Category: HUB Opinion

  • SICA hosts works by fine arts grads

    “Marker Bleed (stack)” by Jeff Thompson The annual “Fresh Meat/Young Blood: New Jersey’s Masters” exhibit is on display at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch. Participating in this year’s exhibition are master of fine arts graduates from Mason Gross School of the Arts (Rutgers University): Hannah Barnes, John C. Bent, Danielle…

  • Support for Darfur Accountability Act

    The mainstream media insists on bringing Americans up-to-the-minute coverage on “American Idol” results and celebrity breakups – sensationalized stories that divert us from our daily lives without causing undue angst. It’s perhaps understandable that many people are unaware of the ongoing genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. Since civil war escalated in 2003, Arab…

  • Aiming to live the rock star fantasy

    Red Bank-based Woodfish records groove-rock sound BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff The Red Bank-based band Woodfish has recorded a CD on its own Meanfish Records label. With the release of their first album, Red Bank-based band Woodfish says it’s all about the experience. “Bamm Diddley,” Woodfish’s premier album…

  • Hook project still lacks mandatory approvals

    On Oct. 26, 2004, a public meeting was held in the Fort Hancock chapel on Sandy Hook. Its purpose was to enable the public to have input into the programmatic agreement process. National Park Service (NPS) personnel, both local and headquarters representatives, conducted the meeting jointly with other Department of the Interior (DOI) personnel from…

  • Citizens, not city, must drive redevelopment

    It is shocking what’s happening in Long Branch, under the guise of “eminent domain “ Though not a Long Branch resident (I’m in NYC with its own problems!), the abuse of the law of eminent domain to evict homeowners so their land may be used by a private developer for profit really illustrates the cozy…

  • Future Leaders honored at first annual luncheon

    JEFFGRANIT staff Thomas Kemble, Scott Ginsberg, Paul Sadowski, Louides Ferdinand and Justin Devy display their plaques at the Future Leaders luncheon at Branches in West Long Branch. Greater Media Newspapers recognized young achievers at a luncheon held at Branches banquet hall in West Long Branch June 15. Valley National Bank sponsored the event, which was…

  • Rumson- Fair Haven graduates

    Clockwise from top left – Valedictorian Michael Sikora gets some low fives from classmates as he takes the stage at the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School graduation ceremony on June 16. Aynsley Thaler places her hand over her heart during the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike Roberto gives the thumbs up to a friend as he…

  • CHRIS KELLY staff Third-graders Adam Paredes and Frankie Fochinani try to catch a water balloon during Red Bank Primary School’s Field Day activities at Count Basie Park June 16.

  • CHRISKELLY staff A group of third-graders have an exciting time during the Red Bank Primary School’s Field Day activities at Count Basie Park on June 16.