibits throughout the United States “Origins of a Modernist” celebrates Staloff’s artistic vision and talent.​ “The paintings may emerge intuitively from some inner need," Staloff said before his passing I have always felt the need to situate my forms in space I assiduously avoid the flat rendition of form which leads to decoration or stylization." The exhibit is on loan from the Butler Institute of American Art.​ In the museum's Nilson Gallery are works by Carol Nussbaum Balance & Symmetry" features original photographs inviting viewers to view familiar objects in an original way through Carol’s mandala or circular designed fine art "Each image offers the eye an adventure in harmony a mandala is structured around a unifying center and thought to represent both wholeness and the universe be transformed to suggest a period of time or even a movement in the art world,” Nussbaum said in a museum release "Weaving elements of my travel photographs or even a trip to a toy store into an intricate mandala brings a new mood to the experience.” Go: "Fred Staloff: Origins of a Modernist" and "Carol Nussbaum: Harmony, Balance & Symmetry," through Sunday, June 1, Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Brookdale Community College campus, Lincroft (follow signs to Parking Lot 1), $14, free for kids under 2, $10 for seniors 65 and older; 732-747-2266, monmouthmuseum.org The Red Bank Chamber Music Society presents the Ulysses String Quartet at 4:30 p.m Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church auditorium in Red Bank The free show features composers whose music re-imagines the traditions of the past especially those of Hungarian and Slavic folk music Opening the program is Dmitri Shostakovich’s String Quartet No a youthful and spirited work filled with folk-inspired melodies and an undercurrent of emotional complexity that hints at the composer’s future brilliance The Ulysses Quartet has performed at Carnegie Hall Formed in 2015 and composed of musicians from the U.S. the ensemble's mission is rooted in the belief that music has the power to connect and inspire Members of the quartet are Christina Bouey Go: Ulysses String Quartet, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 White St., Red Bank, free; rbcms.org "Fotografia," an afternoon of jazz celebrating imagery Sunday at Holy Innocents Church in Beach Haven will feature jazz selections including "Fotografia" by Antônio Carlos Jobim; "Blue Monk" by Thelonious Monk; "All the Things You Are" by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II; and "Popsicle Toes" by Michael Franks Also performing will be Richard Kraus on saxophone Presented by the Newark LGBTQ Community Center the third annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival includes a full slate of LGBTQ films made by  Each of this year’s three feature and 27 short films have been selected to celebrate underrepresented and marginalized communities and most films and events take place at Express Newark Thursday is the opening night film "Ponyboi." Directed by Esteban Arango the thriller stars River Gallo as a young intersex sex worker employed at a laundromat in New Jersey on Valentine’s Day with his pregnant best friend The festival continues its collaboration with Express Newark’s Community Media Center and Paramount’s Content for Change to support emerging LGBTQIA+ filmmakers of the Greater Newark Area with the Sakia Gunn Legacy Filmmaking Fellowship Awardees for 2025 are Odessa Whitlock and Erby Beauvil On Sunday at New Jersey Institute of Technology's Jim Wise Theater is a screening of "To Be Young Gifted & Queer Shorts Program." The showing is free for high school and college students More information and a complete schedule is at newarklgbtqcenter.org/newarklgbtqfilmfestival Go: Newark LGBTQ Film Festival, Thursday to Sunday, most films and events take place at Empress Newark, 54 Halsey St., $7 to $15; newarklgbtqcenter.org/newarklgbtqfilmfestival                                                                a group of Asbury Park neighbors wanted to document what life used to be like along Springwood Avenue in the decades before the 1970 unrest that devastated the area reams of newspaper clippings and hours of audio interviews of long-time residents with the goal of creating an archive and walking tour of the fabled strip in the famous Jersey Shore town Then, through a city official, the group learned about the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s (NJTPA) Vibrant Places Program This program offers technical support from Rutgers transportation and planning experts to communities looking to revitalize their downtowns or commerce hubs The program is funded by the NJTPA at no cost to the selected towns “It was a godsend,” said Diane Shelton, the outreach specialist at the community organization Interfaith Neighbors who led the project “You don’t know how many years it was just me trying to do the research going back and forth between all these places trying to find out those businesses that once lined Springwood Avenue because the addresses and owners had changed over time.” A team of staff and graduate students at the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center in the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy worked on the project for about nine months sifting through historical accounts and maps to create an interactive searchable website that offers a virtual walking tour through Springwood Avenue “What we try to do is help communities create places where people want to live have arts and culture – everything in a compact downtown,” said Miriam Salerno managing director of the Public Outreach and Engagement Team at Voorhees Transportation Center “Springwood Avenue was a perfect representation of what a vibrant place is What we’re striving to do in other communities now is to recreate what they had on Springwood Avenue.” The Springwood Avenue Heritage Walk maps the eight blocks of the thoroughfare that runs through Asbury Park and Neptune each telling a different story: businesses; life and style; music and arts scene; civil rights and resilience; worship and church life; and community stories the Vibrant Places team spends about four to six months on a project offering municipalities a blueprint for realizing their vision they developed a marketing plan for a commercial district in Belleville created a visitor’s guide for Dover and showed Perth Amboy officials how to bring the public to an under-utilized park.  They also used the historical collection on Asbury Park available at Rutgers University Libraries After spending so much time on the project they became emotionally invested in the history of Springwood Avenue leaving with a changed perspective personally and professionally and we’d drive to Asbury Park every summer,” said planner and project manager Jesika Tixi and I didn’t know this part of its history This isn’t just about Asbury Park -- there are many blocks and neighborhoods across the country that people walk by without knowing their stories.”    But the stories of Springwood Avenue were fading even for Asbury Park residents “Certain things about the corridor I do remember,” she said “I remember going to the butcher shops with my grandmother I do remember parades up and down Springwood Avenue even though a lot of the stories I wasn’t familiar with.” Shelton said the idea for the heritage walk was formed in 2019 as the 50th anniversary of the July 4-6 But the community didn’t want to commemorate the aftermath of the riots they decided to showcase Springwood Avenue in the decades before 1970 they wanted some history to remain on the avenue,” Shelton recalled but it was a major shopping district for the West Side They didn’t have to go outside their community to shop.” The Rutgers team delivered on those wishes. The Thriving Businesses page showcases local treasures like Fisch’s Department Store where residents shopped for school clothes or Sunny Hunny Shoppe for a bite to eat or Bunce and Carter Pharmacy for medication.   The page includes photos of the business newspaper ads and quotes from old-timers like Rev saying “There were some folks that lived their whole lives and never crossed the railroad tracks (to the East Side) because everything they needed was over here (on the West Side).” That storyboard is repeated for five other pages Research project coordinator and geographer Cate Heady mapped the project starting on paper to draw by hand to create intricate color-coordinated map “There was the process of going through these interviews to get the stories and there was the process of mapping everything out so those stories could be put into place,” Heady said Shelton said the community organization is already using the virtual walk to share its vision for an actual walking tour They are planning a sponsorship drive and other events to raise funds for signs historical markers and ultimately a physical walking tour the tour has been used to support grant applications ‘Asbury Park is known for its rock and roll scene--Bruce Springsteen and the boardwalk but not the art and legacy of the West Side,’” Tixi recalled “‘That’s what people typically think of when thinking about Asbury Park Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. 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Stay with app.com for updates ASBURY PARK -- The Center in Asbury Park wants people to "Come Early, Stand Proud, and Walk Strong" on May 4 for the New Jersey AIDS Walk 2025 with the goal to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030 The event starts at 11 a.m. at the Center in Asbury Park which is located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Third Avenue, with the walk scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The walk will be up to the boardwalk and back, a distance of a little over a mile. The Center has a goal of $40,000 and donations are accepted on the NJ AIDS Walk website The Center in Asbury Park is a volunteer-based not-for-profit service organization with a mission to connect at-risk community members to comprehensive health care the Center joined a consortium of five HIV/AIDS service organizations in the state to create the nonprofit New Jersey AIDS Walk The other organizations include South Jersey AIDS Alliance North Jersey Community Research Initiative and Buddies of New Jersey The Center in action: World AIDS Day in Asbury Park remembered with candlelight walk The New Jersey AIDS Walk is held annually on the first Sunday in May in five locations. According the the New Jersey AIDS Walk website, the nonprofit is committed to spending at least 75% of its revenue directly on AIDS programs and facility expenses keeping administrative and marketing expenses to a minimum "Our sole purpose is to raise money to fill in the gaps in the services we provide to our counties and the people that we serve that is not given to us by county or state or federal funds," said Michael Roland executive director of the Center in Asbury Park While there have been significant advancements in HIV/AIDS treatment the stigma surrounding the disease persists stigma is probably the number one issue for people living with HIV preventing them from getting tested," Roland said the statewide objective is to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030 The way we do that is to know people's status through testing and prevention." The walk's supporters seek to end the classification HIV/AIDS as an epidemic by 2030. According to a 2023 report from the United Nations group UNAIDS that can be done by investing in HIV prevention and treatment The Center receives grants to pay for many of the services offered and works with the Visiting Nurse Association in Asbury Park The Center has a social worker on premises who assists clients with their concerns and mental health issues The Center in Asbury Park does not provide medical services they will be recommended to one of the HIV clinics in Monmouth County who provide those services Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch or Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank Only clients are able to get all the free services but anyone off the street can get a free sandwich or take a shower if needed The aim of the HIV/AIDS medications is to get the patient to a point where the virus is undetectable So therefor there is no further transmission of the HIV virus," Roland said At-risk community members can include sex workers medical clinics will give them a pre-exposure prophylaxis "If you are taking PrEP and you are having at-risk behavior that is going to prevent you from getting HIV that is going to reduce the number of new HIV positive (diagnoses) and it is going to become a manageable disease," Roland said He added "we are not there yet because there are new pockets of HIV popping up among the immigrant population." who serves the board for the New Jersey AIDS Walk and volunteers at the center echoed Roland's sentiment that PrEP is for anyone who is at risk and taking that away would be regressive "Because PrEP right now for a lot of people is free and a lot of people that have it can't afford it they couldn't purchase it so they wouldn't be able to," Buonansonti said Under the first Trump administration, the federal government rolled back some LGBTQ+ protections in health care we could go back to where we were because people would lose access to medications and we wouldn't know who is positive or negative along with other organizations went to Washington a couple of weeks ago to speak with representatives about how important it is to keep the HIV funding "Otherwise people will actually die," he said Charles Daye is the metro reporter for Asbury Park and Neptune @CharlesDayeAPP Contact him: CDaye@gannettnj.com ASBURY PARK — A 19-year-old local man has died from injuries he suffered in a shooting earlier this week in the city according to the statement from the Prosecutor’s Office Asbury Park police officers responded to the 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of shots fired about 4:25 p.m More Local News: Monmouth, Ocean County men charged in illegal gambling tied to Lucchese Crime Family The Major Crimes Bureau of the Prosecutor’s Office is investigating. Esdaile later died from his injuries, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact Detective Aaron Shaw of the Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Detective Terrence McGhee of the Asbury Park Police Department at 732-734-1900. Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@gannettnj.com. We’ve got another sweet baby announcement! Cory Asbury and his wife Anna have officially welcomed their fifth baby to the family with the birth of their daughter Tahlia Meadow Lynn. Tahlia was born February 27 at 5lb 14 oz and is already well-loved by her big brother and sisters. Take a look at the family’s special announcement on Instagram right here. Congratulations to the Asbury’s!   View this post on Instagram                     A post shared by Cory Asbury (@coryasbury) promote and celebrate the Gospel through music ASBURY PARK−Sewage from a broken pipe leaked into Deal Lake and shut down activities in the water over the weekend Discovered Saturday morning by volunteers cleaning up the area the leak was traced to a sewerage pipe near Asbury Park High School shortly after the city was notified at 10 a.m. which patrols both Interlaken and Loch Arbour received word from the Deal Lake Commission Saturday morning about the sewage spill The seven towns that the 158-acre lake lies in - Allenhurst Neptune and Ocean - belong to the commission It is unknown how much sewage leaked into the lake or whether it affected water quality More: Beachwood mayor wants to reopen beach for swimming: 'We're trying everything' The sewage coming out of the pipe was diverted to a safe area shortly after the leak was discovered The mayor said Monday afternoon that a contractor has been hired and he expects the rupture will be repaired by Tuesday Asbury Park put out Nixle alerts warning beachgoers and others about the leak - a pipe links the lake to the ocean Ken Serrano covers crime Reach him at 732-643-4029 or kserrano@gannettnj.com.