• Long Branch to look at raising zoning fees

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With increasing pressure to find more revenue sources, city officials have suggested that the city raise zoning application fees. Kevin Hayes Sr., Long Branch director of building and development, suggested during the July 26 workshop meeting that the city look at raising the fees. “Essentially we charge $10…

  • Survey of Raritan Bay aims to restore oysters

    Baykeeper, Rutgers scientist map conditions in bay BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Dr. Beth Ravit (r), instructor of environmental science at Rutgers University, along with volunteers, prepares to collect data along the Raritan Bay near the Leonardo Public Marina on July 29. A team of citizen-scientist volunteers, led by NY/NJ Baykeeper and Ravit, completed data…

  • L.B. plans second housing project

    Woodrow Wilson complex would be demolished, rebuilt BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer For the second time this summer, the Long Branch City Council has given the go-ahead for a Long Branch Housing Authority redevelopment project. Much like the earlier project — the redevelopment of the former Gregory School building — the council has endorsed a project…

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    Jockey Martin Garcia gives the thumbs-up sign after riding Coil to a come-from-behind win in the $1 million Resorts Haskell Invitational held at Monmouth Park on Sunday. It was the second straight Haskell win for Garcia, and for Coil trainer Bob Baffert it was a record fifth win in the race. For story, see page…

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    The seventh annual Century for the Cure Bike Ride will be held Sept. 10. Registration is now open for the one-day 100- mile ride that will start at 6 a.m. at Camp Riverbend in Warren Township. Proceeds from the event will benefit cutting-edge research and programs at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. There are…

  • Cheetah travel softball team is feeder program for Allentown

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Travel girls softball is taking hold in Allentown and expanding this year under the Cheetah program involving players from the Allentown and Millstone area, established by Dave Dominici. Two more teams are being added to the 18-and-under age group. “A lot of travel teams get girls from all over the state.…

  • Malar makes his move

    Allentown High School’s Bob Malar goes up for a basket over the defense of a West Hampton Tech player during the semifinal game of the Allentown Summer Basketball League playoffs on July 27. West Hampton Tech eliminated the Redbirds. SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • Coil gives Baffert record fifth Haskell triumph

    Jockey Martin Garcia wins with stretch run BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Jockey Martin Garcia gives the thumbs-up sign after riding Coil to a come-from-behind win in the $1 million Resorts Haskell Invitational held at Monmouth Park on Sunday. It was the second straight Haskell win for Garcia, and for Coil trainer Bob Baffert, it…

  • Warped Tour thrills fans in Oceanport

    BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent The Word Alive performs at the Vans Warped Tour during its stop at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, on July 24. Left: Fans enjoy the music of The Word Alive. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY OCEANPORT — July 24 saw the reappearance of the Vans Warped Tour at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. Now…

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