Watch: Don’t Drink And Drive Home From Your Holiday Party—Today Show Reprise

With the holiday party season upon us, it’s a good time to dust off this Today Show video shot four years ago at Raven and The Peach in Fair Haven.

If you’re reading this, there is really no excuse for drinking and driving. Open your Uber or Lyft app.  AngelLift will get you AND your car home.

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House passes Conceal Carry Reciprocity, Smith and Pallone vote No

The U. S. House of Representatives passed the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 today, 231-198 with six Democrats voting ‘Aye.’  Fourteen Republicans voted against the bill, including Chris Smith and Leonard Lance of New Jersey.  Congressman Frank Pallone, who along with Smith represents Monmouth County, voted against the bill.

“Today, the House took action to protect our citizens’ Second Amendment rights,” said House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., in a statement. “The truth is that concealed carry laws save lives. Right now, current law creates confusion for people who cross state borders with a lawful concealed carry permit. The legislation passed by the House today ensures that people who carry their legal firearm across state borders are protected under the law.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Surf fisherman dies after being swept out to sea at Sandy Hook

A fisherman who was swept out to sea Wednesday morning at the Sandy Hook National Gateway Recreation Area died hours after he was pulled from the water by rescuers, authorities said. National Parks Service spokeswoman Daphne Yun said the fisherman was apparently wading in the surf around 8 a.m. when he was swept out. He was… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, December 8-10, 2017

By Greg Kelly

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

Friday, December 8

• Miseltoe by Monmouth County Historical Association (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Lantern Tours at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• “Silent Night” by NJ Chamber Singers (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• RCDS Brownstone Boutique Holiday Shopping Weekend (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: Artisan Crafts Holiday Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Gift Gallery at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• A Christmas Story: The Musical at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

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Curley asks for money and continued health insurance in exchange for his resignation

Freeholder John Curley is asking for a five figure payment and the continuation of his County provided health insurance in exchange for his resignation from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, according to multiple sources familiar with the proceedings which occurred in federal court in Trenton on Monday.

The settlement, if approved by the freeholders, would potentially cost Monmouth County taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars as the County self-insures.

Curley has reportedly been participating in the County’s health plan since his employment with his brother’s car dealership in Lakewood was severed last year. Read the rest of this entry »

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Freeholders Postpone Curley’s Harassment Censure

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders have postponed the censure of Freeholder John P. Curley for harassing multiple County employees pending the outcome of proceedings in U.S. District Court in Trenton before Judge Brian R. Martinotti.

Curley filed a federal lawsuit against his fellow freeholders, County Counsel Michael Fitzgerald and County Administrator on Friday in which he asked the Court to issue a Temporary Restraining Order to prevent his censure.  Judge Matinotti did not issue the TRO but summoned the parties to Trenton for a conference on Monday morning. Read the rest of this entry »

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O’Scanlon Implores Assembly Speaker To Put Salary Arbitration Cap To A Vote

Senator-elect Declan O’Scanlon

Declan O’Scanlon, the Assembly Republican Budget Officer and the Senator-elect from the 13th Legislative District, today urged Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto to allow the New Jersey General Assembly to vote on permanently extending the interest arbitration cap for public worker salaries.

O’Scanlon sent Prieto the following letter:

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See a doctor if you drank raw milk, federal officials warn

Federal officials are warning anyone who has consumed raw milk in the past six months to see a doctor. The warning issued by the Center for Disease Control came a week after the New Jersey Department of Health ordered Udder Milk stop selling its raw milk in the state. Whole Food expands recall of raw milk… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, December 1-3, 2017

By Greg Kelly

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

Friday, December 1

• “A Christmas Carol” at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Candlelight Tour at Historic Four Corners (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
• Ice at the Pier (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• “Holiday Model Train Display” Opening at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: Artisan Crafts Holiday Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Gift Gallery at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

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Belmar Accountant Stole $1,175,720 From Orthopedic Doctors

Harry Wolfmuller, 70, formerly of Belmar, admitting embezzling $1,175,720 over eight years from the orthopedic medical practice where he was Chief Financial Officer, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick.

Wolfmuller pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of wire fraud. Read the rest of this entry »

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