Moor: one ballot away from defeating run-off lawsuit
A-Team lawyer says voters should get 'their day in court'
A legal effort to trigger a mayoral run-off in Asbury Park appears to face long odds, as Mayor John Moor [right] says he's one ballot away from winning the court case. In the November election, Moor defeated A-Team candidate Remond Palmer [above left] in a multi-candidate field by over 50 percent of the vote, avoiding […]
Apartment fire under investigation
11 people displaced
The Tuesday afternoon apartment fire at the First Avenue Chrome Shop and Brass Refinishing building remains under investigation, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy said. While there were no reported injuries in the near 4 p.m. blaze, 11 people were displaced. "We don't believe [the fire] to be suspicious in nature," Keddy said. Firefighters were […]
Crossing guard struck
Careless Driving summons issued
A 56-year-old crossing guard sustained a broken tibia and head injuries after being struck by a car early Tuesday morning, Asbury Park Police Department spokesman Michael Casey said. The accident occurred at Third Avenue and Pine Street. Casey said the victim was admitted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. The driver, a 22-year-old resident, […]
Limited parking in downtown moves to forefront
Moonstruck owners express concern at council meeting
The recent launch of new eateries and businesses in the city's Central Business District redevelopment zone has launched parking complaints usually heard during the height of the summer season. In the past few months, Old Man Rafferty's was transformed into Prohibition, Taka re-launched at its new Cookman Avenue location, Cross and Orange opened in the […]
Gelato shop transforming to European Cafe
Wine & cheese, paninis and craft cocktails join spotlight
New things are ahead for the Cookman Avenue gelato shop currently known as Casa di Dolce, as a transformation begins Monday when the eatery closes its doors for six weeks of renovations. Praised as one of the Jersey Shore's best gelato destinations, owner Scott Mizrahi said he'll take this opportunity to rebrand and launch a […]
Family faces drug charges
A 2-month investigation led to arrests
Three adults and a 16-year-old are facing various drug charges after police executed a search warrant Tuesday at their Melville Street home. The warrant was issued following a two-month investigation led by the department's Criminal Investigation Bureau, said Ocean Township Police Det. Lt. Kevin L. Faller. Detectives, who arrived near 8:51 a.m. Tuesday, allegedly found […]
The Sun's City Council Preview – FEB. 25, 2015
Votes on Lakehouse expansion, building fees and committees
The Asbury Park City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall. A closed executive session will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. Public participation takes place at the beginning of the regular meeting. Items on the […]
Asbury Park Schools
City pre-school owner faces fraud charges
Prosecutor alleges $40,000 was illegally obtained
The owner and operator of Little Tots II daycare center and pre-school at 603 Mattison Avenue was arrested today and faces charges of fraud in providing services to city pre-schoolers, according to a news release from Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Sylvia B. Brodrick, 59, of Shadow Lawn Drive in the Oakhurst section of […]
Lakehouse owner seeks tax abatement
'The tax number is a very heavy burden for us'
Lakehouse owner Jon Leidersdorff is seeking a tax abatement to help with the expansion of his Lake Avenue music academy and recording studio. Earlier this month, the city's Planning Board approved an amendment to allow expansion of Leidersdorff's operation into the neighboring three-story building that has remained vacant for years. The plan now awaits the City […]
Asbury Fresh hosts box share program
Organizers expanding offerings
When the snow melts and harvest ripen, Asbury Fresh will offer those locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as an array of artisinal products. But this year, the farmer's market organizers, Bret Morgan and Michelle Zarella, are looking to expand in more ways than one. This season will open with a box-share program that […]