Partying this Labor Day weekend? Law firm offers to pay cab, ride-hailing fees in Monmouth and Ocean counties

POINT PLEASANT BEACH — In the 25 years that Carmine Villani has been an attorney, he’s seen a lot of people suffer the consequences of drunken driving convictions. And with the growth in the popularity of ride-hailing companies, he’s stymied as to why many people still aren’t taking advantage of those services when they go out… Read the rest of this entry »

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More Texas animals displaced by Harvey heading to N.J. shelter

EATONTOWN — New Jersey is scheduled to get more animals from hurricane-ravaged Texas to make room in shelters for pets that got separated from their owners during Harvey. The Monmouth County SPCA is accepting at least 80 cats and dogs on Labor Day from shelters in San Antonio and Houston that have to be cleared out… Read the rest of this entry »

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Trump Brings Compassion and Warmth to Flood-Ravaged Texas

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump returned to Texas Saturday to meet with victims whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Harvey and offer their support to the volunteers and officials leading recovery efforts. The Trumps and members of the president’s Cabinet visited the emergency shelter at Houston’s NRG Stadium in Houston where they… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Labor Day Weekend, September 1-4, 2017

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, Sept. 1

• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Canterbury Art Show (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• College Men’s Soccer: Monmouth U. vs. University of Pennsylvania (WLB) – MORE INFO
• F Theory by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf Course at MP (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Guadagno blasts Murphy over his $1.3 billion tax plan

ROBBINSVILLE — Republican gubernatorial nominee Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno signaled Tuesday the top thing she’ll use to attack Democratic rival Phil Murphy between now and November’s election: His proposed $1.3 billion tax hike. Guadagno, speaking alongside the top GOP leaders in the Legislature, blasted Murphy, who she dubbed “the tax man,” over his tax plan he… Read the rest of this entry »

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Arnone Report: Grown in Monmouth

By Monmouth County Freeholder Tom Arnone

Happy Labor Day weekend, Monmouth County! As always, the summer months seem to fly by too quickly but lucky for us, there are plenty of fun activities and places to visit throughout the fall.

The Monmouth County Division of Economic Development was hard at work this summer connecting with local members of the County’s agriculture industry, sharing with them information about Grown in Monmouth. I would like to take some time to share a few details of this tremendous initiative that will continue to expand in the coming weeks and months. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hazlet Man On Megan’s List Charged With Sexual Assault, Photographing, 14 Year Old Girl

Michael J. Gwiazdowski

A registered sex offender from Hazlet was arrested on Friday, August 25, and charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl over multiple months and photographing her on at least one occasion, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Michael J. Gwiazdowski, 51, of 71 Bayshore Mobile Manor, faces two counts of second degree Sexual Assault, one count of fourth degree Violating Community Supervision for Life, one count of third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child by engaging in sexual conduct, one count of first degree Causing or Permitting a Child to Engage in Child Pornography, and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Gwiazdowski is in the custody of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in Freehold, pending a detention hearing scheduled for Wednesday August 30 before Judge Vincent Falcetano, J.S.C. Read the rest of this entry »

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How Crowdfunding Campaigns Are Helping Harvey Survivors

As Hurricane Harvey continues to wreak havoc in Texas, several individuals and organizations have come forth to help the survivors. The hurricane caused calamitous flooding in Houston over the weekend after storming the southeast coast of Texas. Several online campaigns have been started to make sure that timely help can reach the survivors. American TV actor… Read the rest of this entry »

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How N.J. is helping Harvey flood victims in Texas

TRENTON — A day after a New Jersey Office of Emergency Management task force declared it was “ready to answer the call” to support Tropical Storm Harvey recovery efforts in Texas, Gov. Chris Christie declared Sunday night the unit is heading to the storm-tattered state. “As Americans, we come together during times of crisis,” Christie said… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, August 25-27, 2017

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, August 25

• WFAN Day with Mike Francesa at Bar A (Lake Como) – MORE INFO
• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• F Theory by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• “The Music Man” at the Spring Lake Theatre – MORE INFO
• Full of It (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Wings of Freedom Tour (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• A Night of Comedy (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf Course at MP (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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