Month December 2023
Hamas has released a video showing three hostages who were killed while in captivity and whose bodies were recently recovered by the IDF. The video, made public on Thursday, shows Elia Toledano, Nik Beizer, and Ron Sherman, each holding a… Continue Reading →
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump arrived in Israel on Thursday for a solidarity visit amidst the ongoing fight against Hamas in Gaza. The couple’s visit, escorted by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, began in Kfar Aza, their first destination in a… Continue Reading →
A promotions ceremony was held today at the Lakewood Police Department, celebrating the promotions for multiple officers, as well as the swearing in of new officers. The promoted officers, are Lt. Nathaniel Montgomery, Sgt. Christopher Garretson, Sgt. Patrick Kearns, Sgt…. Continue Reading →
It was a bittersweet afternoon at the Ocean County Administration building Wednesday as Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari closed his final meeting following 42 years of service. “I always worked hard,” Vicari told a standing-room-only crowd of elected officials, county employees,… Continue Reading →
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using “Baby Loungers” because they violate the federal safety regulation for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard to infants. Specifically, the… Continue Reading →
Over 245,000 New Jersey residents have so far been terminated from NJ FamilyCare, the state’s health insurance program, as they continue the process of determining which members are still eligible to receive health insurance following a years-long pause due to… Continue Reading →
Hagaon Rav Reuven Feinstein Shlita served as Sandik at a Bris in Lakewood today, days after being released from the hospital. The Bris was for the son of Shloimy Tendler. Also in attendance, was the grandfather, Reb Yonoson Tendler, former… Continue Reading →
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Good Morning, I am reaching out as a resident of the Railroad/James Street neighborhood. In recent… Continue Reading →
In the wake of the Corona pandemic, a massive backlog for Israeli passports was formed. The Ministry of Interior addressed this issue with a so-called Passport Marathon last summer, as reported by Chaim V’Chessed. This effort was relatively successful in… Continue Reading →
Visit www.AffordableHomesNewJersey.com and join the Howell Rental Waiting list by January 30, 2024 to be included in the random lottery number drawing to determine priority order. If you do not have an email address, call 609-664-2769 ext. 5.
A project to install traffic lights at the intersection of 7th Street and Park Avenue in Lakewood has begun. The project was announced last December. The lights are expected to go into operation early 2024.
[COMMUNICATED] J Biz Expo 2023 the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce’s Annual flagship conference and Expo brought together in Atlantic City C Level Leaders of diverse communities including Government and CEOs. Hosted by the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce at… Continue Reading →
“Look Mommy, that girly is the Shabbos Mommy!” A woman in a blonde sheitel’s face flushes. She and her daughter are briskly passing the children’s ward in Tel Hashomer Hospital, and a cute little girl wearing a white turban sits… Continue Reading →
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Hi! Driving east on oak street I was thrilled to see that the New Hampshire light… Continue Reading →
A new traffic light went up today at the intersection of Cedarbridge Avenue and Vine St. – The intersection has been the site of numerous accidents. – It’s one of several new traffic lights being installed in the Township.
For over a decade, we’ve woven enchantment into the closets of children of all ages, from tottering toddlers to handsome little boys, darling girls, and growing teens. At Pastel, we understand the fleeting and precious nature of childhood, making it… Continue Reading →
The first Kosher supermarket is set to open in Manchester Township. Manko (Manchester Kosher), located near the Kosher Toast Cafe, will offer a full line of Kosher grocery and bakery items and more in its 4500-square foot store. The owners… Continue Reading →