Turning Point Opening New Location In Toms River

Turning Point Opening New Location In Toms River

by Phil Stilton October 4, 2019

By: Phil Stilton

TOMS RIVER-Turning Point restaurants have announced two new restaurants to be opening in the near future. One is in Doylestown, PA, the other right here in Toms River at the new expansion of the Ocean County Mall. The fast growing modern breakfast restaurant chain is growing rapidly as its menu offering elevate the traditional American breakfast.

The Toms River restaurant is scheduled to open in 2020.

The nearest Turning Point right now is located on Route 70 in Brick Township.

Setting itself apart from the traditional “Jersey” style breakfasts found in diners, Turning Point offers its customers a fresh take on the morning startup routine.

“After completing college, Ruoff spent a brief time away from the restaurant industry where his focus was dealer consultant for Toyota Motor Sales. He returned to his passion following Toyota and received multi-unit restaurant management experience with Brinker International’s Chili’s Bar and Grill in Holmdel, NJ. While in Holmdel, he led the restaurant to achieve the highest unit level performance in the Chili’s system. After two years, he left to attain his personal goal of creating an upscale breakfast and lunch restaurant. In 1998 Mr. Ruoff purchased a failing lunch and dinner restaurant in Little Silver, NJ and the “Turning Point” concept was born.”

Today, his Turning Point restaurants can be found across the state with locations in Brick, Cherry Hill, Hoboken, Little Silver, Holmdel and Long Branch. Turning Point also has six locations in Pennsylvania and one opening soon in Delaware.

So what makes Turning Point different? The food here just feels cleaner, fresher and is more evolved than your traditional “eggs, bacon and potato” diner fare. They have taken traditional American breakfast, cleaned it up and upscaled it just a bit.

They offer fresh squeezed orange juice, smoothies, French press coffee, an espresso bar and a wide range of teas.

As far as breakfast goes, they have pretty much anything you need, each offering with its own unique twist.

Breakfast here also easily scales to brunch with a full lunch menu of soups and sandwiches making for a perfect holiday brunch destination also.

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Petro: Toms River Infrastructure Can’t Support Rate of Proposed Development by Current Administration

by Phil Stilton October 4, 2019

By: Phil Stilton

TOMS RIVER-Toms River mayoral candidate Jonathan Petro said the township of Toms River cannot support or sustain the rate of growth after several hi-density housing projects were approved in the North Dover section by the current administration. Petro said the Route 9 corridor in Toms River, which shrinks from two lanes to one in Toms River cannot support the number of units that will be constructed in the coming years, which have already been approved.

Petro made the comments in a town hall meeting with students at Toms River High School east where both candidates for mayor were questioned by the students.

“The infrastructure is not there yet,” Petro said. “With the overdevelopment, particularly in the northern parts of our town, it’s not there yet.”

Petro said Route 9 needs improvements from the state.

“That is a state road, so we need to work with the state to expand Route 9,” he said. “We don’t have that yet…unfortunately some of the buildings and new developments have been approved, unfortunately, the die has been cast…we have to expand the roads to effectively get people where they need to be in our town.”

When it comes to redeveloping downtown, Petro said he would support a plan that brought more business first and residential units later, but opposes his opponent, Maurice Hill’s plan to build massive high density, hi-rise apartment complexes on the waterfront.

“We have empty buildings that need to be filled,” Petro said. “I don’t believe that we can get there and make Downtown Toms River as vibrant of a community as it can be without new businesses, new restaurants and new shops to make it a tourist destination, making sure that at 5 o’clock, when the businesses close, that people stay around for the restaurants and the culture that we have.”

Petro, who also serves as the chairman of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Foundation said he opposes the idea of building 8 to 10 story buildings downtown. In addition to all the infrastructure concerns with those proposed buildings, Petro said the waterfront view for residents is an important resource for the community and those buildings would block views.

He suggested adding a riverwalk along the Toms River similar to the one created years ago in Red Bank, which left a wide open area of riverfront property along the Navesink River as open park space, yet the downtown area that surrounds it continues to boom.

Petro said, of a plan to redevelop Ciba-Geigy that he would not support residential housing on the Superfund site. “We can’t have kids playing there,” he said, but supported a plan to build a massive solar energy farm on the site, as long as it doesn’t disturb the ‘bad areas’ of the site.

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Brick Township Council Meeting Erupts Into Partisan Bickering, Attacks

by Breaking Local News Report October 4, 2019

By: Breaking Local News Report

BRICK TOWNSHIP-A recent meeting of the Brick Township Council saw tempers flare as tension between former Democrat Councilman James Fozman and his Democrat peers on the township council have apparently boiled over.

Fozman has been critical of the all-Democrat board since switching parties last year. As he was criticizing current and former councilmembers and Mayor John Ducey on several issues and claimed a Department of Public Works employee tried to “intimidate him”. Not knowing what it was about, Fozman said he approached Business Administrator Joanne Bergin.

“One your public workers is trying to, like, intimidate me here,” Fozman said.

He claimed Bergin said, “Well that’s the consequences of your actions.”

“Where are the consequences of the illegal dredging at Trader’s Cove,” Fozman asked. “Where are the consequences for the illegal dumping of sludge behind town hall and public works? Where are the consequences for not having permits for those illegal actions?”

Brick Councilwoman Heather DeJong shot back at Fozman, “Tonight, there was a lot of talk and political grandstanding, political parties, how many registered voters, or whatever party you may be.”

“I can say for myself and some of us up here, party doesn’t matter,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re Democrat or Republican. What we do this for is for our residents, not just people who vote or to try to get a job after we’re done up here on council.”

Fozman asked Council President Andrea Zapcic if he could respond to DeJong’s statement made during her council comment session, but was denied.

“No you cannot, you’ve had your comments,” Zapcic said. “You’re out of order Councilman Fozman.”

Fozman continued to argue his point with Zapcic.

He then continued to interrupt Councilman Mummolo’s public comment period.

“Councilman, you’re not recognized,” Mummolo said.

He then lashed out at Fozman.

“We’ve been called liberal Democrats and way far left here, but Councilman Fozman put out a letter stating that he felt he was out of the party but the councilman Tweets like [undeciperable] tweets.”

Mummolo said that despite Fozman’s party switch, he supported Governor Murphy’s $15 minimum wage, Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Stacey Abrams, LBGTQ pride, Murphys gun bill and more.

“Liking tweets is a show of support,” Mummolo said. “This is well after you said you left the radical Democrat party, so your words mean nothing because you’ve proven yourself to be someone who is willing to say anything to get reelected.”

Fozman began bashing other members of the government for alleged public jobs.

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Mayor Ducey Reminds Residents of Care Giver Program

by Your News October 4, 2019

By: Your News

Are you helping an elderly parent, friend, neighbor or someone who is frail or disabled? Are you doing their shopping or driving them to doctor’s appointments? Are you helping with cooking, cleaning, medications, bathing and dressing or errands? Caregiving for an elderly person can be very difficult. The Brick Township Senior Outreach Services Office wants you to know that resources and services are available that may assist you in caring for your loved one. Please call Senior Outreach Services at 732-920-8686 for information on services available to caregivers and older adults.

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Prosecutor: Brick Man Destroyed Murder Investigation Evidence

by Your News October 4, 2019

By: Your News

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio announced the arrest of Ramelo Adonis, 37, of Brick Township. Adonis was charged with Hindering Apprehension in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29-3a(3).

As part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Dennis Power, which occurred on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Brick Township,it was determined by Detectives that Adonis assisted Ciara Williams in destroying and removing evidence from the crime scene. Ciara Williams was charged with the murder of Dennis Power on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Adonis was processed at Brick Township Police Headquarters and released pending a future court date.

Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Riccio would like to thank the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Brick Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit for their collaborative efforts in this investigation.

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Shore Congressman Andy Kim Calls for Impeachment of President Trump

by Breaking Local News Report October 4, 2019

By: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER-Andy Kim, who serves as Congressman for much of Ocean County this week stood in line behind Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats, calling for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Kim, who served as an aide and note-taker for President Barack Obama said this sort of thing would have never happened under Barry’s watch.

“When I worked in the White House, I couldn’t have imagined the Commander in Chief putting personal and political gain above our national security,” Kim said. “If corroborated, I believe the President committed an impeachable offense by urging a foreign power to influence our Democracy.”

Kim has often been criticized for his extreme far-left ideas and agenda and has made strides to publicly distance himself from the fringe leftists of his Democrat party, but the reality is, Kim has voted with his party 90% of the time since arriving in Congress in January. Despite the public and social media facade of being “for the people”, his stance on the President might not bode well for his re-election in one of New Jersey’s most dominant Republican counties.

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Trump Says Impeachment is “Crap”, CNN Too

by Breaking Local News Report October 4, 2019

By: Breaking Local News Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.-President Donald J. Trump spoke about the left’s latest impeachment frenzy on Thursday saying the underlying motivation behind it is corruption within the Democrat party.

“It’s corruption going on right now, when you see this, it’s pure corruption,” he said at one point.

A few moments later, after jokingly encouraging the crowd to chant “eight more years!” to “drive them crazy,” he alighted on the subject again: “That’s why they do the impeachment crap, because they know they can’t beat us fairly.”

He attacked Democrats for what he called their “insatiable lust for power” and went on a tangent about Justice Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, mocked “Elizabeth Pocohontas” and said he’d need to “hit her again because I don’t see ‘Sleepy Joe’ making it,” and asserted that “if Democrats get in, the whole country is going to hell.”

He compared his presidency to a tree and said he needs more time for it to take root.

Toward the end of the speech, he riffed about the media putting his sarcasm through its fact-checking filter — he cited a statement that he’d made about California Gov. Gavin Newsom giving everyone “a Rolls Royce” and mocked a newscaster taking it literally and correcting him. Then he proved in 2016 he could win without CNN.

“CNN outside the United States is much more important than it is inside the United States,” he said. “It’s a terrible thing for our country. We ought to start our own network and put our own news out there.”

And during a riff about controlling and lowering drug prices, he referred to someone — big pharma reps, I think? — as “schmucks.”

Later, he seemed to suggest that the drug industry is behind the House Democrats’ impeachment probe.

“I would be very surprised if the hoax didn’t come a little bit from the people that we’re taking on,” he said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it was from some of these industries that we take on, like pharma.”

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AOC Supporter: Save the World…Eat the Babies

by Breaking Local News Report October 4, 2019

By: Breaking Local News Report

NEW YORK CITY-Either the left has finally lost it or a speaker at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent town hall just pulled off the best troll against liberals in recorded history.

“We’re not going to be here for much long[sic] because of the climate crisis,” the woman said to Cortez. “We only have a few months left. I love that you support the green deal, but getting rid of fossil fuel is not going to happen fast enough.”

She continued, “A Swedish professor said we can eat dead people, but that’s not fast enough. So I think your next campaign slogan should be this, we have to start eating the babies.”

Cortez admitted that the earth has a few more years left, not just a few months, but didn’t necessarily rule out the part about eating the babies.

“Luckily we have more than a few months,” she said. “There are a lot of solutions we have that we can pursue.”

Later in the night Donald Trump, Jr. said of Cortez, “AoC is a Whack Job!”

Later, Cortez commented about her supporter, “This person may have been suffering from a mental condition.”

“Maybe you shouldn’t put the fake notion in her head that the world is ending in a few months,” told the Congresswoman. “The people that make the mistake of taking you serious end up resorting to this kind of behavior.”

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Eating babies, of course, is nothing new. Who can forget when “Fat Bastard” in Austin Powers bragged eating a baby?

“Baby, the other, other white meat,” Fat Bastard said. “It’s what’s for dinner.”

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Lakewood Police Confirm “Mickey” the Cat Recovering from Traumatic Injuries

by Phil Stilton October 4, 2019

By: Phil Stilton

LAKEWOOD-Now named, Mickey, a cat rescued by good samaritans in Lakewood is recovering from a broken rib and inflammation to the anus, confirming earlier reports that the cat was abused and objects were shoved into the cat’s anus. That cat has been recovering and is being cared for by “Calling All Cats Recovery“.

“The Lakewood Police Department is investigating the allegation regarding the abuse of a kitten by local students,” Captain Gregory Staffordsmith said. “While we realize the frustration felt by many in the delay in updated information, however, the Lakewood Police Department makes every effort to gather and investigate facts so that we can make an informed and intelligent release in conjunction with conducting a thorough investigation.”

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Police said the event occurred four days ago. “Prior to the discovery she observed what she believe to be a group of younger boys gathered around the kitten. Fearing that the group was actively engaged in harming the young animal she ran towards them causing them to scatter,” Staffordsmith said. “Upon returning to the area, another woman was with the kitten. After a brief discussion one of the samaritans decided that they would harbor the injured kitten while the other stated that they would contact the police. ”

After nursing the kitten, who has been renamed by the Samaritan as “Mickey”, for several days she decided to contact the local rescue group Calling All Cats for further assistance. Further investigation revealed that Rescuer Sara Cameron was tending to Mickey pending a complete examination by Dr. Behan of the Barnegat Animal Clinic.

“Our foster just got home from Barnaget Animal Clinic. Dr Behan did a full exam with x-rays and blood work. Mickey has a cracked rib, a hernia, and thankfully only external damage around his rectum. He couldn’t tell if the jaw was broken by the X-ray because it’s a hard X-ray to take on a kitten while they are not sedated, but he doesn’t think his jaw is damaged. He believes the damage where his bottom lip is detached from his gum will heal. He received a shot of pain meds and he wants him started on clavamox,” the recovery said. “His white blood count was slightly elevated and when he poops he passes blood so we are keeping a close eye on that. Other than that, Dr. Behan feels with some TLC he will make a full recovery. When he is bigger and stronger he will have his hernia repaired and he will be neutered. Dr. Behan had many patients waiting for him so he will he sending me his X-rays and report as soon as he is able which will then be sent to the Lakewood Police Department. I spoke with the Good Samaritan today and she spoke with the detectives. They called her this morning around 10 am and she told them everything. I truly hope justice is served. I want to thank everyone for your support and for all the donations. We couldn’t do what we do without the support from our followers and community.”

“Efforts were made throughout the day to discuss Mickeys condition, however, his appointment wasn’t until late this afternoon. Just a short time ago Dr. Behan confirmed that Mickey did suffer from a broken rib and irritation to his anus. However, he is expected to make a full recovery. This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information regrading the incident or the identity of the second Samaritan is urged to contact the Lakewood Police Department at 732-363-0200.

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Mo Hill Says his Voting Bloc, Donations, Zoning Ordinance Nothing But Politics by Fake News, Angry Democrats

by Phil Stilton October 3, 2019

By: Phil Stilton

TOMS RIVER-Maurice “Mo” Hill, candidate for mayor of Toms River responded to what he called an “anonymous” letter sent out by a political action committee, “Residents Against Overdevelopment”. That committee is operated, according to the State of New Jersey, by fellow Toms River resident, Margaret Lynn Scheiderman.

Residents Against Overdevelopment mailed out a letter to thousands of Toms River voters detailing Hill’s election campaign donations from Scott Gartner, an Orthodox Jewish resident of Toms River who once threatened to sue Toms River if the township did not lower the minimum zoning requirements for houses of worship.

Scheiderman’s message clearly cited her sources, including the Asbury Park Press, NJ election Law Enforcement Commission, Ocean County Clerk, Toms River Land Use Committee meeting minutes and of course, Shore News Network.

“I know some people will say this letter is anti-semitic,” she said. “It’s not. People have a right to live where they want to live and worship how they want to worship. We are calling out political leaders and political organizations that are backing Mo Hill, who made political donations and endorse political candidates.”

The letter sharply criticized Hill’s relationship, which he proudly boasts of, with Gartner, who also made a $2,600 contribution to Hill’s campaign in May. It also noted that Hill received overwhelming voter support in June’s election in the North Dover section of town.

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Hill said today that he denies the issues addressed in the letter and called it an “anonymous letter”, although it was clearly marked with a valid “paid for by” message that listed a real political action committee.

“First, let me say, if there was such an organization, I, and my fellow Republicans on the Township Council would be card carrying members,” Hill said of “Residents Against Overdevelopment, which is a real PAC, registered in the State of New Jersey.

Despite Hill being a member of the subcommittee which approved an ordinance to reduce the zoning for houses of worship from 10 acres to 7, Hill says he opposes a two-acre reduction.

Hill took a shot also, at Shore News Network’s 100% factual coverage of his flailing political campaign, calling his victory in June, “historic”.

“Since my historic victory in the Republican primary on June 4, my integrity has been under a relentless attack by the Democrats and their fake news flacks,” Hill said.

Hill said, “I have not and would never sell out Toms River to any special interest.”

Hill said his relationship with Gartner, The Toms River Chabad and The Toms River Jewish Community Council (TR VAAD) is just part of running for mayor.

“I have been criticized for accepting such invitations,” Hill said. He has also been criticized for his bromance-like relationship with Gartner, which he stands firmly behind.

“Scott Gartner is a neighbor and friend of mine,” Hill said in a recent television spot he purchased on cable television. “I would not turn down donations from anyone.”

Hill said the allegations in the “anonymous” letter are hogwash.

Both letters are published below.

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Report: Kitten Beaten, Tortured in Lakewood, Sticks Shoved Up Rectum

by Your News October 3, 2019

By: Your News

LAKEWOOD-You might remember the case of animal abuse against a raccoon in Lacey Township last year where two teenagers beat a trapped raccoon. Now, there’s a report this week of a kitten beaten and tortured by boys in Lakewood.

Calling All Cats, a feline rescue said a kitten was brought to them after being rescued from abuse by school children. A passing good samaritan rescued the kitten and brought it to the rescue after reporting the incident to the Lakewood Police Department.

“I’m seriously disgusted by the human race! Today we rescued this baby after a Good Samaritan in Lakewood found school children hurting this poor baby they were sticking sticks up his rectum and they damaged his jaw by tossing him around and kicking him,” Calling All Cats said. “They are so lucky I didn’t witness this myself or I would probably be in jail at this moment kids or not any person that can do something so horrible to an innocent animal deserves same done to them! I was told my The Good Samaritan that she did file a police report I am so mad this guy was examined by my boss today dr Cummings and if he doesn’t pass a stool by tomorrow we will have an X-ray done Dr behan at Barnegat animal clinic will examine him tomorrow. This poor kitten has been thru so much we at calling all cats will make sure we do everything to make sure he is safe for the rest of his life. You evil children I hope you rot in hell.”

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Self-Breast Exams Don’t Increase Cancer Survival

by Your News October 2, 2019

By: Your News

By: Denise L. Johnson Miller, M.D., FACS

For decades, breast self-exams were routinely recommended as an early detection tool for breast cancer. But recent research shows that self-exams do not increase breast cancer survival rates, and in some cases, they may cause harm by leading to unnecessary biopsies and emotional stress. Because of this research, many major health organizations no longer recommend a self-exam as a screening tool for women who have an average risk of breast cancer. A woman with an average risk has no personal or strong family history of breast cancer, doesn’t have a breast cancer gene mutation, and has not received radiation therapy to the chest before the age of 30, among other factors.
Even if research shows no clear benefits for self-exams for cancer screening, every woman should still be very familiar with the normal look and feel of her breasts and nipples. If you notice anything out of the ordinary—like localized breast pain (not related to menstrual cycle), redness, hard masses or strange discharges—immediately bring it to your doctor’s attention.

As for preferred cancer screening guidelines, mammograms continue to be the method of choice, with specific recommendations based on your age and risk factors. Most women should begin getting mammograms at age 40, based on information from major oncology groups such as NCCN, WHO and ACS, with women who have high risk factors beginning earlier. For the best breast cancer screening plan for you, talk to your doctor at your next annual checkup or sooner if you think you are at high risk.

Dr. Johnson Miller is medical director, breast surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Care. Her office is located in HOPE Tower, 1st Floor, 19 Davis Ave., on the campus of Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC), in Neptune, NJ. To make an appointment with Dr. Johnson Miller, call 732-263-7960. To schedule a mammogram at JSUMC, call 732-390-0033.

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$38,000 IN HOME RUNS FOR HEROES GRANTS AWARDED BY OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION TO CHARITIES SERVING MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS

by Your News October 2, 2019

By: Your News

$38,000 IN HOME RUNS FOR HEROES GRANTS AWARDED BY OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION TO CHARITIES SERVING MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS

Foundation Announced Winning Service Dog Name
for Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund

(TOMS RIVER, NJ – September 30, 2019) – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded $38,000 in grants to fifteen charities from central and southern New Jersey that serve members of the United States Armed Forces and Veterans through its Home Runs for Heroes Program. The program, celebrating its eleventh year, is a partnership between OceanFirst Foundation, Townsquare Media and the Lakewood BlueClaws, a minor league team of the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Home Runs for Heroes grants provide financial support to charities that support and meet the emergency basic needs of Veterans and local service men and women and their families during difficult times. The program ties each charity partner to an inning and every home run hit by the BlueClaws at First Energy Park this past season during the charity’s designated inning earned them a $1,000 donation.

“The 2019 season was a great success and we’re delighted that the BlueClaws hit 38 home runs resulting in a $38,000 donation by OceanFirst Foundation. This brings our eleven year total awarded through Home Runs for Heroes to $376,000. We thank the BlueClaws organization and Townsquare Media for giving us the opportunity to work together to bring much needed relief to local military families with special needs,” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation.

On Friday, September 27, 2019, executives from OceanFirst Foundation hosted an event at OceanFirst Headquarters, 110 W. Front Street, Red Bank, to personally present grants to the Home
Runs for Heroes charity partners.

Grants were presented to: American National Red Cross – $3,000; Army Emergency Relief – $5,000; Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation – $1,000; Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton – $1,000; Citizens/Veterans Advisory Committee Inc. – $4,000; Chariot Riders Inc. – $1,000; Deborah Hospital Foundation – $3,000; GI Go Fund – $3,000; Jewish Family and Children Service of Southern NJ – $1,000; National Guard State Family Readiness Council – $1,000; Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund – $3,000; Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – $5,000; Operation First Response, Inc. – $2,000; VetGroup Inc. – $3,000; and Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 8867 – $2,000.

In recognition of its past generosity to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, OceanFirst Foundation was bestowed the honor of naming one of the charity’s sponsored service dogs that will support an injured Veteran. “We knew we wanted to share this honor with our OceanFirst team so we turned to them to help us name the service dog and received more than 100 suggestions. We took the top 5 names and asked our customers to help us make the final selection” stated by Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation. The winning name announced at the event was HERO, a name befitting both the Veteran and service dog.

ABOUT OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION
Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The Bank’s strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools and communities throughout central and southern New Jersey meet their financial needs has spanned several generations, reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the OceanFirst market. Since its inception, OceanFirst Foundation has contributed in excess of 7,500 grants totaling more than $39 million to over 900 local charities throughout central and southern New Jersey.

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Drifting Sands Hotel Announces Name of Jersey Shore’s Newest Star

by Your News October 2, 2019

By: Your News

The statewide contest to name the newest star of the Jersey Shore, an osprey featured in a two-story mural at the Drifting Sands Hotel, is over and her name is “LIBI.”

“After reviewing all of the submissions I chose ‘Libi’ because Drifting Sands Hotel and the mural are located right at the entry point to Long Beach Island, aka ‘LBI,’ which of course sounds like ‘Libi’ when you say it out loud,” said Evan Lovett, who painted the mural on August 9 and chose from over 250 submissions. “The mural honors all of the great work that the New Jersey Osprey Project has done, throughout New Jersey but especially on Long Beach Island, and naming its star Libi will help ensure that people associate it with osprey conservation.”

Some of the most popular, meaningful, and unique submissions included:

Amonce because “amoncellement” means “Drifting Sands” in French.
Arlington, Arlly, and Arlo due to the proximity of Arlington Beach.
3 Libbys to express Long Beach Island pride.
2 Big Bens in honor of Ben Wurst, Conserve Wildlife Foundation Habitat Restoration Manager
52 names starting with O including 4 Olivers, 8 Ollies, 1 Olly Olly Oxen Free, 8 Oscars, 5 Ossies, 4 Oswalds, and 8 Ozzys.
8 Sandys
Cookie, due to Man With A Plan actor Matt Cook growing up on Long Beach Island.
Dorland, for the Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge and its namesake, who developed a first-of-its-kind bridge lighting system in 1958.
Sherry, in honor of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife of New Jersey author Sherry Liguori.
Piscatoris, which means “fisherman” in Latin.
Axle Rose, Fluffy Nugget, and Trubador.

The winning submission came from Maureen Maleki, a resident of Burlington, New Jersey, who will enjoy a two-night stay at Drifting Sands in 2020.

The hotel will host a plaque dedication ceremony on October 11, before the 2019 Kite Festival.

“We have always been committed to protecting the environment and helping our community connect with it, so we’re proud to help promote the conservation of one of the East Coast’s most iconic birds through this amazing piece of artwork,” said Jack Burbage, co-owner of Blue Water Development, which owns and operates Drifting Sands. “We know the mural will generate a great deal of attention and support for the New Jersey Osprey Project, and we are excited to christen our special osprey with such a fitting name.”

To see the mural in person, visit Drifting Sands Hotel at 119 East 9th Street, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008.

About Blue Water Development

Founded by Jack and Todd Burbage in 2002, Blue Water Development is a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties operating in Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Virginia. Blue Water’s diverse portfolio includes six waterfront RV resort properties, five of which are part of the Kampgrounds of America (KOA) network; 11 waterfront hotels; and recreational venues including golf outfitter Blue Water Golf, Maui Jacks Waterpark, and the Sea Rocket, an iconic tourist boat.

Raising the bar in the real estate industry, Blue Water has earned a stellar reputation for its commitment and dedication to the development and constant improvement of elite properties known for their sophisticated designs, gracious floor plans, and superior amenities. Ever growing, the company always has and always will prioritize its employees, its partners, and its guests. To learn more, visit www.bwdc.com.

October 2, 2019 0 comments

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NJ Sanctuary Illegal Charged with Kidnapping 15 Year Old Girl

by Dinesh Patel October 2, 2019

By: Dinesh Patel

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man has been charged by indictment with kidnapping a 15-year-old girl and transporting her to Ohio, as well as with being in the United States illegally after previously being deported, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Juan Carlos Morales-Pedraza, 33, of Paterson, New Jersey, was charged in a superseding indictment with one count of kidnapping, one count of transportation of a minor, and one count of re-entry of removed aliens. He was arraigned today before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler in Newark federal court and pleaded not guilty.

According to the superseding indictment:

From April 14, 2019, through April 16, 2019, the defendant unlawfully abducted “Victim 1” in New Jersey and transported her to Ohio, with the intent that she engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense. At the time of these crimes, the defendant was in the country illegally, after having been removed from the United States in 2010.

The count of kidnapping carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, a minimum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine. Transportation of minors carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and mandatory restitution. Re-entry of removed aliens carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents with FBI Newark’s Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie; the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sexual Investigations Unit, under the direction of Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes; and investigators with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Lake Township Police Department in Lake Township, Ohio with the investigation leading to the charges.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Francesca Liquori of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force in Newark.
The charges and allegations in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty

Defense counsel: K. Anthony Thomas Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, Newark

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One Injured in Serious ATV Crash

by Breaking Local News Report October 2, 2019

By: Breaking Local News Report

JACKSON-On Sunday 9/29/19 at 2:42 PM, patrol units responded along with EMS to the area of Russell Childs Road on the west side of town regarding a motor vehicle crash involving an ATV.

Arriving officers discovered that a 30 year old township man (name being withheld) had been operating his Suzuki Quad on Russell Childs Road when he lost control, left the unpaved roadway, and struck a tree. The male suffered significant injuries and was subsequently airlifted via medevac helicopter to a regional trauma center.

The male was the only occupant of the quad, and no other vehicles or ATVs were involved.

In addition to Jackson Police Department personnel, Quality EMS, MONOC Paramedics, and the Cassville Fire Company also responded to this incident.

This matter remains under investigation by PO Edward Travisano and Sgt. George Vidalis of the Traffic Safety Unit.

Anyone having information regarding this incident can contact PO Travisano at 732-928-1111.

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54 Arrests Made in NJ ICE Sweep

by Your News October 2, 2019

By: Your News

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 54 individuals throughout New Jersey during a weeklong action targeting public safety threats who were released from local law enforcement custody into the community instead of being transferred to ICE.

They hail from 12 countries – Mexico (21), Jamaica (1), Ecuador (2), Honduras (4), Dominican Republic (3), El Salvador (9), Guatemala (3), Guyana (1), Brazil (7), Costa Rica (1), Georgia (1) and Pakistan (1).

Even with these arrests, there are still public safety threats in the community.

Luciano Trejo-Dominguez, 33, was arrested Aug. 12 by the Vineland Police Department for aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault (victim 13-15 years old), criminal restraint, criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. On Aug. 13, 2019 and Aug. 14, 2019, respectively, the Pacific Enforcement Response Center and the ICE office in Mount Laurel both lodged detainers on Trejo-Dominguez with the Cumberland County Jail. He was released into the community Aug. 23, 2019, and remains at-large.
On Aug. 18, 2019, Edgar Camarillo-Ruiz,33, was arrested by the New Brunswick Police Department for the charge of Simple Assault – Domestic Violence. On August 19, 2019, ICE lodged a detainer with the Middlesex County Jail; however, the detainer was not honored, and Camarillo-Ruiz was released into the community. He remains at-large.
On Dec. 24, 2018, Elvis Rafael Cabrera-Vasquez, 38, was arrested by the Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Police Department and charged with Simple Assault/Domestic Violence. ICE lodged a detainer that same day with the Middlesex County Jail; however, the detainer was not honored, and Cabrera-Vasquez was released into the community. On Feb. 14, 2019, Cabrera-Vasquez was arrested by the Perth Amboy, New Jersey Police Department and charged with Contempt-Violate a Domestic Violence Judicial Order.

All three men are wanted by ICE and featured on the agency’s website with a public appeal for information leading to their capture.

“ERO deportation officers are committed to enforcing immigration laws fairly and professionally,” said acting Field Office Director Ruben Perez for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark. “These vital operations clearly show who ICE targets in an effort to protect the nation, while seeking to remove criminal aliens who pose a clear threat to public safety.”

ICE lodges detainers on individuals who have been arrested on criminal charges and who ICE has probable cause to believe are removable aliens. The detainer asks the other law enforcement agency to notify ICE in advance of release and to maintain custody of the alien for a brief period of time so that ICE can take custody of that person in a safe and secure setting upon release from that agency’s custody. When law enforcement agencies fail to honor immigration detainers and release serious criminal offenders onto the streets, it undermines ICE’s ability to protect public safety and carry out its mission.

ERO deportation officers targeted at-large criminal aliens in non-cooperative jurisdictions, illegal re-entrants, immigration fugitives, and people in violation of immigration law during the operation which ran from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Wednesday, Sept. 25.

In FY2018, ERO arrested 158,581 aliens, 90% of whom had criminal convictions (66%) pending criminal charges (21%) or previously issued final orders of removal (3%). The overall arrest figure represents an 11% increase over FY2017. In FY2018, ERO removed 256,086 illegal aliens, reflecting an increase of 13% over FY2017. Most removals (57%) were convicted criminals. Additionally, 5,914 of the removed illegal aliens were classified as either known or suspected gang members or terrorists, which is a 9% increase over FY2017.

These arrests were driven by leads developed by the local field office in conjunction with the Pacific Enforcement Response Center and the National Criminal Alien Targeting Center. ICE focuses its enforcement resources on individuals who pose a threat to national security, public safety and border security. However, ICE does not exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement. All those in violation of immigration law may be subject to arrest, detention and, if found removable by final order, removal from the United States. ICE does not conduct sweeps or raids that arrest aliens indiscriminately.

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Berkeley, Amato Honor “Run for the Fallen”

by Your News October 2, 2019

By: Your News

The NJ Run for the Fallen passed through Berkeley Township on Saturday.

The NJ Run for the Fallen is a team of military runners from Joint Base MDL and other locations throughout the U.S. who come together to honor every NJ service member who has died since 9/11. They run one mile to represent every fallen NJ service member.

The runners begin their 200 mile journey in Cape May and ended in Holmdel, at the Vietnam Memorial Museum.
Mayor Carmen Amato spoke to the crowd and thanked the runners for their dedication to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Berkeley Township is home to the largest Veteran population in Ocean County.

On behalf of the Township Council, Mayor Carmen Amato urges all citizens in remembering our fallen heroes and offers our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.

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Mayor Amato and the Berkeley Council proclaimed the Month of October as Italian American Heritage Month

by Your News October 2, 2019

By: Your News

Members of the Holiday City Silver Ridge Park Italian American Club of Berkeley Township attended and participated in a flag raising this past weekend.

The Italian Flag Raising was held at Town Hall to recognize the month of October as Italian Heritage Month.

Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., Council Members: Tom Grosse, John Bacchione, Sophia Gingrich, Keith Buscio and Jim Byrnes welcomed the Holiday City Silver Ridge Italian American Club of Berkeley Twp. To join them in a reading of the Proclamation and the raising of the Italian flag.

Berkeley Township is home to one of the largest Italian populations in the County. Amato said, “I’m proud to honor Italian Americans today as we recognize October as Italian American Month and thank the generations of Italian Americans who have helped shape our society and steer the course of our history.”

The Italian flag will be flown for the month of October at Veterans Park.

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Ocean County GOP Chairman Holman Turns to “Gilmore PAC” for Much Needed Campaign Cash

by Phil Stilton October 2, 2019

By: Phil Stilton

TOMS RIVER-Last month, newly minted GOP boss Frank B. Holman, III was blasting the Southern Ocean Conservative Republicans PAC for hosting a fundraiser as being a plot to undermine his authority by former GOP Chairman George Gilmore. This week, Holman is asking them for money.

“Despite my specific request as county chairman not to compete with our county’s fundraising efforts, these individuals, with the full assistance of George Gilmore, have chosen to ignore this quest and have created a PAC known as SOC-R PAC,” Holman said in a letter to some Republican leaders obtained by the New Jersey Globe. “I view this effort as a direct attack on the OCGOP.”

Now, with cash reserves for the Ocean County GOP at all-time lows, Holman has had a change of heart, along with other Ocean County Republicans who have shunned the former chairman.

“Our Freeholders and Sheriff are running for re-election this year, and we would greatly appreciate any support your organization can offer,” Holman asked in a letter soliciting the Gilmore aligned PAC for money. “Additionally, our Ocean County Republican Finance Committee supports candidates throughout the county and can also accept contributions.”

Back in August, Holman told the New Jersey Globe that he has formed a new finance committee to support the county and municipal campaigns.

Since that time, Holman has had to ask municipal Republicans not involved in elections to donate money up to the county to support this year’s campaigns.

As of July, that committee had just $6,250.08 cash on hand. Holman’s finance committee raised $90,410 as of the July reporting and spent $84,160, most of which went towards payroll, insurance, rent, and event-related expenditures.

Holman was not the only “anti-Gilmore” Republican asking the former chairman for cash. The campaign of Maurice Hill for Mayor in Toms River also solicited funding from Gilmore. It was Hill who initially called for Gilmore’s resignation as GOP Chairman. Despite calls by Hill to “turn the page” on Gilmore and “put him in the past”, Hill showed that he still needs Gilmore’s financial assistance in this year’s race.

The SOCR PAC agreed to provide Holman with a campaign donation to the Ocean County Freeholders and Ocean County Sheriff Mastronardy, but so far have not committed to giving funding to Hill’s campaign, which according to a recent poll, is trailing opponent Jonathan Petro.

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Media Alert: 5th Annual JBJ Soul Kitchen Chili Cook-Off Bringing First Responders, Community Together

by Your News September 30, 2019

By: Your News

Who: JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River

What: The 5th Annual JBJ Soul Kitchen Chili Cook-Off will bring first responders and community members together for a day of great food, family activities and fun. With a $20 donation, members of the community will have the opportunity to taste and vote for their favorite chili prepared by local police, EMS and fire departments, as well as sample a selection of hors d’oeuvres made by JBJ Soul Kitchen’s very own Chef Rob Wood. First, second and third place winners will be announced at the event. Donations will be shared with the department with the best chili and the JBJ Soul Kitchen to help those who struggle with food insecurity.

Additionally, hand-crafted ceramic bowls from our recent Every Bowl Feeds a Soul event will be available for a $20 Pay It Forward donation.

Why: To support, honor and thank first responders for their service to the community.

When: Saturday, October 5, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (Rain or Shine)

Where: JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River, 1769 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753

Photo Opportunities: JBJ Soul Kitchen volunteers and chefs, members of the Toms River police, EMS and fire departments and local community

About JBJ Soul Kitchen: The JBJ Soul Kitchen seeks to provide healthy, locally grown food in a restaurant setting to an in-need and paying customer to address issues of food insecurity. We empower individuals by providing resources and volunteer opportunities. We encourage our paying customers to affect change in their community by paying it forward to cover the cost of in-need customers. We promise to treat all our customers with dignity and respect while uniting communities and forming healthy and lasting relationships through food.

For Additional Information: www.JBJSoulKitchen.org

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$350,000 Gift Made to Support Pediatric Palliative Care at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

by Your News September 30, 2019

By: Your News

Neptune, NJ – September 30, 2019 – The Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce a gift of $350,000 from the Morris and Clara Weshnak Family Foundation, administered by Barry and Carol Anne Cawley Weshnak, in support of the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. The program helps children living with chronic illnesses and life-threatening medical conditions by working to improve the quality of life of these children and focusing on treatment of symptoms, pain and stress management, as well as offering comprehensive patient and family support.

“People often associate palliative care with end-of-life,” says Barry Weshnak. “But really, it’s about helping people who are impacted by a terrible illness or injury to live their lives to the fullest. My wife, Carol Anne, and I, along with our entire family, feel strongly that no child should suffer, and so if our gift can help to bring comfort to these children – and their families – then it’s worth its weight in gold. We are honored to be able to support such a beneficial program.”

The Pediatric Palliative Care Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital offers specialized medical care for children and families facing chronic illnesses and life-threatening conditions such as: cancer, chronic cardiac/lung disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, Chron’s disease, cystic fibrosis, traumatic brain injury, complications from premature birth, severe trauma and complex seizure disorders. Teams of doctors, nurses and other specialists offer added support to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family. The gift supports pediatric palliative care inside the hospital with plans to add home-based pediatric palliative care in the future.

“Palliative care is still one of the most misunderstood health care disciplines, but the real and tangible benefits to individuals living with chronic disease is immeasurable,” says Heather Grossman, M.D., director, Pediatric Advanced Care Team at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. “Donations to this particular field of medicine are appreciated more than the gift giver could ever know. We are incredibly grateful to the Weshnak family, and their foundation, for their unwavering generosity and their commitment to improving the quality of life of this special patient population.”

Not only will this gift from the Morris and Clara Weshnak Family Foundation help children and families impacted by illness, it also brings the Hackensack Meridian Health Meridian Health Foundation, to which the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation belongs, one step closer to reaching its fundraising goal of $150 million as part of the organization’s Giving Heals campaign. The campaign supports four important initiatives: strengthening oncology services, improving clinical outcomes, enhancing the patient experience and broadening clinical research and academic programs. More than $95 million has been raised so far to benefit eight Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals, including Jersey Shore University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Bayshore Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Riverview Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

“Having a sick child is beyond my comprehension of what pain, anxiety and fear truly look like,” says Joseph Stampe, president and chief development officer, Meridian Health Foundation. “The sad truth is, there are many families in our community who do know what it’s like. That’s why it’s so important to support programs like the Palliative Care Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, which benefit children and their entire families throughout illness and beyond. This gift by Weshnak family will bring healing to countless people and for that, we are grateful.”

To learn more about the Palliative Care Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, or the Giving Heals campaign, contact Ellen Hahn, development officer at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, at 732-751-5134, [email protected], or by visiting www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/givingheals.

ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Located in Neptune, New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a not-for-profit teaching hospital and the only Level II Trauma and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Monmouth and Ocean counties. It is home to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital – the first children’s hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties. With more than 1,200 physicians and dental staff in 60 specialty areas, Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s team provides quality care in a patient-centered, environmentally-friendly setting.

The team’s commitment to excellence has earned Jersey Shore University Medical Center numerous accolades, including being named the #5 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report for 2018-2019. The medical center’s clinical research program and longstanding commitment to medical education is evident through an affiliation with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University and a new affiliation with St. George’s University School of Medicine. Jersey Shore University Medical Center serves as an academic center dedicated to advancing medical knowledge, training future physicians and providing the community with access to promising medical breakthroughs.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s programs and services have received numerous national recognition, including designation as high-performing in cardiac, stroke, surgical and oncology services.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently completed the HOPE Tower Project – a $265 million 10-story medical office building that provides a new healing outpatient experience. Guided by a patient-centered approach towards care, and informed by the latest medical breakthroughs, HOPE Tower includes advanced imaging services, a clinical academic center, innovative stimulation laboratory, state-of-the-art amphitheater, specialty physician offices, a nine-level parking garage, and a 58,000 square foot cancer facility. The new cancer facility features a range of comprehensive treatment options, including surgical specialties, medical oncology, and the most advanced radiation therapy and minimally invasive interventional therapies. Nurse navigators guide patients through every step and provide an extra layer of support and coordination.

ABOUT THE MERIDIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION GIVING HEALS CAMPAIGN
Giving Heals is a $150 million regional comprehensive campaign to raise funds for strengthening oncology services, improving clinical outcomes, enhancing the patient experience and broadening clinical research and academic programs. Publicly announced at the Meridian Health Foundation Gala on November 17, 2018, the campaign will run through 2020. Over $90 million dollars has been raised to date to support following Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Bayshore Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care.

Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes three academic medical centers – Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, JFK Medical Center in Edison; two children’s hospitals – Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in Hackensack, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune; nine community hospitals – Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin; a behavioral health hospital – Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead; and two rehabilitation hospitals – JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison and Shore Rehabilitation Institute in Brick.

Additionally, the network has more than 500 patient care locations throughout the state which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, fitness and wellness centers, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers and physician practice locations. Hackensack Meridian Health has more than 34,100 team members, and 6,500 physicians and is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy, committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

The network’s notable distinctions include having four hospitals among the top 10 in New Jersey by U.S. News and World Report. Other honors include consistently achieving Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and being named to Becker’s Health care’s “150 Top Places to Work in Health care/2018” list.

The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, the first private medical school in New Jersey in more than 50 years, welcomed its first class of students in 2018 to its On3 campus in Nutley and Clifton. Additionally, the network partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to find more cures for cancer faster while ensuring that patients have access to the highest quality, most individualized cancer care when and where they need it.

Hackensack Meridian Health is a member of AllSpire Health Partners, an interstate consortium of leading health systems, to focus on the sharing of best practices in clinical care and achieving efficiencies.

For additional information, please visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

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Author Evelyn Fannell Shares her Journey of Loss and Hope

by Your News September 30, 2019

By: Your News

Joseph Fannell was just twenty-two years-old when he lost his life, the victim of a senseless car accident. A brother, an uncle, a budding spoken word performance artist, and an expert at sinking two and three-pointers, he was most of all, my beloved son.

“Remember to Breathe” chronicles the stages of a journey through loss. It describes the agony, sadness, and challenges.

Join Author Evelyn Fannell Saturday, October 5th at the Book Warehouse of Jackson (537 Monmouth Rd. Jackson, NJ, Ste#156) as she opens up, showing the good, along with the bad of her journey after the loss of her son. Perhaps her story will offer you a bit of solace and some needed hope to get through the very worst life can offer. Even if it’s just one day, one breath at a time. Book signing is from 12-4P. Visit evelynfannell.com for more info.

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Two Charged in Beachwood Sexual Assault After Fleeing to Missouri

by Dinesh Patel September 30, 2019

By: Dinesh Patel

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Beachwood Police Chief Robert Tapp announced today the arrests of two individuals living in the State of Missouri on first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault charges. The charges emanate from incidents which occurred in the Borough of Beachwood between 2001 and 2007.

Pedro Manzano, 46, of Cameron, Missouri, was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a; Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2b; and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3a. He is currently lodged in the Clinton County (Missouri) Jail. Manzano has agreed to be extradited to New Jersey to answer for these charges. He will thereafter be lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Juan Manzano, 52, of St. Joseph, Missouri, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a and Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2b. He is currently lodged in the Buchanan County (Missouri) Jail, and is contesting extradition to New Jersey.

The defendants were arrested following an investigation that commenced as a result of the victims coming forward and disclosing acts of sexual abuse to detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Beachwood Police Department. It was determined through investigation that the perpetrators of the abuse presently reside in Missouri. Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit traveled to Missouri and arrested the Manzanos with the assistance of the Cameron Police Department and St. Joseph Police Department on September 17, 2019.

“While the public should take comfort in the fact that these suspects are in custody, this remains an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be forthcoming. Anyone with additional information concerning these individuals should contact Sergeant Jason Steele or Detective Stephanie Bayha of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 929-2027, or Detective David Bowden of the Beachwood Police Department at (732) 341-1242,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

Prosecutor Billhimer extends his gratitude to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit and Beachwood Police Department Detective Bureau, as well as the Cameron Police Department, St. Joseph Police Department, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, and Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department — all of Missouri — for their hard work and combined assistance in apprehending these defendants.

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Few Details Emerge in Brick Murder Investigation Sunday

by Your News September 30, 2019

By: Your News

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio announced today that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Major Crime Unit and the Brick Township Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred in Brick earlier this afternoon. A male victim was dropped off at Brick Hospital with a stab wound and the male victim subsequently died as a result of the stab wound. OCPO Major Crimes and Brick PD are currently investigating several leads and attempting to interview family members and witnesses. There is no danger to the public. This is an active investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available.

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