BAYVILLE — Wound kits designed to help staff treat patients before first responders arrive on the scene have been distributed throughout one Ocean County school district About 40 cosmetic-bag-sized wound kits containing life-saving supplies such as tourniquets, gauze, chest seals (special bandages designed for deep wounds like stab or gunshot wounds), and a blanket can be found in the common areas in the Central Regional schools in Bayville She wanted these kits in light of the school shootings that have happened across the U.S It’s been her mission to make her schools safer and to give staffers the ability to intervene in a situation She’s especially grateful to the “Make Our Schools Safe” Foundation which is a non-profit started by Lori Alhadeff who was 14 years old when she died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland The foundation donated $10,000 to the Central Regional School District to get the wound kits program started The wound kits are not necessarily meant for a tragedy There are many situations where the bleeding needs to be stopped we have 40 (wound kits) deployed in the district What we’re trying to do is raise a little bit more money to get them out into all of our classrooms,” she said The kits are currently found in common areas and hallways throughout Central Regional’s middle and high schools CarneyRay-Yoder wants them available in each and every classroom so every teacher has access to them 150 staffers have been trained on the kits “We have about 450 staff members district-wide My goal is to hopefully have all of them trained by the middle of next year and I’m still trying to raise about $38,000 in order to provide every single classroom and every single area in my building with one of those kits,” she added While having a school nurse on staff is very important CarneyRay-Yoder believes if every staff member is trained on these wound kits then not every situation will require a nurse Staffers are trained on how to use tourniquets and how to close up a wound with the seals provided in the kits to stop the bleeding before getting the patient to a proper medical facility CarneyRay-Yoder is accepting monetary donations to get more wound kits.She is a big believer in not only being prepared for emergencies she recalled an incident where one of her students was injured in her classroom CarneyRay-Yoder said she didn’t have the proper materials to help the student “But I don’t want to put people in that situation as a leader “I really want to make sure that our students and our staff have the materials they need in order to be safe and hopefully we never have to use them,” CarneyRay-Yoder said She said it’s important that everyone in her school district is prepared for emergencies they have not had to use any of the available wound kits Report a correction | Contact our newsroom Wound kits designed to help staff treat patients before EMTs can arrive, have been distributed to schools in this Ocean County district.\nRead More About 40 cosmetic-bag-sized wound kits containing life-saving supplies such as tourniquets, gauze, chest seals (special bandages designed for deep wounds like stab or gunshot wounds), and a blanket can be found in the common areas in the Central Regional schools in Bayville She’s especially grateful to the “Make Our Schools Safe” Foundation Report a correction | Contact our newsroom Theodore Roosevelt Audubon Center (Online Event) Threatened and endangered shorebirds are returning to nest on Long Island's shores Theodore Roosevelt Audubon Center (Oyster Bay Do you love native plants and organic gardening Please join Joy in the gardens on Fridays from 9 to 11:30 Join the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society to discuss the threats window strikes pose to birds Join the TCA program to finish on our center education project Learn about the Theodore Roosevelt Historical Augmented Reality System we have at the center Join us for a community walk hat will explore the connections between health and the importance of access to clean outdoo You play an important role in our mission to protect birds & the habitats they need to survive Help secure the future for birds at risk from climate change advocacy and on-the-ground conservation efforts Sign-up today to receive our monthly e-newsletter and important action alerts Find the closest Audubon Center or Chapter in your area.  Get the latest news and updates about our programs and initiatives delivered straight to your inbox Jake Finamore is leading an effort to preserve the Clarkson Estate in Bayville a 15-year-old sophomore at Locust Valley High School remembers when his dad would drive him to Lattingtown to view the reflecting pool of a mansion that once stood there During trips to the Meudon estate, he became interested in learning about the world around him as it existed a century ago — a period when gilded mansions populated sprawling grounds “He brought me there and I was just telling him ‘I really want to know what this looked like back then,'” Finamore recalled in an interview The teenager dove into an online wormhole and uncovered tidbits of Bayville’s history He found a still-living piece not far from where he lives: the Clarkson Estate “is the only one of its size that is still standing,” said Finamore who has pushed village officials to preserve the property that has fallen into disrepair “It’s one of the last surviving pieces of history in our area,” Finamore said was built in the early 1900s by Peter Rouss purchased the property that once stretched 73 acres the director of the Bayville Historical Museum Clarkson sold the estate for $250,000 in 1958 and it later became Oyster Bay Hospital in 1961 It was said to be the only hospital reachable by yacht The hospital closed in 1969 and the home was converted into The Renaissance a rest and recovery center for wealthy people struggling with alcohol addiction the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County had opened a facility at the mansion Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi acknowledged the nonprofit is interested in selling the property though there is no formal plan under review Officials from the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County did not respond to requests for comment very bad condition,” Minicozzi said of the state of the home adding it would cost $10 million to conduct repairs “It doesn’t seem to make sense for them to put that kind of money into the building.” Minicozzi said the property is zoned for 1-acre residential use and any new developer would have to subdivide the property to build multiple homes there Rapelje said the property lacks federal and state landmark protections that could prevent future development there “It’s the last of the big mansions that are in town,” Rapelje said The mansion at the 60-acre Oak Point, where financier Harrison Williams lived Finamore has pressed the preservation issue at village board meetings He made a post about it on the Facebook group Mansions of the Gilded Age that generated nearly 300 likes and supportive comments “I do think that there are routes for this home to be saved,” Finamore said a developer could request half-acre zoning to build more homes on the site a developer could decide to preserve the mansion and build on the acres around it director of preservation at Preservation Long Island said the number of large estates and mansions has been dwindling for decades "If you go back to the 1920s and look at all of the estates that were there and compare it to even 30 years later She said the Clarkson Estate is a last vestige of that era Preservation Long Island sent a letter to Bayville's mayor indicating the group is prepared to support any efforts to save the property The exterior of the mansion — adorned with four towering pillars and a grand staircase — are among the only original features one of the only ways for us to move forward as a community and as a society is by remembering and memorializing our past,” Finamore said Trump's influence on NY's future .. Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app It was anything but an ordinary Sunday brunch at Schultzy’s in Bayville. Late night TV host and New York native Jimmy Fallon made an unexpected appearance at the waterfront restaurant, where he joined local musician James Liverani for a surprise duet. The two performed the Beatles classic “Two of Us” to a crowd of stunned and delighted diners. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLI | Greater Long Island (@greaterlongisland) which opened in 2023 at 265 Bayville Avenue by longtime clammer Jim Schultzy Top photo: Jimmy Fallon with musician James Liverani (left) and Schultzy’s owner Jim Schultzy (right). (Credit: Schultzy’s/Instagram) Tap here to see what’s happening 2025 at 11:04 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}"Please be assured that this is not an April Fools' joke but a painful reality," Senza Cucina wrote in announcing the permanent closure on social media NJ — One of the most loved Italian restaurants in Bayville has permanently shut its doors as of April 1 Senza Cucina, located at 333 Atlantic City Blvd., has been in operation since 2011. In that time, the eatery accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of the best Italian restaurants in New Jersey Senza has been more than just a establishment - it has been our home," Senza Cucina wrote "We will cherish the memories and miss our devoted customers and staff who have become an extension of our family." The comments on the post were flooded with customers sending their well-wishes and expressing their sadness over the restaurant's closure "Thank you for being part of the Senza family," the owners wrote Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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and severity of their injuries have not been disclosed but all victims were conscious at the time of transport The names of the individuals involved have not been released and it remains unclear whether the boat was privately owned or a rental Local authorities and the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau are expected to continue their investigation into the crash over the coming days We hope those injured in this boating accident recover quickly New Jersey sees a significant amount of recreational boating activity each year the state also sees its share of boating accidents Coast Guard reported over 4,000 recreational boating incidents nationwide with dozens of those occurring in New Jersey waters These incidents often result from operator inattention Boating collisions can be frightening and dangerous Here are a few factors that commonly contribute to boat crashes like this: If you or a loved one was hurt in a boating crash, it’s important to speak with our Bayville boat 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injuries Thursday when a white Cadillac SUV barreled into a house on Sylvan Lake Boulevard in the Bayville section when the driver of the SUV is believed to have had a “medical episode.” The Cadillac was going south on Driftwood Drive when the vehicle went through a stop sign and “into the front fascia of (the house on) Sylvan Lake Boulevard,” police said in a statement The home faces the T-intersection of Sylvan Lake Boulevard and Driftwood Drive the homeowner had been seated on a daybed when the SUV came through the wall and caused the woman “to be thrown across the room and covered in building debris,” police said was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River by ambulance for further evaluation The driver of the Cadillac was trapped inside the vehicle and was later removed with the assistance of the Bayville Fire Department suffered one or more lacerations and was also taken to the hospital in Toms River The vehicle was later removed from the house by Accurate Towing Service of Toms River “The collision caused significant structural damage to the home,” police said The municipal building inspector has determined the house to be unsafe The residence was later secured with the help of the fire department The Ocean County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigations Division arrived on scene to take photos of the aftermath of the crash and assist with processing evidence collected there This accident is under investigation by Officer Edward LaGreca of the Berkeley Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@gannettnj.com 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 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the massive wildfire that burned through Ocean County last week whose name was not released because of his age was previously arrested and charged with aggravated arson and arson for setting wooden pallets on fire and leaving before it was out Kling was taken into custody at the Ocean Township (Waretown) Police Department on April 23 and has been in the Ocean County Jail since Investigators said the fire was started by an improperly extinguished bonfire It began in the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust area according to GPS data used by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad when a fire tower spotted smoke coming from the area of Jones Road and Bryant Road in Waretown Emergency crews arrived and found an active fire in the Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area the fire had burned about 15,300 acres and destroyed a commercial building The prosecutor said the 17-year-old helped set the pallets on fire and left the area without making sure the fire was out The teen also gave “misinformation to law enforcement about how the fire started,” Billhimer said He is currently being held at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center Kling was also charged with hindering apprehension for giving false information to law enforcement He was served with the charge at the Ocean County Jail and state law enforcement and fire agencies for their work in the ongoing investigation Bayville Bridge connects the eastern end of the community to Mill Neck down-to-earth hamlet that's close to great shopping "It's such a great Hamptons alternative to just own a beautiful home on the water here where it's quiet the prices are so much more reasonable and you're so close to New York City," said Nancy Cuite a broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Bayville boasts beaches overlooking Long Island Sound and Oyster Bay Harbor waterfront homes and restaurants and active youth sports programs "The nice thing about Bayville is there's really only two different ways in and two ways out so it keeps it quiet," Minicozzi said "It's not really a thru village: It's a destination spot." Annual Christmas tree and menorah lightings Memorial Day parades and summer festivals at Ransom Beach are popular with residents "It's a community where everyone knows each other," Minicozzi said Bayville Avenue is the hamlet's main thoroughfare and houses shops English leader and explorer Daniel Whitehead purchased land in the hamlet from the Matinecock Indians the area was named Bayville for its proximity to the water The farming community gave way to a summer resort of petite cottages and grand estates in the early 20th century Bayville was incorporated as a village in 1919 and soon became a hub for oyster fishing The section of Bayville Avenue near Charles E Ransom Beach is home to more businesses and Bayville Adventure Park a bridge was built across Mill Neck Creek connecting the eastern end of the village to Mill Neck The current bridge — the fourth iteration — was built in 1938 master builder Robert Moses proposal the construction of a bridge across Long Island Sound to Rye that threatened to take down many homes in the hamlet and adversely alter the character of local communities It was roundly rejected by residents and local officials catering halls and Bayville Adventure Park draw people to the area chain stores won't be found in the village from small bungalows to expansive waterfront estates there were 32 home sales with a median sale price of $827,500 there were 38 home sales with a median sale price of $823,500 CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are no condos or co-ops on the market Monthly LIRR ticket from Locust Valley $287 Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR This $2.9 million Bayville home is 4,459 square feet Credit: Dynamic Media Solutions/Frank Urso This airy contemporary contains four beds and four baths within 4,459 square feet of space quartz counters and custom glasswork throughout an all-season sunroom and a finished basement Situated on Long Island Sound with expansive water views the 0.37-acre property has a deck with pergola attached two-car garage and heated driveway This $1.125 million Bayville sits on a 0.14-acre property this mother/daughter expanded ranch features four bedrooms two kitchens and private verandas on two levels The 0.14-acre property boasts private beach access on the Sound This $849,000 Bayville home has four bedrooms This 1,706-square-foot Cape Cod-style home has four bedrooms kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a finished basement The 0.13 acre fenced-in property has an expansive back deck 2025 at 3:05 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A popular Italian market in Bayville has been shut down for violating labor laws the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Division of Wage and Hour Compliance said NJ — A popular Italian market in Bayville has been shut down for violating labor laws the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Division of Wage and Hour Compliance said The Italian market's violations include unpaid wages record keeping and Earned Sick Leave violations and obstruction/hindering of the investigation A Facebook page for Cucina Fresca has since been deleted. All content on their website has been removed the page only reading the market's name and "Check Back Soon." If the employer fails to contest or pay the assessment within the statutory time period a stop-work order may be issued after a seven-day notice is served upon the employer The stop-work order remains in place until the award is paid in full by the employer Workers are to be paid during the time the stop-work order is in effect The stop-work order may be lifted if and when any remaining back wages and administrative fees have been paid and all related issues have been resolved a large landowner in the Bayville section of Berkeley approached Mayor John Bacchione with a question: Would he be open to having an affordable housing village for veterans on a seven-acre wooded tract along Route 9 Ground is expected to be broken in the early spring of 2025 with completion targeted for sometime in 2026 More help for local veterans: 'Good can come out of something so horrible': Larry's Home will help Ocean County veterans “I am honored that they thought about Berkeley Township,” Bacchione said “This should set an example for the rest of the country.” which is currently owned by the Jackson-based property management firm Cardinale Enterprises is expected to go through before the year’s end Berkeley’s planning board already has green-lighted the development 'Surviving with Grief': Ocean County Marine veteran tells story of losing dog that saved his life in Afghanistan they’ve got everything they need to get going,” Bacchione said “It’s a total effort to show respect and take care of the people who take care of us.” The 99 apartments would be located on the second and third floors of a three-story structure with the ground level reserved for 24/7 services for village occupants and help navigating the department of Veterans Affairs “The rents are artificially low,” said Gavin Naples vice president of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation a national nonprofit founded in the wake of 9/11 “The veteran never pays more than 30% of their income and never more than the affordable housing designation for an apartment in that area.” Tunnel to Towers: Veteran's Union Beach home had fatal Sandy flaws. This 9/11 charity fixed it for free Similar Veterans Villages are in the planning stages in Detroit and one is scheduled to open in Atlanta in June “We’re looking to put more in New Jersey,” Naples said These are permanent homes for men and women who served in the U.S Tunnel to Towers has launched a national case management network where veterans anywhere in the country can get financial and housing assistance For more information about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Homeless Veterans Program, including how to apply for the Bayville Veterans Village, visit www.t2t.org/homeless-veteran-program Jerry Carino is community columnist for the Asbury Park Press focusing on the Jersey Shore’s interesting people 2025 at 2:24 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The neighbors had feuded for years prior to the shooting NJ — The recent shooting in the Berkeley Shores neighborhood stemmed from a history of disputes between neighbors Both authorities and other neighbors said that John Adamo and the neighbors - not identified by officials but have been identified by friends as Tom and Jill Kwatkoski - had been feuding for years A "no trespassing" sign in the Kwatkoski's yard directly addressed Adamo, a neighbor told CBS New York I don't know what brought it to that point They have the cameras aimed at each other's houses but in my book they were all nice," neighbor Joe Spicciatie told CBS Other neighbors told PIX11 News that they weren't sure of the details of the dispute A mutual friend told the news station that it had something to do with loud music There was "always friction" between the neighbors, another neighbor told the New York Post Monday when Adamo fired a shot at his male neighbor outside of his home triggering a two-and-a-half hour standoff with the Ocean County SWAT Team that ended with police discovering Adamo dead in his upstairs bedroom dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the head Both victims were airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where they were in critical but stable condition as of Tuesday morning Tom and Jill Kwatkoski are both in stable condition after they were shot by John Adamo earlier this week "While the physical wounds will eventually heal the emotional and financial toll on their family is significant and their journey toward recovery is just beginning," friend Jill Stuart wrote in the GoFundMe which has reached just over $13,000 as of Thursday with a $40,000 goal The Kwatkoski family has four sons, the youngest of which received community support a decade ago when he was fighting childhood cancer all while they continue to care for their four sons," Stuart said All of the money raised by the GoFundMe will go towards the Kwatkoski family's medical bills daily expenses and ensuring their sons are taken care of during this time It will also help with any other unforeseen costs You can find the GoFundMe here What’s being described as a beach cottage has just gone up for sale in Bayville The asking price for this 1-bedroom, 1-bath home in the private Pine Beach Association community is $395,000, according to the real estate listing The home itself was built in 1923, measures 414 square feet and features private beach access. It is “move-in ready” the OneKey MLS listing reads with the Sound beach “just a stone’s throw away.” features white shaker-style cabinets and updated appliances an open-concept living room with vaulted ceilings and a bedroom with ample closet space There’s also a back deck for entertaining (photos below) “Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own your cottage by the beach!” Click here to learn more BERKELEY — A husband and wife were shot Monday evening outside their Drake Drive home by a male neighbor with whom they were engaged in an ongoing dispute The public was being asked Monday night to avoid the Berkeley Shores neighborhood due to a major criminal investigation underway in the area of Amherst and Drake drives Bacchione said the police have been to their homes “a number of times” over the dispute He said the couple were airlifted from the township and taken to a regional trauma center after the incident He did not have any information on the status of the shooter This is a developing story. Stay with app.com for updates 2025 at 9:43 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) officer from Bayville is accused of stealing state-owned ammo and selling it for hundreds of thousands of dollars of profit NJ — A New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) officer from Bayville is accused of stealing state-owned ammo and selling it for hundreds of thousands of dollars of profit was a NJDOC lieutenant and also served as its Range Master He has been suspended from this role pending the investigation and has been charged with official misconduct theft and structuring financial transactions These charges stem from an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) New Jersey State Police and NJDOC's Special Investigations Division Morris was in charge of managing the agency's firing ranges for its officers including ordering ammunition and maintaining inventory of it Morris was responsible for ordering and maintaining ammo at the four NJDOC gun ranges: Annandale in Hunterdon County (Northern Region) Maurice River in Cumberland County (Southern Region) and the Corrections Staff Training Academy in Sea Girt as well as the ammunition at Special Operations Group Headquarters in Trenton Morris has been ordering extra ammo and selling it on the secondary market for cash and check payments made directly to himself from a gun supply store Authorities allege that Morris has made more than $475,000 in this years-long scheme authorities say Morris structured his payments and transactions he entered into at banks through sales of taxpayer-funded ammunition in order to avoid bank reporting requirements which otherwise may have flagged the deposits Morris cashed multiple checks at banks in a series of transactions designed to evade the $10,000 bank reporting requirement and other suspicious activity reporting requirements corruption is an expensive drain on public resources and victimizes taxpayers My office refuses to accept that as business as usual,” said Platkin “The defendant allegedly abused his law enforcement position to steal from the public and he tried to conceal it with financial transactions designed to fly under the radar.” 2025 at 9:14 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}John Adamo shot his next door neighbors Monday evening shortly before 5 p.m. NJ — A Bayville man shot his Berkeley Shores neighbors and then took his own life after a standoff with police Adamo shot the man while he was outside of his Drake Drive home The husband and wife were airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where they are in critical The Ocean County SWAT Team surrounded Adamo's home in an attempt to get him to surrender they entered the home and found Adamo dead in the upstairs bedroom from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound A pressure cooker was also found in the bedroom and the neighboring homes were evacuated; however 2024 at 10:06 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Bayville Volunteer Fire Department first reported the fire at 6:30 a.m saying there was a "large brush fire" near Ocean Gate Drive NJ — A brush fire on the border of Berkeley Township and Ocean Gate is causing smoky conditions Sunday morning The Bayville Volunteer Fire Department first reported the fire at 6:30 a.m saying there was a "large brush fire" near Ocean Gate Drive "Please utilize caution in the area while driving," firefighters said "Smoke will impact the area throughout the day." The blaze is in the area of Louis Avenue and Ocean Gate Drive according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service It's expected to reach 10 acres before being fully contained Three structures are currently threatened by the fire Ocean Gate Drive will be closed until about 12 p.m The fire's cause is currently under investigation and more updates will be shared in the future There's going to be a very special groundbreaking of Veterans Village in Bayville. Berkeley Township residents and beyond received an invite from Mayor John Bacchione to the ground breaking of the brand new Veterans Village This is just amazing for our veterans and I had no idea this foundation was out there to help our most recognized citizens that deserve this and so much more Several years ago, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched a national campaign to eradicate homelessness to our veterans These wonderful places for veterans and their families are called the Veterans Village The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has helped so many veterans and helps them with needed services and a stable home This foundation helps with a veteran's financial and physical needs From Tunnel to Towers Foundation website: "This exceptional accomplishment stands as a testament to Tunnel to Towers’ unwavering commitment to our nation’s heroes The Foundation’s model of pairing high-quality affordable housing with comprehensive supportive services ensures our veterans have a place to live with comfort and hope as they work towards financial stability and independence Our commitment is to ensure that no veteran is left behind." The Veterans Village is being built on the corner of Rt Tunnel to Towers has provided housing assistance to over 10,000 veterans and their families through these Veterans Villages across the country and the National Case Management Network If you are a Veteran experiencing homelessness or know of a veteran experiencing homelessness, please CLICK HERE for more information There's going to be a very special groundbreaking of Veterans Village in Bayville. Berkeley Township residents and beyond received an invite from Mayor John Bacchione to the ground breaking of the brand new Veterans Village.\nRead More There's going to be a very special groundbreaking of Veterans Village in Bayville. Berkeley Township residents and beyond received an invite from Mayor John Bacchione to the ground breaking of the brand new Veterans Village Several years ago, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched a national campaign to eradicate homelessness to our veterans From Tunnel to Towers Foundation website: "This exceptional accomplishment stands as a testament to Tunnel to Towers’ unwavering commitment to our nation’s heroes If you are a Veteran experiencing homelessness or know of a veteran experiencing homelessness, please CLICK HERE for more information North Dakota's booming economy, high median wages, and low state income taxes made this Midwestern state an affordable place to live in 2022. North Dakota's unemployment rate was among the lowest in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Median days on market: 27\r\n- Total homes sold: 2,082\r\n- Median sale price: $534,250 Bayville mixed-use property sells for $4.3M 2024 at 6:36 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Genell A Mcinaw (Ocean County Corrections website)TOMS RIVER NJ — The Seaside Park woman who is charged with hitting and killing fishing icon and Bayville restaurant owner Bob Popovics has been released from jail to await trial Genell A. Mcinaw, 50, was ordered released Wednesday by Ocean County Superior Court Judge Wendel E Mcinaw has been charged with vehicular homicide and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in death 23 when he was hit as he crossed The Boulevard in a crosswalk near Klee's Bar and Grill Mcinaw was released with the condition that does not drive a vehicle and does not drink to excess Mcinaw initially was arrested early on Sept 24 on a charge of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury after investigators tracked her to her home in the hours after the crash She was released under New Jersey bail reform rules attorney Terrance Turnbach argued for Mcinaw's pretrial release saying she had complied with the conditions after her initial arrest and that it had been Mcinaw and her attorney who had notified the prosecutor's office that Popovics had died Seaside Heights police found Popovics seriously injured and unconscious on the Boulevard in front of Klee's Bar and Grill about 9:30 p.m He was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and remained there until his death Authorities determined Mcinaw had hit him after reviewing video surveillance from Klee's and Hooks Bar and Grill where she had been drinking alcohol right before the crash Evidence showed she had ordered four drinks in a 36-minute span at Hooks; Mcinaw later told authorities she had been drinking at two other restaurants earlier in the day, according to the probable cause affidavit filed in the case Mcinaw's blood was drawn under a court-authorized warrant at 12:45 a.m and the results of the lab testing showed her blood alcohol concentration was .187 the prosecutor's office said the police officer who found Popovics in the street recognized him and knew his wife needed to be contacted immediately who he knew worked for Popovics at Shady Rest When Mcinaw asked why the officer wanted Popovics' wife's number Mcinaw never indicated to the officer that she might have hit Popovics and never forwarded his wife's number 2024 at 12:32 pm ETSigns like this at the Bayville firehouse have popped up around town urging people to "pray for Bob." (Karen Wall/Patch)Bob Popovics died early Friday from injuries received in a September hit-and-run NJ — An Ocean County fishing legend and restaurant owner has died after being struck in a hit-and-run in September Popovics had been at Jersey Shore University Medical Center since the crash on Sept 23 and was transferred to hospice Wednesday "With prayers and thoughts from around the world he was able to transition peacefully and quickly to his next journey," Popovics' daughter More than 1,000 comments were made on the post as people sent their sympathies and well-wishes "On behalf of the staff at Double Trouble State Park we offer our condolences to Bob's family and extended family and friends He will be missed," employees with the state park wrote Other than running Shady Rest for nearly 60 years Popovics also was a well-known saltwater fly fisherman and fly tyer whose "Pop Fleyes" set the standard for saltwater flies "We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of fly fishing legend Bob Pops. Bob was a veteran, local business owner, fishing legend, and all around great person," Seaside Park fishing store Grumpys Tackle wrote "Some of us here were honored to call him a friend while some have only had a few conversations with him but he was always more than willing to help everyone out and share his extensive knowledge The fishing community is worse off with his passing." Popovics was struck while crossing the road in Seaside Heights on Sept had been drinking at three restaurants including Hooks Bar and Grill where she had purchased four alcoholic drinks in a 36-minute span on the Boulevard in front of Klee's Bar and Grill according to the probable cause affidavit filed in the case She is charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury to another person. Read more: Woman Charged In Seaside Heights Hit-And-Run Knew She Hit Someone: Affidavit 2025 at 1:48 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The groundbreaking is set for 11 a.m NJ — All are invited to the groundbreaking of the new "Veterans Village" in Berkeley a housing complex by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation that will exclusively house and support homeless veterans in need Non-profit organization Tunnel to Towers Foundation a charity that supports Gold Star and fallen first responder families is constructing a 9-unit apartment complex and 24 one-story single family homes on Sloop Creek Road though the organization has recently constructed other Veterans Villages across the country Mayor John Bacchione shared updates on the project a recent Township Council meeting noting that trees would be coming down soon The development will only be for military veterans The three-story building will have a medical facility on the first level and a recreational hall Bacchione also emphasized that the development would be deed restricted so that only U.S military veterans would be allowed to live there You can learn more about Tunnel to Towers Foundation's homeless veteran programs on their website Restaurateur Leonard Gross plans to open a new waterfront restaurant in Bayville in the place of the former Steve's Pier One A waterfront property in Bayville that once held the iconic Steve’s Pier One seafood restaurant is set to start a new chapter as a seasonal eatery and event space ending a yearslong effort to develop the site said The Beach Barn — a restaurant and clam bar — could open as early as the middle of this year after years of failed proposals and setbacks who has owned the site for nearly 15 years and that’s what we want to bring back,” Gross said “I think it’s going to be a phenomenal thing for Bayville.” Steve's Pier One was a beachside draw for decades that brought people to the quiet North Shore village situated far from the Long Island Expressway and the foot traffic of busier parts of Nassau County After the restaurant closed in 2006 and was knocked down years later numerous proposals by Gross for the empty waterfront lot fell short of getting off the ground The village approved a spa that stalled after foundation was poured; the village board reversed course in 2018 and shot down a pitch for a 23-room seaside inn; and plans for a three-story event center never materialized they were overdevelopment,” said Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi who said he met with Gross in his first week of being voted into office in 2022 to discuss the new project Mike Carrozza — owner of Bayville Wines & Liquors which is located across the street from the site — said he’s watched the plot sit unused for years since he took over the business in 2006 There were “a bunch of starts and stops,” he said Putting in the foundation at the site for the new venue “gives them some credibility,” said Carrozza who is also the vice president of the village's Chamber of Commerce While the new restaurant will take away his shop's view of the water Carrozza said he'd "rather have some commerce here in town" to help the surrounding businesses in the isolated village The new venue is about half the size of the former Steve’s Pier One and is not expected to trigger parking problems since Gross owns a lot across the street Gross is in the process of building three waterfront homes on an adjacent lot that he said will serve as a buffer to the restaurant it “kind of dragged the whole strip down with it With a new restaurant serving as an anchor to draw visitors he thinks the new project will be a boon for Bayville “Besides the fact of not having to look at an empty lot anymore there’s going to be a beautiful seaside restaurant that’ll bring people,” Minicozzi said whose family also runs Teddy’s Bully Bar in Oyster Bay and The Clubhouse in Bellmore said he remembers going to Steve’s Pier One with his family and seeing  sunset views He aims for the new restaurant to use that view — incorporating large window panels that can open the entire back of the restaurant to the water — as he tries to help resurrect an area that for years has remained undeveloped The open concept and large outdoor patio will make visitors feel closer to Long Island Sound “Lenny was looking for a true waterfront restaurant,” Cherveny said The restaurant will have the appearance of a barn and have exposed wood beams He said a Connecticut company is fabricating the framing of the 6,000-square-foot structure which will then be transported over to Long Island and assembled on the foundation which could affect the timing of its opening “It’s been long enough — I can wait another season.” Steve's Pier One restaurant as it looked in 1984 2024 at 4:17 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Smokies Craft BBQ announced that it would be closing its store at 333 Atlantic City Blvd NJ — A popular barbecue eatery is closing its doors in Bayville but fans of the restaurant will still be able to enjoy their offerings at their second location "Sad day but not at the same time," the Facebook post reads "We made a bunch of new friends along the way!" They recently opened a second location in Downtown Toms River which will be open seven days a week beginning Dec Always remember that!" Smokies Craft BBQ said The eatery opened its doors in Bayville in 2021 Smokies Craft BBQ boasts that everything is made fresh in-house It was once named among the best BBQ restaurants in the state by Best in NJ Relive the nostalgia of family fun at Blackbeard's Cave From arcade games to bumper boats. Remember the go-karts and more at this local gem that closed several years ago Blackbeard's Cave was a great spot for my daughter and I miss those great memories she and I used to have I would take her and her friends to play at the arcade then head out to the bumper boats and the mini roller coaster Blackbeard's Cave was a little adventure amusement park on Rt It was filled with adorable smaller rides in Adventure Station As a parent of smaller children in the Bayville We didn't have to drive to Seaside Heights or Point Pleasant Beach for some summertime fun on the boardwalk We had so many events and appearances at Blackbeard's Cave They had a little snack bar off to the side and they had specials for our listeners when they would come out Keep Reading: Thousands and Thousands of Christmas Lights at this New Jersey Drive-Thru We are still wondering what is going to actually happen to the building These picture show the run-down and abandoned Blackbeard's we were having a lot of fun at Blackbeard's Just seeing the water emptied out of the bumper boats did it for me It's the BEFORE and AFTER pictures of Blackbeard's Cave Relive the nostalgia of family fun at Blackbeard's Cave! From arcade games to bumper boats. Remember the go-karts, and more at this local gem that closed several years ago.\nRead More Blackbeard's Cave was a little adventure amusement park on Rt Keep Reading: Thousands and Thousands of Christmas Lights at this New Jersey Drive-Thru 2025 at 11:15 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Bayville was added to the list Dec Several other New Jersey towns were added recently too with nearby locations including West Creek and Brick NJ — Drone flights are now temporarily banned in Bayville as the area has been added to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) list of temporary flight restrictions The restrictions were put into place for "special security reasons," though the FAA did not elaborate on what these were "the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones Under the temporary flight restrictions no drones — also called unmanned aircraft systems — are authorized except under special circumstances including ones being flown by law enforcement or in support of "an act of national defense or a disaster response mission," and commercial drones with a valid statement of work Drone pilots must have a special governmental interest airspace waiver and comply with all other federal aviation regulations Here's where drones are currently restricted: This article contains additional reporting by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson and Karen Wall 2024 at 9:16 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A weekend brush fire reached 100 percent containment Sunday afternoon after reaching 11 acres in size according to New Jersey Forest Fire Service officials NJ — A weekend brush fire reached 100 percent containment Sunday afternoon after reaching 11 acres in size Three structures were threatened by the blaze at Louis Avenue and Ocean Gate Drive "Forest Fire Service crews will remain on scene to continue to improve containment lines and address areas of concern until significant precipitation occurs to ensure public safety," authorities said "Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area." The cause of the fire is still under investigation Bayville firefighters thanked all the personnel who assisted with the fire - especially as it was fully contained just in time to begin Sunday's Santa run "After multiple acres burned and many hours conducting suppression operations throughout the day full containment was established and crews demobilized off the scene just in time to escort our special guest around town!" Bayville firefighters said 2024 at 9:09 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Funeral arrangements have been announced for Bob Popovics the legendary fisherman and owner of Shady Rest Restaurant who died on Nov NJ — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Bob Popovics Roman Catholic Church service will be held at St followed by a procession to The Brigadier General William C Doyle Memorial Cemetery with Honor Guard service at 12:30 p.m the family requests donations to the new Bob Popovics Memorial Scholarship Foundation The fund will go to students who will be going to college and studying things like marine biology died from injuries received in a September hit-and-run in Seaside Heights The fishing community is worse off with his passing." Read More: Bayville Restaurant Owner, Fishing Icon, Dies After Hit-And-Run 2025 at 2:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Berkeley officials recently declared that June 1 would be named Robert "Bob" Popovics Day in town Robert "Bob" Popovics was a staple of the Jersey Shore community the longtime Seaside Park resident owned and operated Shady Rest in Bayville for years as well as being well-renowned in the fishing community After his tragic death this past November local officials have created ways to honor him Berkeley officials recently declared that June 1 would be named Robert "Bob" Popovics Day in town The date was chosen because that's when the roses are in bloom at Shady Rest And a proposed bill from the 9th Legislative District aims to expand it so that day is celebrated statewide "Bob has made numerous contributions to his community Bob proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War," Sen having taken over the establishment from his parents Bob and his wife operated the Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville "Bob was also well-renowned in the fishing community for being an avid fly fisherman and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pop Fleyes a custom fly tying and educational company His fly designs have been considered groundbreaking and his community meetings led to the creation of the Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders." The delegation has introduced bills in the State Senate and Assembly to name June 1 in honor of Popovics "To recognize Bob's numerous contributions to the New Jersey community in which he lived it is altogether fitting and proper to designate June 1 of each year as 'Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day' in New Jersey," the delegation said