Community News

One of the most popular myths circulating social media and the American psyche these days is that COVID-19 is only for those who are old and sick.  The reality is, …

LITTLE EGG HARBOR-A 23-year-old was found bleeding, lying on Center Street in Little Egg Harbor Friday night with several gunshot wounds to his body.    Police said the man is …

The Rumson Police Department tonight reported a large “Corona” party hosted by middle-aged adults watching a live Pink Floyd coverband acoustic concert on a front lawn in the town. “This …

Last week, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture announced that lawn care and landscaping services are now an essential service during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to allow homeowners to continue to …

NewJersey is currently under a “shelter in place” order, The NJ Nursery & Landscape Association (NJNLA) has announced that residents and businesses may continue having their landscapers come to maintain …

ALBANY, NY-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is dispatching the New York National Guard to confiscate respirators from hospitals in upstate New York to bring them to the new temporary hospital …

Berkeley Township Mayor, Council Applaud Passage of Coronavirus Stimulus – warn residents about Stimulus Scams have begun BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-On Monday, Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato and the township council unanimously …

by Rabbi Moshe Rotberg, Toms River As a rabbi in beautiful Toms River, and a member of Hatzolah (volunteer EMT squad) I would like to share a few thoughts to …

TOMS RIVER-Last week, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill introduced a 7% increase to the township’s annual budget.  That meeting didn’t count because it violated New Jersey’s Sunshine Laws after …

In light of the continuing spread of Coronavirus in Brick Township and Ocean County and at the urging of Mayor John G. Ducey, Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio is …

LONG BEACH ISLAND-A fire at the Fantasy Island Amusement Park’s ice cream parlor was confirmed by the business on Sunday. “This evening there was a structural fire at the Ice …

Guest Blogger Post by “Joey Heights” NEW JERSEY-Ok, some things go without saying, but apparently sometimes, you have to say it because people are sick, nasty and just plain disgusting. …

RHODE ISLAND-Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has her state’s National Guard stopping New Yorkers from entering her state, according to a report in Bloomberg News.   New Yorkers traveling north to …

TOMS RIVER-As coronavirus cases in Toms River continue to grow each day, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has announced he is closing the boardwalk in Ortley Beach. This comes …

President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the …

LAKEWOOD-There are now two distinct rifts growing between communities here at the Jersey Shore as we are midway through the second week of a state-imposed self-quarantine and shutdown aimed to …

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Health Department today reported 51 new positive coronavirus cases with nearly half of all cases located in Lakewood.  The new total count is 200, with 84 …

TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy sent a warning today to New Jersey residents ignoring the emergency executive order that prohibits large public gatherings and said the state will not take the situation …

HOLMDEL-The COVID-19 testing facility that opened at 8 am on Monday closed nearly thirty minutes later after reaching maximum capacity.  Governor Phil Murphy today said the PNC Bank Arts Center …

TOMS RIVER-A settlement has been agreed to between the Township of Toms River and defendants Jeanette Lipschitz/Hecht regarding a North Dover property that could contain as many as 1,400 homes. …

JACKSON-After announcing that the Tuesday, March 24th township meeting in Jackson Township would be closed to the public, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and Council President Barry Calogero have announced …

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the opening of a COVID-19 Community-Based Testing Site at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. The testing site, established in partnership with the …

Press Release by Toms River Township As previously mentioned, of the initial 41 properties contacted regarding possible PCE and or TCE contamination – five (5) tested positive, ten (10) tested …

New Jersey announced Executive Order No. 107 on Saturday, March 21, 2020, effective at 9:00 p.m., containing new standards for businesses which supersede previous announcements. Gatherings of individuals, such as …

NEW YORK CITY-Can’t visit the local pizzerias to continue your popular video blog at Bar Stool Sports? Got the Coronavirus?  No problem for BSS CEO David Portnoy.   Now, he’s reviewing,  …