Protest Breaks Out As Board Votes New Superintendent

The school board voted in Lydia Silva this evening as permanent superintendent, more than a year after Edward Luick retired and Lakewood native Eugenia Lawson took over temporarily. The board members were considering four finalists: acting Superintendent Lawson; Assistant Superintendent William Andersen; Art Stellar, a longtime superintendent currently in the Boston area, and Lydia Silva, an assistant superintendent for Newark public schools. Board President Chet Galdo cited the urgency of appointing a candidate tonight. Lawson has been serving since Luick's retirement in June 2008. Her contract, which was already extended once in June, expires July 31.
PROTEST: After the vote, dozens of Eugenia Lawson supporters gathered in front of the BOE building to protest the vote. Police arrived to ensure no violence erupted. The crowd eventually dispersed.
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BREAKING NEWS: Stabbing On Clifton

BREAKING NEWS FIRST REPORT (PHOTOS & VIDEO) Lakewood First Aid , Paramedics and PD are on the scene at 4th and Clifton for someone who has just been stabbed. As we post this, the victim is being transported to Jersey Shore and the Ocean County Sheriffs Department has just arrived. It is unknown the extent of the injuries at this time. Investigators are currently speaking to witnesses, including one Bachur. We will keep you updated. Photos and video will be posted soon.
U/D 10:22 p.m. The Fire Department has just knocked down at least one door of a Hispanic neighbor after refusing to open the door to the police. Police are also working on recovering video footage from the surrounding area.

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BREAKING NEWS: Attempted Abduction

BREAKING NEWS FIRST REPORT: Police have just been dispatched to Forest Avenue for reports of an attempted abduction near the Satmar Shul. Apparently, the woman walking on Forest Avenue and 4th Street, was stopped by a black vehicle with two male occupants-to 'ask her for directions'. As she approached the vehicle, they grabbed her and forced her into the car. They began driving towards the lake with the woman in the car, when she caused a commotion forcing them to drop her off and let her go. As she ran, they told her they had a gun. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call PD immediately at 732-363-0200. We will keep you updated with any further details. (TLS)
U/D 8:07 p.m. The police are looking for a dark 4 doored car with Maryland plates and two Hispanic male occupants. A similar car was spotted near the lake but was ruled out by the victim. We will keep you updated with all further details.
U/D 9:15 p.m. There were 3 Hispanic males in the older model car, one with a white shirt, dark jeans and red cap, the other with a grey shirt and black jeans and the third suspect was wearing a brown shirt with black jeans. They threatened her if she told anyone that they would find her and that they had a gun. The conversation between the victim and one of the occupants, was in Spanish.
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OVERTURNED VEHICLE

OVERTURNED VEHICLE: (PHOTOS) A TLS reporter is currently on the scene of an overturned vehicle on Squankum and Appolo Road. Lakewood EMS, First Aid, PD and FD are on the scene. It's unclear on the injuries at this time. We will keep you updated. Photos will be posted shortly.
U/D 5:00 p.m. EMS is transporting two patients to KMC with non-life threatening injuries.

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OC Group To Host Foreclosure Prevention Program For Professionals

Real estate agents make money on transactions -when houses are bought and sold. So why would they want to prevent a sale, even if involves a family going into foreclosure? Counter intuitive as it may seem, if agents help people stay in their homes, they will help stabilize the market, burnish their reputations and make connections that could lead to future clients, said Mary Ann Wissel, executive vice president of the Ocean County Board of Realtors. "You're building trust in the real estate agent to help you stay in your American Dream," she said. "In the long run, if someone helps you stay in your home, wouldn't you turn to them in the future?" The group is holding a session tomorrow for agents and others in the industry to explain how to help people facing foreclosure. Representatives from Chase, the New Jersey Home Mortgage Finance Agency and OceanFirst Bank are expected to speak at the program, which is at 9:30 a.m. in the Mancini Room of the Ocean County Library in Toms River. Star Ledger

You Can't Always Trick 'Em

Ever try to get away with parking by a pump and covering it with a garbage can or by covering the meter with a bag? Well those tricks may not be the smartest tricks after all. A officer has just issued a summons to a driver who placed a bag over a handicapped sign to try and park his car in that spot moments ago. But he wasn't able to pull off his trick for too long. Sometimes, the longer way is the shorter way.

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TV Star To Become Our Lt. Gov?

Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he'll consider running for lieutenant governor in New Jersey if , and when , an offer is made. The season 4 "Apprentice" winner tells The Associated Press he's met with Gov. Jon Corzine, but the governor has not asked him to be his running mate. Pinkett is an African-American businessman who co-chaired Newark Mayor Cory Booker's transition team. Corzine reportedly backed off Pinkett after the choice received negative reaction from some Democrats and newspaper editorial pages. Corzine is scheduled to be in West Trenton Wednesday while Pinkett holds a news conference in Newark. Corzine must make his lieutenant governor selection by Monday. Republican Chris Christie has picked Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno (gwah-DAHN'-oh) as his running mate. AP

Bris Of Noson Nota Wenger

PHOTOS of the Bris of Noson Nota Wenger, son of Chaveirim member Simcha Wenger (Unit 49), which took place this morning at Solomon Suites. Also in attendance was the Rosh Hayeshiva Reb Yeruchem Shlita.

Plaintiffs: Hot Dogs Are Like Cigarettes

Three New Jersey residents plan to file a lawsuit today that could put the staple of the great American backyard cookout-the hot dog-on the same path as the once romanticized puff on a cigarette. Pointing to "landmark" research showing a heightened risk of colon cancer in people who consume processed meat, the class-action lawsuit in state Superior Court in Newark will target the makers of Nathan's, Oscar Mayer, Ball Park, Hebrew National and Sabrett franks as if they were Big Tobacco. The plaintiffs want labels on hot dogs to read, "WARNING: CONSUMING HOT DOGS AND OTHER PROCESSED MEATS INCREASES THE RISK OF CANCER." Read full Star Ledger report here.

Keren Even Habochen Parlor Meeting

PHOTOS of Keren Even Habochen parlor meeting which took place last night at Park Terrace.

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Corzine Earns C Amongst Voters

A new poll shows Gov. Corzine earning poor grades among voters. Voters in the Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Poll released yesterday gave the Democratic governor an overall grade of C-. The poll graded Corzine on controlling costs and cutting waste. Corzine's highest grade was C, which he got in two areas: his level of effort and the public schools. His lowest grade was D for New Jersey's high cost of living. The poll also shows most New Jerseyans fail to see what, if anything, Corzine has accomplished in nearly four years in office. Corzine's reelection bid is being challenged by former U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie. The telephone poll of 923 people was taken July 9 to 14 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points. AP

Yohrtzeit Seudah For Rebbe Of Bobov ZATZAL

VIDEO of Yungerleit singing at the Yohrtzeit Seudah made in honor of the previous Bobover Rav-Harav Shlomo Halberstam ZATZAL, whose Yohrtzeit is tonight. The Seudah is currently taking place at the his nephew Reb Shlomo Halberstam, of the Pokshivitz Shul. A Siyum was made by R' Elimelech Rubin-Director of Mekimi of Lakewood.

Chai Lifeline Says Thank You

It was quite early in the evening in Lakewood, NJ and already the streets surrounding Bais Faiga Hall were flooded with cars as parking spaces became increasingly scarce. It was no wonder, for this was the 10th anniversary Reception of Chai Lifeline Lakewood, whose work on behalf of Lakewood’s cholim is held in highest regard throughout the community. Indeed, over 3,000 men and women attended the event, in a massive display of chizuk and Nesias Ol for Chai Lifeline and the families they are devoted to. The attendance of the Roshei Yeshiva, distinguished Rabbonim, Askanim and community members representing the entire spectrum of the Kehila, underscored the special place that Chai Lifeline Lakewood holds in the collective heart of a community greatly admiring its achievements.

Thank You,

Arye Adest,

Director of Community Affairs,

Chai Lifeline.

BREAKING NEWS: Bachur Arrested

Updated BREAKING NEWS FIRST REPORT: (PHOTOS) A Bachur has just been arrested in front of BMG, near Bais Eliyahu-apparently for no registration on his vehicle. Eyewitnesses told TLS, that the Bachur was driving his vehicle in the BMG parking lot when he was told by PD to drive to the road-where he was pulled over. We are told that the vehicle did not have proper plates. The car is now being impounded and the Bachur was led away in cuffs. We urge our readers to always make sure registration and insurance are up to date as the police have recently cracked down on the mentioned violations.
U/D 6:26 p.m. We were just notified, that the Bachur had unpaid tickets on his license and a warrant was therefore issued for his arrest.
U/D 6:41p.m. With the help of Askanim, the Bachur has been released and a court date has been set for his summonses.

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OC To Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings To Residents

Noting the importance of education at a time when the number of cases of melanoma are increasing, the Ocean County Cancer Coalition along with Ocean County officials today kicked off an awareness campaign focusing on skin cancer. The coalition with Dr. Arnold Baskies and Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little released details for the upcoming “Choose Your Cover Day 2009,” at a press conference at Bayview Park. “Choose Your Cover” is a free skin cancer screening event to help prevent melanoma and skin cancer, the most common and most preventable form of cancer. Read full article from Jackson Online here.

Corzine To Fight 'Concealed Gun Permit' Tooth And Nail

Gov. Jon Corzine joined the New Jersey's two U.S. senators today to warn of dire consequences if a South Dakota senator is able to change federal law to make it easier for people to carry concealed guns. "It would be very dangerous for the day to day lives of our citizens," Corzine said at a news conference in the Capitol. "We intend to fight it tooth and nail". Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) wants to amend a major defense bill to make concealed-weapons permits issued in any state valid nationwide. Read full Star Ledger article here.

BREAKING NEWS: Reb Yosef Posen Takes Over As Bais Faiga Executive Director

JUST IN: Sources tell TLS that Reb Yosef Posen, a previous director of YTT-will be replacing Rav Baruch Manes as executive director of Bais Faiga and the Cheder. There is no additional information available to us at this time.
U/D 2:45 p.m. Reb Posen, who is a Talmud of the South Fallsburg Yeshivah, has been with YTT for approximately 5 years.
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Photos Of Chai Lifeline Reception

PHOTOS of last night's Chai Lifeline recetion dinner at Bais Faiga. (Video was posted earlier here).

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Elm Street Closed-Includes Emergency Vehicles

NOTICE: Please be aware, Elm Street will be closed between Melville Avenue and Arlington Avenue, Tuesday July 21st and Wednesday July 22nd, 2009, between the hours of 8:00 AM and approximately 4:30 PM each day. This closure is necessary to allow New Jersey American Water Company and JF Kiely Company the opportunity to install new water main service to this area. Drivers or emergency and service vehicles will not be able to pass through the work zone and must find alternate routes. Residents will always have access to their homes.

Rabinowitz/ Hertzberg Vort

PHOTOS of the the Rabinowitz/Herzberg Vort which took place last night at Yeshiva Ketana. The Kallah is the daughter of Harav Moishe Rabinowitz Shlita, Rosh Hayeshiva of Yeshivas Keren Hatorah.

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