Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County Memorial Day Weekend! May 24-27, 2013 #STTS

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, May 24

• Escape to Martha’s Vineyard via Seastreak – MORE INFO

• Sicilians in the Basement at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Paint the Town Pink 2013 – MORE INFO

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Ride-A-Thon for Sea Bright Rising (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

• Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Addiction & Trauma Conference at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO

• Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa Dancing (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO

• Huge Garage Sale (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Huge Multi-Family Sale (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Proper Foot Care Class at RMC (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Micah Williams: Portrait Artist (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

• Monmouth County Beaches Guide 2013 – MORE INFO

Saturday, May 25

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2-1 Yankees Tickets This Weekend

Our new advertiser, Seastreak, is offering half priced tickets to the New York Yankees’ games this weekend, Saturday, May 18 and Sunday May 19.

They picked up some great tickets for you to see America’s favorite pastime.  Give them a call, 1-800-BOATRIDE / 1-800-262-8743,  to reserve your all-in-one ticket packages and ride in style aboard a Seastreak ferry to Yankees Stadium this weekend at half-price!

Tell them MoreMonmouthMusings sent you.

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, May 17-19, 2013

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By Greg Kelly

 Friday, May 17

 • Red Bank Art Walk – MORE INFO

• Spring Garden Day Sale (Freehold) – MORE INFO

• Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Sicilians in the Basement at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Paint the Town Pink 2013 – MORE INFO

• The Cocktail Hour by South Street Players (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO

• Center a la Carte (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• The Sound of Music at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• An Evening with Paul Anka at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Latin-American Film Festival (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Little Silver Sidewalk Sale – MORE INFO

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Law Enforcement Career Fair (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Hitman Murder Mysteries at The Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, May 18

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What to get Mom for Mothers Day? Peanuts and Cracker Jacks? Surf and Turf?

It’s not too late to make plans for Mother’s Day.

If Mom is a baseball fan, Seastreak is repeating its BOGO 2 for 1 special. This week they are sailing to the Met’s game on Sunday.  The boat leaves from Atlantic Highlands Harbor at 10:30 am and arrives at CitiField in time for the first pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:10 pm.

For many, taking Mom out to the ball game would lead to an out at home.  If your Mom is foul on baseball or the Mets, here’s a tip for you.

The Inlet Café in Highlands reopens today after rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy.  The weather is supposed to be beautiful on Sunday.  Waterside dining on the Shrewsbury with views of New York City returns to this outstanding restaurant that is completely rebuilt and beautiful.

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Things to do this weekend– 2 for 1 Yankee tickets from Seastreak

I haven’t received this week’s Greg’s List yet, but I didn’t want you Yankee fans to miss out on this one.

Our friends at Seastreak are selling 2 Yankee tickets for the price of one on Sunday, May 5.   The Bronx Bombers are playing the Oakland Athletics.  Andy Pettitte is scheduled to pitch. The game starts at 1:05PM.  The ferry leaves from Atlantic Highlands Harbor at 10:30am.

Call 1-800-BOATRIDE/1-800-262-8743 to make your reservations before this deal sells out.  Tell them MoreMonmouthMusings sent you.

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Coast Guard Gives Seastreak’s ‘Wall Street’ OK To Sail

Seastreak Wall Street docked at Highlands Connors Terminal. Photo by Art Gallagher. Click on photo for full view.

Vessel that crashed in January will be back in service on Thursday

The Seastreak ferry that crashed into Pier 11 in New York City on January 9 will be back in service bringing Monmouth County commuters to Manhattan tomorrow, according to Seastreak  management.

The company informed its passengers via email this morning that that Seastreak Wall Street has been given clearance by the United States Coast Guard to resume operations:

As you may know, the Seastreak Wall Street returned to Highlands, New Jersey a little over two weeks ago to finish repairs and to undergo testing and inspection by the United States Coast Guard.  The Wall Street has now successfully completed the extensive inspections by the United States Coast Guard.  In addition to Sea trials under the supervision of the US Coast Guard, the company has had the vessel operating and making her normal docks for several days and has confirmed that all systems are operating normally and safely.

On behalf of everyone at Seastreak we would like to acknowledge the support you have shown us over the last several months. We are pleased now to return the Wall Street to service and look forward to continuing to providing safe and reliable service to you our valued customers.

The starboard-side of the boat crashed into the dock at Pier 11 on the morning of January 9. One passenger was seriously injured.  83 passengers and one crew members were treated for minor injuries.

A company spokesperson declined to talk about the cause of the accident, citing a request by the National Transportation Safety Board that they not disclose such information.

Terry Williams, spokesperson for NTSB, told MoreMonmouthMusings that the accident’s cause has yet to be determined.  Williams said that NTSB investigations typically take a year or more.

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Seastreak providing transportation and lodging to NY for family and friends of crash victims

Seastreak LLC has announced that it will provide free transportation to NY, via ferry or car service, to friends and family members of those who were injured in this morning’s accident at Pier 11.   The company will also provide lodging for those who may need to stay in New York overnight.

For additional information and to make arrangements call Seastreak at 1-800-BOATRIDE (800-262-8743)

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Seastreak Ferry Out Of Highlands Crashes at Pier 11

Photo credit: Stephanie Agresta via facebook

Seastreak Manager Jack Bevins told MMM that the ferry that crashed into Pier 11 in Manhattan at 8:45 this morning was out of Highlands, not Atlantic Highlands as has been reported by multiple media sources.

News12 is reporting that 30-50 people have been injured, one critically.

The Star Ledger is reporting that there were 326 commuters and 5 crew members on the boat.

Seastreak issued a statement acknowledging the accident and pledging to work closely with Federal, State and local authorities to determine its cause.  They said their thoughts and prayers are with the injured.

Donovan Mannato of Rumson was on the top deck of the ferry when the crash occurred.

“As we were approaching the pier I was packing up my Ipad and closing the seat tray when I felt and severe impact,” Mannato said, “my head hit on the tray in front of me and I saw a gentleman who was standing fly several feet and land on the ground where he laid for quite sometime. There were two glass doors cracked but still in their frames.  It was obvious that people had hit those windows.

“When I got up to get off the boat I saw a man severely injured with people surrounding him at the bottom of the stairs. When I finally got downstairs, there were many people bleeding and with head injuries being tended to by passengers who were not injured.”

Mannato said he has a shiner under his eye and a stiff neck. He has not yet received medical attention.  He is concerned for the recovery of those more seriously injured.

Seastreak has cancelled the 5:55 departure from E 35th Street and the 6:10 departure from Pier 11.

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Seastreak Ferry Service to Resume Monday Morning

Limited Service Out Of Highlands Only.  Commuters To Enter Highlands From Linden Ave/Route 36 Only

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno comes through with additional police support

Seastreak LLC will resume ferry service between Highlands and Manhattan on Monday November 5 on a limited schedule.

Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Mayor Frank Nolan, Police Chief Joseph Blewet, members of the Highlands Borough Council and representatives of Seastreak met this afternoon to resolve the community’s security concerns.  Nolan told MMM that Seastreak has agreed to provide additional security lighting and that Guadagno promised 6 additional law enforcement officers to manage the flow of traffic while protecting the residents and their property.

Downtown Highlands was under 8-10 feet of water during Superstorm Sandy.  Only borough residents and their accompanied guests have been allowed past the police check points at the entrances to the riverside side community since the storm ended.

Seastreak ticket holders must abide by the following restrictions:

• Access to and from the Highlands facility will be limited to Linden Avenue only.
• A checkpoint will be in place which will limit access to ticket holders only, so please have your ticket ready to show at the checkpoint to keep traffic flowing as you arrive into town. 
• Seastreak will have ticketing staff at the checkpoint for customers who need to purchase tickets.
• Seastreak encourages carpooling.
• With the limited access to and from the Highlands facility, please allow ample time to arrive on time for your departure.

“I’m happy to see that even in their darkest hour the residents of Highlands, specifically Mayor Nolan, stepped up to help others,” said Guadagno, “this is what makes New Jersey great.”

Nolan’s home was destroyed in the storm.  He and his family are temporarily living in the shelter in town.

Seastreak announced the following limited schedule:

Departures from Highlands will be:

6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am and 8:55am

Returns from East 35th St. and Pier 11 will be:

4:15pm E.35th St./4:40pm Pier 11

5:10pm E. 35th St./5:30pm Pier 11

6:30pm E. 35th St./6:45pm Pier 11

7:30pm E. 35th St./7:45pm Pier 11

The ferry service hopes to have their Atlantic Highlands location operating by mid-week

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