Category: Atlanticville News

  • N.J. mulls heaving horse racing out of Meadowlands for off-track wagering site

    Horse industry up in arms over latest recommendations from state gaming commission BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Live horse racing at the Meadowlands would end if the state implements recommendations in a supplemental report issued Nov. 15 by the Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Advisory Commission. The commission is commonly referred to as the Hanson Commission after…

  • IRS seeks tax season volunteers

    The Internal Revenue Service is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) program. IRS spokesman Gregg Semanick said, “The IRS is looking for volunteers to take part in VITA/TCE throughout New Jersey during the 2010 tax filing season.” During the upcoming tax filing season, VITA/TCE volunteers, in…

  • SCAN honors local community leaders

    The SCAN Adult Education Center celebrated 22 years of excellence at its 2010 Leaders of Distinction Awards Luncheon held Oct. 5 at Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls. This annual awards luncheon honors local community leaders who have made significant contributions to improve the lives of senior citizens. This year’s honorees were Dr. Frank J. Vozos,…

  • City remains in litigation with hotel developers

    N.Y. real estate firm acquires mortgage note for Ocean Place BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — City officials confirmed earlier this month that the city remains in limbo regarding litigation against the developers of the Ocean Place Resort and Spa. City Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said in an interview that the city…

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    A color guard leads the city of Long Branch annual Veterans Day service at Jerry Morgan Park on Nov. 11. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • WRAT-FM seeking donations for charity

    WRAT-FM (95.9 The RAT), a Greater Media radio station, will conduct its annual Thanksgiving season drive, “Broadcast for the People,” Nov. 22-23. Employees of WRAT are hoping to fill a 40-foot-long tractor-trailer with items to be donated to three charities. WRAT’s live “Broadcast for the People” will take place at Super Foodtown, Route 35, Neptune,…

  • Handcycles give teens the joy of mobility

    Athletes helping Athletes funded by donations BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer With help from some generous donors, a local running store has made three youths the proud new owners of a very unique mode of transportation. Members of the North Jersey Navigators pose in front of Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury with the latest recipient…

  • Final members named to fort reuse authority

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Gov. Chris Christie released his nominations for appointment to the final three seats of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority on Nov. 9. Christie nominated James Gorman, of Colts Neck, and Michael Pane and Robert Lucky, both of Fair Haven, to the authority. Lucky served as corporate vice…

  • Judy Collins to sing at Freehold church

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — One of America’s most beloved singers will visit the First Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, on Dec. 4 to perform a traditional Christmas concert. Judy Collins will be the featured performer in the church’s sixth annual Christmas concert. T he Dec. 4 concert will begin at 7:30…