By Christa Riddle, the Ocean Signal TOMS RIVER–Known as “Generation M²” due to their heavy exposure to and use of media and technology, today’s kids ages 8 to 18 live a good portion of their young lives connected to iPods, computers, video games, tablets, and televisions. Many of these tweens and teens rely upon social [...]
The following release was submitted by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General: NEWARK – Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against the operators of a purported Superstorm Sandy charity, alleging the defendants unlawfully misled the public by diverting donated funds into their personal [...]
Submitted by Marion Lynch, The FoodBank of Monmouth/Ocean Counties NEPTUNE – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties launched a free income tax assistance program aimed at helping low and moderate income workers maximize their tax benefits. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be offered at six sites, three in Monmouth County and three [...]
NEW YORK– The Robin Hood Relief Committee met on Friday, February 15 to review the latest round of Hurricane Sandy Relief grants. The Committee approved more than $4.9 million in grants to over 30 organizations in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey. With this latest round of grants, Robin Hood has allocated 75% of the $67.5 million it has raised-to-date for Hurricane Sandy relief [...]
By Phil Stilton TOMS RIVER—Seven years ago, Meridian Health wanted to raise awareness for the importance of annual mammograms for women over forty, so they decided to “Paint the Town Pink” in downtown Red Bank, which they called “Pink Bank” for nine days in the month May. From its humble beginnings on Broad [...]
By Phil Stilton SEASIDE HEIGHTS—Mayor Bill Akers says visitors to Seaside Heights, which sustained moderate damage from the ocean to the Barnegat Bay during Hurricane Sandy, are welcome, but advises them to obey the rules and be mindful of safety when they visit. With what seems like a never ending construction project for the borough [...]
By Phil Stilton SEASIDE HEIGHTS—Construction began on Friday, February 15th on the boardwalk here with an early morning ceremony held by the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District. The new boardwalk will replace the boardwalk that was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy on October 29th. See More Photos Here: Seaside Heights Boardwalk Reconstruction That boardwalk was [...]
By Phil Stilton RAHWAY–Children across the tri-state area whose local playgrounds were destroyed by the forces of Hurricane Sandy last October may soon be able to return to those jungle gyms, swingsets and monkey bars if Bill Lavin, president of the New Jersey Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association [NJFMBA], has anything to say about it. [...]
By Phil Stilton NEWARK–George Gilmore, chairman of the Ocean County Republican Club and Maggie Moran, a former aide to Governor Jon Corzine both drew the attention of the Star Ledger on Sunday in a report that charged both with using their political influence to convince local municipalities to choose AshBritt for their Hurricane Sandy debris [...]
MANTOLOKING–With the opening of Route 35 in Mantoloking today, it marks the first time since Hurricane Sandy struck the Jersey Shore that non-residents can travel unobstructed on Route 35 from Point Pleasant to Island Beach. Police however warn drivers that they will be watching you. “For those traveling through Mantoloking via Route 35, please [...]