After 5 long years of inactivity the Jackson Township Economic Development Council has met to discuss the future of Jackson's business and commercial landscape.  The committee sat and discussed options that will try to help move Jackson's business-related initiatives forward.    Councilwoman Kuhn expressed her excitement in the possibility of expanding the township's business agenda, which […]

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Representative Andy Kim (NJ-03, formerly including Toms River), currently in a leading position in the race for Senator Bob Menendez's seat, serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee alongside Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who is a senior member. Smith introduced the "Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2024." The purpose of the legislation is to […]

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As reported on our status, around 6:35 PM on Thursday night, the last night of Chanukah, Lakewood Police received a call about a menorah fire with flames shooting out of windows. Earlier, there had been a menorah fire in the township. Due to multiple calls, the incident was upgraded to a working fire assignment. Upon […]

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Mordy Burnstein is no stranger to Jackson and Ocean County politics. Burnstein holds key roles as the GOP Club President and a member of the Jackson Planning Board, where he has has shown his commitment to serving and enhancing the community. In a session on Thursday evening, the Jackson Township Council voted to appoint Mordy […]

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Seven years ago, Agudath Israel initiated a lawsuit against Jackson Township, for the township officials had enacted ordinances that effectively banned the construction of schools and dormitories, with the intent to target Orthodox Jewish development. This was alleged to be in violation of the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, which protects religious […]

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Eighty-two years ago today, on October 24, 1941, a horrifying event unfolded in the small town of Kletsk, Belarus. Thirty-five Jews were arrested on charges of Communism, executed, and buried near the Catholic cemetery. Just six months before this tragic event, on April 10, 1941, Rabbi Ahron Kotler, who had been the Rosh Yeshiva of […]

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PHOTOS: How Do You Lift a Lift?

September 6, 2023
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A boom lift fell off a flatbed truck on Madison Ave and Second Street. Madison is closed from North Lake Drive to Second Street.

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A few years ago, three visionary contractors, Pinny Braun, Yaakov Groner, and Moshe Jacobs, had a great idea. Recognizing the benefits of working together on construction projects, they established a Contractor's WhatsApp chat. This chat quickly grew to 600 members who  all generously shared their expertise, provided advice, and offered unwavering support to each other. These […]

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Retailers in New Jersey are no longer permitted to sell certain types of incandescent light bulbs due to a Department of Energy (DOE) regulation aimed at promoting energy-efficient lighting. The rule, effective from August 1, is being enforced against manufacturers and businesses, with potential penalties of up to $542 per non-compliant bulb. The DOE spokesperson […]

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In the journey of life, familiarity leads to complacency. Everything becomes routine, the extraordinary becomes ordinary. Lakewood, a place many of us call home, holds an abundance of treasures that often go unnoticed. I had the opportunity to talk to Zach Weiss, who is spending the summer here in Lakewood as part of the Torah […]

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In the early spring of 1972 a BMG Yungerman purchased a building on Clifton Avenue. His intention was to establish the very first kosher pizza shop in town. The Rosh Hayeshiva, Rav Schneur zt”l heard about the intentions of the yungerman and was concerned about the negative impact this would have on Lakewood. Rav Schneur […]

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A Tribute To Rav Gedaliah Schorr on His 44th Yartzeit Tonight, the seventh of Tamuz marks the 44th Yartzeit of Rabbi Gedaliah Schorr zt" l, born on November 27, 1910 (25 Cheshvan, 5671), in the Galician village of Istrik. At the age of 12, his family immigrated to America, settling in New York City's Lower […]

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A Tribute To Rav Shneur Kotler ZT"L on His Yartzeit The structure of the incomplete "Yoshon" building stood tall, pulsating with untapped potential. The architectural plans were drawn up for a capacity of 350 Talmidim, an audacious goal, far beyond what most people could imagine. BMG at that time, in 1962, only had 125 Talmidim. […]

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A Tribute to Chazzan Yossele Rosenblatt on his Yartzeit (tonight) A yid named Menashe Rabinowitz arrived in Lakewood from Radin in the mid-1920s, looking to support his family. He became a real estate agent, with his office located on Clifton Avenue, in the same spot where the current Kollel Food Store stands today. At that […]

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Video: Making America Rally Again!

March 21, 2023
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A pro-Trump rally was held in Toms River this evening. It was a notable event, drawing a large crowd of supporters and featuring several prominent conservative voices, including Mike Crispi. Mike is a political commentator and former congressional candidate. Crispi gained popularity in 2022 when he ran for Congress in New Jersey, putting up a […]

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The former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has urged his supporters to protest, alleging that he is on the verge of being arrested in connection with a criminal investigation in Manhattan. Toms River politician Mike Crispi has called for a rally in the township to support the former president. Trump's advisors have clarified […]

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Late on motzei shabbos, a man was assaulted in Red Square, located in downtown Lakewood. The assault resulted in serious injuries as the victim was violently attacked. There were 2 Lakewood First Aid ambulances at the scene. After providing initial treatment the victim was transported by medics to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for further […]

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A successful event was held at the Strand Theater, where community members, politicians, and law enforcement officials gathered to attend the Know Your Rights Presentation. The event, which was arranged by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office in collaboration with Agudas Yisrael of America, was attended by a large number of people who were eager […]

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