Category: Tri-Town News
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Youngsters perform in NYC concert
The Cecilian Music Club, based in Howell, held its annual Young Artist Competition Winners Recital on Nov. 22 at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The performers in the competition won an adjudicated audition and earned the chance to perform. The solo pianists who performed in the recital are: David Hua, Danielle Zhang, Mackenzie…
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Language class teaches English to immigrants
Program helpsresidents prepare forschool, compete for jobs BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Program helps residents prepare for school, compete for jobs BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — For some hopeful immigrants, the beckoning lights of Lakewood shine just as brightly as the beacon held high by the Statue of Liberty, America’s icon of freedom. A…
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Officials back creation of housing department
Committeemen sayaddressing needs ofHispanics is a priority BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer Committeemen say addressing needs of Hispanics is a priority BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — Housing is a basic human need, but not all housing needs here are being met, said township committeemen Robert W. Singer and Ray Coles. Their solution? Create a…
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ID theft on the rise; can take years to clear up
One scam used a jobfair to gain applicants BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer ID theft on the rise; can take years to clear up One scam used a job fair to gain applicants’ personal information BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer Your good name can be besmirched, your bank account pilfered, and crimes committed in your name without your…
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Freehold to stick with plan to close work zone
Mayor answers criticsas debate surroundingimmigrants continues BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Mayor answers critics as debate surrounding immigrants continues BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Representatives from an area citizens group fighting for immigrants’ rights appeared at a Borough Council meeting for the second time on Dec. 15. This time Mayor Michael Wilson…
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Kid Kosher putting ‘the man’ in Manischewitz
Glen Fuchs rapsabout Jewish holidays,history and traditions BY KARL VILACOBAStaff Writer Glen Fuchs raps about Jewish holidays, history and traditions BY KARL VILACOBA Staff Writer SEAN BRADY Glen “Kid Kosher” Fuchs rocks the mic at Jenkinson’s, Point Pleasant. As Glen Fuchs got ready to take the stage for a July talent show at Jenkinson’s, Point…
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Adult community plan includes office buildings
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Adult community plan includes office buildings BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A developer who wants to bring another age-restricted adult community to Route 33 had his attorney present his idea to the Township Council at a recent meeting. Matzel Development, Ocean Town-ship, wants to build Bristol Ponds, a 103-unit…
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Saddam’s capture holds great meaning for Kurds
Jeff CantorGuest Column Saddam’s capture holds great meaning for Kurds Jeff Cantor Guest Column Saddam’s capture holds great meaning for Kurds Jeff Cantor Guest Column Maj. Jeff Cantor helped welcome Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) to Iraq during her recent visit to the war zone. There are certain things in life that just seem to stick…
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Monmouth police academy graduates new officers
Twenty-three new police officers were recently sworn in as part of the 66th graduation exercises of the Basic Course for Law Enforcement Officers at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. The ceremony was attended by the families and friends of the graduates as well as dignitaries, including Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick; Robert…
