Askanim and activists from One Ocean County will again host a SuperSoul Party in Ocean County. Founded by Jewish youtuber Meir Kay (Meir Kalmanson) five years ago, Super Soul Party is dedicated to uniting communities and creating a safe space for people who are experiencing homelessness. At the events, guests are served hot, nourishing food, […]

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OP ED: Answering the Call

December 7, 2023
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By Ari Berkowitz As we head into Chanukah, the images that were ingrained in us as children of Maccabim crying out “Mi LaHashem eilai” come back to us, and we may be left wondering: What is our battle today? Where do we, as a klal, need to stand up and proclaim our allegiance to Hashem? […]

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Yeshiva Bus Engulfed in Fireball

December 7, 2023
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A school bus transporting boys to a yeshiva in Hillside, Monsey, caught fire early this morning. The four students on board at the time were evacuated safely. The bus was quickly fully engulfed in flame, and, as caught on video, the fuel tank exploded. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.

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Fire and Education Bills Advance

November 27, 2023
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Several new bills relevant to firefighting, education, and the nexus between them have advanced in the New Jersey State Legislature today. Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Pennacchio that would provide course credits for high school students who become volunteer firefighters was approved by the Senate Education Committee. Senator Pennacchio’s bill, S-3901, would permit students to be […]

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LPD, Bikur Cholim to Hold Car Show

August 17, 2023
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Lakewood Police are teaming up with Bikur Cholim and Ocean of Love of Toms River to raise funds for charity with a car show. The event will take place at BlueClaws Stadium on October 15th, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan. Visitors enter free, exhibitors need to pay. Ocean of Love is an organization dedicated to helping Ocean […]

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Ongoing shortages of key prescription drugs, including much-needed antibiotics and even some over-the-counter children's pain medications, continue to plague the Lakewood community. AS A PRESCRIPTION drug shortage continues to impact patients from coast to coast, the federal government needs to step in and ensure that residents have access to their vital medications, said Joseph H. […]

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James/ Williams Traffic Light Goes Live

August 14, 2023
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After years of waiting, the traffic light at the intersection of James and Williams is fully operational. Kudos to all township and county officials who worked hard to get it done. Construction faced many challenges, including extensive difficulty coordinating with the railroad that passes near the intersection.

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26 Synagogues Hit with Bomb Threats

August 14, 2023
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A group of "online trolls" has aimed fake bomb threats and swatting calls at over 26 synagogues across the United States in recent days. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned this display of antisemitism. In a span of four weekends, threats were aimed at 26 synagogues and two ADL offices across 12 states, according to the […]

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House Explodes in Pennsylvania

August 13, 2023
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A devastating house explosion rocked the community of Plum, PA, yesterday. The explosion, which occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m. at 141 Rustic Ridge, has claimed the lives of at least five individuals, including one child, while several others have been injured, according to authorities. Neighboring houses on either side were burned as well. Authorities have […]

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While the usual trolls were at work on a Jackson resident's Facebook group, some decided to call them out and demand maturity. Read some comments below, and be encouraged.

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Hoboken leaders released a statement calling out what they say are anti-Semitic comments made by a citizen during Wednesday night’s City Council meeting. The woman, identified as Ms. Blanco, criticized council member Phil Cohen, who is Jewish, blaming him for tree cutting in the city. She then said she was upset by the judges in […]

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CNBC’s 2023 America’s Top States for Business rankings crowned New Jersey is this year’s Most Improved State, climbing 23 places to No. 19, Scott Cohn reports. But not because of tax benefits. The Garden State is still one of the most expensive states in which to do business (No. 44), and among the least business-friendly […]

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A New Jersey man was struck by lightning while working inside his garage over the weekend, ABC reports. Police and EMS responded Sunday afternoon to a home on Retford Avenue in Cranford, Union County. Upon arrival, authorities found a man who had been shocked during the passing thunderstorm. The victim was using a power tool […]

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With the June 6 Primary Election just days away, Ocean County voters are reminded they can tap into a few voting options including early voting, Election Day voting and in-person vote by mail to cast their ballots. “Ocean County voters will be casting their ballots on new voting machines purchased by the Ocean County Board […]

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(cover photo credit: Karen Wall, Patch.com) Lakewood Lakewood Township will honor those who gave their lives in military service to the United States with a parade on Memorial Day. The parade will begin with the raising of the U.S. flag at Town Square and end with a ceremony at the All Wars Memorial on Lake […]

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The Department of the Treasury reported today that April revenue collections for the major taxes totaled $6.969 billion, down $1.161 billion, or 14.3 percent from last April. Fiscal year-to-date total collections of $37.110 billion are now lower by $423.7 million, or 1.1 percent below the same period last year. In response to the newly released […]

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An application to build three more mesivtos in Jackson was approved by the Jackson Planning Board last night. Each will serve about 200 students. As reported in December on LNN, the application is on 1020 Farmingdale Road, past I-195 near the Freehold border, as a site for three schools to be built in Jackson. The […]

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A plot of land surrounded on three sides by the future Bais Yaakov of Jackson has been sold, but not -contrary to reports- to Yeshiva Torah Vodaas of Brooklyn. The sale of the 1.59-acre property at 257 East veterans Highway was first reported on FAA News and Hefkervelt. The purchaser is Congregation Supporters of Torah, […]

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The Jackson School District has released an update on non-public school transportation for next year. Unfortunately, only 11 routes were picked up by vendors for next year. These include 7 routes for Bais Faiga, one bus for Bnos Melech, 2 buses for Nachlas, and one for Shiras Chaim. Approximately 600 students are on these buses. […]

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New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in the mail from the multistate settlement. New Jersey […]

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