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Names of the Five Mantoloking Residents Holding Up Rebuild and Recovery [OPINION]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:47:18 +0000

Mantoloking was one of the hardest hit areas when Sandy slammed the Jersey Shore. Plans for restoration are in the works and nearly ready to begin, but five residents are holding up progress for the entire town. Teixiera, Walsh, Maltese, Hartzband and Roberts/Gusmer. These are the five families out of 128 who will not sign [...]

An Open Letter to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:54:40 +0000

In case you missed the news, retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has come under fire because of their CEO's outspoken bias against people who don't fit his standard of 'thin, beautiful, and cool.'

That CEO's name is Mike Jeffries, and I have a message for him.

Local 6-Year-Old Shot by 4-Year-Old Neighbor – Should Parents Face Charges?

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:47:44 +0000

A 6-year-old Toms River boy was shot in the head by his 4-year-old neighbor while they were playing outside last night.

The boy's condition was recently downgraded to serious condition, and with every hour that passes, there seem to be more questions to ask.

Should Governor Christie's Weight Be A Political Issue?

Lou Russo — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:50:15 +0000

Governor Christie talked a lot about his weight during his visit with David Letterman. He has a good sense of humor about it and makes a lot of jokes at his own expense. He also says he's in good health. But, let's say he runs for president. Would his weight affect your vote?

Manalapan-Englishtown Taking Student Security Too Far [OPINION]

Matt Ryan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:13:31 +0000

The Manalapan-Englishtown School district was one of the first to start talking about stepping up security measures after the Newtown tragedy. Can there ever be too much safety? Yes, and now they’ve made a ridiculous decision. New security measures that will be put into place include enhancing the district’s video surveillance system, establishing new visitor [...]

Should The Point Play Kesha's 'Die Young?'

Matt Ryan — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:29:56 +0000

94.3 The Point sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy. We are always sensitive to the feelings of you, the listener, as it's our job to provide you with the best music, entertainment and information. Your input is always welcome, and in this case we are asking you to help us make a very important musical decision.

The Cost of Hurricane Sandy Recovery [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:51:25 +0000

President Obama is expected to ask Congress for $50 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid. That sounds great...until you realize that the governors of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have asked for $82 billion in relief aid.

So who should foot the bill?

Law Should Require Harsher Penalties for Child Murderers

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:17:25 +0000

The body of 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale was found late last night. Her body was discovered in a recycling container in Clayton, N.J., as if she were a discarded piece of trash. Meanwhile, the real piece of trash, the person who did this to her, is still out there. This poor girl, just one week shy [...]

Presidential Debates Reveal Nothing New

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:44:49 +0000

The first round of presidential debates last night were the perfect way to help us decide (with confidence) who to vote for next month. Except, generally, these debates never accomplish that. I consider myself a moderate independent. I don’t care about party affiliations or titles…I care about the actual issues and what a candidate plans [...]

Hey NFL…Now It's Time For YOU To Spend Some Money! [POLL]

Lou Russo — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:18:03 +0000

I don’t know who’s right or wrong in the labor dispute between the NFL and the refs, but it looks like it’s time for the NFL to just pay up so we can get back to actual football. Now it’s embarrassing. Like I said, I’m not well versed on the labor dispute, but with all the millions [...]

Dog Lovers – Mind Your Own Business

Matt Ryan — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:18:53 +0000

I had an incident at the Pet Smart parking lot the other day that got me fuming. And while it doesn’t take a lot to get my temper going, I think I was justified. Simply stated: It’s my dog, mind your own business!Yesterday was a cloudy and cool day. It didn’t get much higher than [...]

Funny but Shocking Tweets About Snooki's New Baby [OPINION]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:18:21 +0000

Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi welcomed 6 pound 5 oz. Lorenzo LaValle just before 3 a.m. on Sunday in Livingston. Snooki and JWoww are currently filming their spinoff in Manchester.

As you can imagine, the birth is the number one trend virtually everywhere and Twitter is no exception. One quick search of #Snooki resulted in thousands of tweets. Many of the 140 characters are funny, but very harsh.

Penn State Report Should Not Crush Alumni Spirit

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:58:39 +0000

Yet again, I’m finding it difficult to be a proud Penn Stater…and I’m facing painful comments at every turn. I LOVE my school. I graduated from Penn State on May 19, 2007. I remember that day vividly — crying with my friends and classmates because we didn’t want it to end. It was absolutely four [...]

"Compromise" on Pt. Pleasant Beach Alcohol Ban [OPINION/POLL]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:09:17 +0000

Since the story broke, I've been very vocal about the cons of the early alcohol ban in Point Pleasant Beach. Tonight it seems the town and the businesses in Point Beach have reached what's being called a "compromise."

Point Pleasant Beach Businesses Fight Back: Update [OPINION]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:56:47 +0000

A few weeks ago, I voiced my opinion on why banning the sale of alcohol after midnight in Point Pleasant Beach was a bad idea. Now, the businesses are fighting back.

3 Reasons the Point Beach Midnight Alcohol Ban is a Bad Idea and What We Can Do [OPINION]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:15:02 +0000

These are just my opinions. They are opinions coming from someone who hardly drinks. So, if you think I'm a lush hanging on for the next drink, you're wrong. These are also opinions from someone who feels that the officials of Point Pleasant Beach have made a catastrophic mistake that will affect the people of the town and the people of the Shore. This is simply an easy money maker for the town.

If one is to really delve into the Point Pleasant Beach "last call" ruling, it is clear that is that the ordinance is terribly damaging for the town and its businesses. This will cause more bad than good. Here are just 3 reasons why shutting down the bars at 12AM will hurt PPB.

Enough With The Fines! [OPINION/POLL]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:57:15 +0000

I think failure to keep right tickets are an easy way for the state to make money. Now, fines could go up for people known as “left lane campers.” It’s common driving courtesy to stay with the flow of traffic and not hog the left lane if you’re slowing people down whether you’re at or [...]

What Would You Change About Your Man?

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:58:34 +0000

New research suggests that most women have at some point tried to change something about their man...whether it's their hairstyle, how they dress, or the kinds of movies they watch. My mother always told me you should never try to change a man, mostly because it won't work, and they'll likely start to resent you for it after a while