Front PageWATCH: Mishenichnas Adar Marbin Besimcha Be Happy Its Common Sense
Posted: Feb 28th, 2012 7:41 PM
Mishenichnas Adar Marbin Besimcha. Words from the wise. Read More
Front PageMeeting of “The Republican Club” of Lakewood, NJ
Posted: Feb 27th, 2012 5:56 PM
Notice of the meeting was given with great fanfare by 1st VP Mark Seigel:
ALERT: Update for the Tuesday, 21 February meeting at 7:30 pm at the Hilton Gardens: Great news….our dear friend, Senator Joe Kyrillos has agreed to speak at our meeting this Tuesday, 21 February. Please be there. This is AWESOME! Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr. (R) is ... Read More
Front PageSinger being laid to rest in NJ – From APP
Posted: Feb 25th, 2012 10:16 PM
What a misleading headline! At first, I thought that this was Senator Robert Singer, of the 30th Legislative District., when in fact, the article in APP was about singer, Whitney Houston. I can just imagine Bob’s reaction when he read the headlines.
Bill Hobday Outside the Gates Newsletter Read More
Front PageNYPD Built Secret Files On NJ, Long Island Mosques
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2012 8:53 AM
Americans living and working in New Jersey’s largest city were subjected to surveillance as part of the New York Police Department’s effort to build databases of where Muslims work, shop and pray. The operation in Newark was so secretive even the city’s mayor says he was kept in the dark.
For months in mid-2007, plainclothes officers from the ... Read More
Front PagePresidents Day - No Garbage Pick Up
Posted: Feb 20th, 2012 8:45 AM
Due to the Holiday on Monday, February 20, 2012 (President's Day) there will be no garbage and recycling pick up on Monday; Monday's garbage and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday's garbage and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday. There will be no bulk collection this week. Thursday and Friday's garbage and recycling are regular pick ... Read More
Front PageVote Lma'an HaKlal TONIGHT!!! Polls close at 10PM
Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 7:27 PM
A broad spectrum of Askonim and lay leaders have thrown their endorsement for fire commissioner behind Larry Loigman.
Attorney Loigman is well renowned for his Chessed for both the Klal and the Yochid.
He assists countless organizations and individual with his Pro- bono legal assistance amongst many other behind the scene Chessed.
Unfortunately the ... Read More
Front PageLakewood officials enhance security at high school following murder conviction, threats
Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 7:17 PM
Township police and the local Board of Education say they are taking extra security measures at Lakewood High School since the conviction of Jahmell Crockam on Thursday for the murder of Patrolman Christopher Matlosz.
During Crockam’s trial, his 20-year-old brother Raheem M. Montgomery threatened a shooting rampage at the high school should there be ... Read More
Front Page TNT -(Thursday Night Torah) at the Rubanowitz house (Poinsettia Place) TOMORROW NIGHT: 8:30 pm. Kigel, Kugel, and L'Chaim's!
Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 9:49 AM
Dear Friends,
TNT (Thursday Night Torah) at the Rubanowitz house (Poinsettia Place) TOMORROW NIGHT: 8:30 pm. Kugel Kigel and L'Chaims!
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE TO 8:30 TOMORROW NIGHT!!!!
Short Version: Should a couple who have great and amazing kids take that as a sign that Hashem wants them to be together, despite the fact that in "real time" ... Read More
Front PageChris Christie Under Fire For Lowering Flags For Substance Abuse Pop Star Whitney Houston
Posted: Feb 16th, 2012 8:24 AM
Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday strongly defended his decision to have flags lowered to half-staff on Saturday for Whitney Houston, saying he rejects criticism that she “forfeited the good things that she did” because of her struggles with substance abuse.
“What I would say to everybody is there but for the grace of God go I,” he said.
The ... Read More
Front PageHaMafteach: A User-Friendly Index Of The Talmud: An Interview With Author Daniel Retter
Posted: Feb 15th, 2012 7:34 AM
An index of the Talmud with more than 6,000 topical and 27,000 subtopical entries is a major undertaking and its publication a seminal event in Jewish scholarship. Attorney Daniel Retter, who painstakingly compiled the index, titled HaMafteach (“the key”) and published by Feldheim, says his work, which has the endorsement of many prominent rabbanim, ... Read More
Front PageNew Jersey Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Posted: Feb 13th, 2012 2:16 PM
New Jersey lawmakers gave their blessing to legalizing gay marriage for the first time Monday as the state Senate passed a bill that would allow nuptials for same-sex couples, despite Gov. Chris Christie's insistence that he will veto such legislation.
The Senate's 24-16 vote sends the bill to the Assembly, which is expected to pass it on ... Read More
Front PageTownship of Lakewood Holiday Schedule Alert
Posted: Feb 12th, 2012 9:51 PM
Due to the Holiday (Lincoln's Birthday) Monday, February 13, 2012 there will be no garbage pickup on Monday: Monday's garbage and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday's garbage and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday's garbage and recycling are regular pick up schedule. There will be no bulk collection this ... Read More
Front PageSchool Bus Accident In West Gate
Updated: Feb 11th, 2012 8:25 PM
A school bus and a van collided on the streets of West Gate this week, where both sides of the narrow streets were lined with illegally parked vehicles. Traffic was tied up, emergency vehicles were late to arrive, and students were late getting to their destinations. This incident is symptomatic of the problems being faced by residents of many of the ... Read More
Front PageOfficers Chosen at Lakewood Industrial Commission Meeting – From Fran Kirschner, Frantasy Enterprises
Updated: Feb 11th, 2012 9:44 PM
The board of the Lakewood Industrial Commission (LIC) elected its 2012 officers at the annual reorganization meeting of the LIC. Robert Kirschner, owner of Robert Kirschner Real Estate, Lakewood, was elected chairman. Other officers are Shlomo Katz, vice chair; and Justin Flancbaum, secretary. Both Katz and Flancbaum specialize in commercial and ... Read More
Local NewsLakewood Man Charged In Wednesday's Gunpoint Heist
Posted: Feb 10th, 2012 11:19 AM
Police have charged a man with a gunpoint robbery after he was found with an item allegedly taken from the victim’s wallet.
Antonio Jones, 44, of 3rd Street in the township, was arrested Wednesday after jumping off his bicycle and fleeing on foot when Patrolman Erik Menck stopped to question him. According to Detective Capt. Paul Daly, Jones was in the ... Read More
Front PageLakewood School District Elections
Posted: Feb 27th, 2012 5:59 PM
At the BOE meeting of 2/13/2012, the Board voted to not move the election dates for the Lakewood School District from April to November, thereby retaining the current critical dates schedule. This means the following dates will prevail for the Lakewood School District. 02/27/2012 is deadline for Petitions to enter a candidacy for an elected position. ... Read More
Front PageVideo: The risk inside your credit card – From Joe DiMattina
Posted: Feb 26th, 2012 8:03 PM
This clip alerts residents to the dangers of credit card fraud that is enabled by the new Radio Frequency Identification chip (RFID) in newer cards. Heads up on this. Read More
Front PageFlorida law would turn its publicly funded ballparks and stadiums into homeless shelters
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2012 10:12 PM
Could the new Marlins ballpark or the Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field serve as a homeless shelter for the 270 or so nights a year that they're not used for baseball?
If two Florida lawmakers have their way, they might. As reported by the Miami Herald, state legislators have unearthed an obscure law that has not been enforced since it was adopted in 1988. ... Read More
ImpactWATCH: Jewish Billionaire Sheldon Adelson Says He Might Give $100M To Newt Gingrich Or Other Republican
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2012 8:51 AM
plays as stubbornly in politics as he does in business. So the criticisms that he’s trying to personally buy the presidential election for Newt Gingrich are met with a roll of the eyes. “Those people are either jealous or professional critics,” Adelson tells me during his first interview since he and his wife began funneling $11 million, with another ... Read More
Front PageWATCH: Cry No More by Yaakov Shwekey Watch: Cry No More by Yaakov Shwekey
Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 11:26 PM
Official music video from the title song of Yaakov Shwekey's new album. A Mendy Pellin Film. Full credits and information at http://shwekey.com Read More
Front PageGov. Christie Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill As Vowed
Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 7:24 PM
Gov. Chris Christie has followed through on his promise to reject a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New Jersey by quickly vetoing the measure Friday and renewing his call for a ballot question to decide the issue.
The veto came a day after the state Assembly passed the bill. The state Senate had passed it on Monday. Christie, a Republican who opposes ... Read More
Front PageThree house fires in three days in Lakewood
Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 7:14 PM
Firefighters have been summoned to battle three unrelated house fires here since early Thursday morning.
A woman received burns during a house fire that started in a bedroom just before 8 a.m. Saturday on the 1200 block of J. Scott Court, officials said. The condition of the woman, who was taken to Kimball Medical Center, here, was not available ... Read More
Local NewsVideo: Crockam guilty of Lakewood officer's murder
Posted: Feb 16th, 2012 3:27 PM
An Ocean County jury today convicted Jahmell Crockam of the cold-blooded murder last year of Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz, the first law enforcement officer gunned down in the line of duty in Ocean County.
The jury forewoman announced the verdict about 11 a.m. in a courtroom crowded with the 27-year-old officer's family and friends.
The ... Read More
Front PageElection of Fire Commissioners is Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Reliance Hose #4 firehouse, 300 River Avenue, Lakewood. Polling hours are from 2pm – 10pm.
Posted: Feb 16th, 2012 8:16 AM
Keep the time and date, and please take the time to vote for the candidates of your choice. I have a supply of mail-in ballots. If readers need a ballot, just let me know, and I will get one to you.
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Again, I thank and support the current Fire Commissioners. They have risen through the ranks, understand the Fire Department, and have managed ... Read More
Front PageSouth Lakewood
Posted: Feb 15th, 2012 7:24 AM
I am pleased to see that the Township Committee decided to not make a decision at this time regarding a resolution put forth by the Boards of The Fairways and The Enclave. In my opinion, a vote by members of the Homeowners Association is required to determine if Association Members agree with the resolutions. An open meeting of residents is also needed ... Read More
Front PageZoning Board of Adjustments and Planning Board Admonished by Township Committee
Posted: Feb 12th, 2012 9:51 PM
As I reported last week, Attorney Abraham Penzer made a series of disparaging remarks about others and me at a Public Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) meeting, because we gave testimony for an application at a public hearing. I was not permitted at the time to respond to Attorney Penzer, even thou I made every effort to do so. The Chairman of the ZBA ... Read More
Front PagePublic Hearing For Affordable Housing In Lakewood - This Add Appeared in the APP, Local Section, on 2/8/2012
Posted: Feb 12th, 2012 7:48 AM
I do not find this published on the township's website. If residents know more about this, or where the affordable housing is proposedto be located, please let me know. This is the add:
“Are you concerned about fair and affordable housing in Lakewood? If you are, and think more needs to be done, please come to the PUBLIC HEARING @ MUNICIPAL ... Read More
Front PageNJ OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WEATHER BRIEFING – From LPD Chief Rob Lawson
Updated: Feb 11th, 2012 9:23 PM
(Highlights of National Weather Service Forecast valid February 10, 2012 as of 11:00am)
• There are no advisories, watches, or warnings currently posted with this storm. Expect winter weather advisories to go into effect later today. Total accumulation is not expected to rise to the level where a winter storm watch would be issued.
• The ... Read More
Front PageOprah's Visit to Hasidic Brooklyn
Posted: Feb 10th, 2012 11:25 AM
Oprah Winfrey spent a day visiting Hasidic communities in Brooklyn, NY. At the end of the day, Chabad.org's own Rabbi Motti Seligson interviewed Winfrey about her experiences.
Visit Jewish.TV for more Jewish videos. Read More
Local NewsElection of Fire Commissioners is Saturday 2/18 at Reliance Hose #4 firehouse, 300 River Avenue. Polling hours from 2pm – 10pm
Posted: Feb 9th, 2012 9:44 AM
Keep the time and date, and please take the time to vote for the candidates of your choice.
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Bill, The following text is my statement regarding the fire district election. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thank you. Larry S. Loigman, Esq.
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The Fire Department in Lakewood needs new and independent management. While the ... Read More
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