Public advocate looks at price of accessing shore
State Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen released the second annual beach report last week, citing wide disparities in the cost of accessing the state's beaches. According to Chen's office, beach fees range from a $5 daily fee in Long Branch up to a $17,000 membership in a private Sea Bright beach club .
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Experts say leaving relationships safely takes planning
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer
Domestic violence will affect one out of four women in their lifetimes.In 2005, the state domestic violence hotline received 1,192 crisis and 1,397 non-crisis calls in Monmouth County, 1,470 crisis and 1,843 non-crisis calls in Middlesex County, 844 crisis and 964 non-crisis calls in Ocean County and 505 crisis and 932 non-crisis calls in Somerset County. More...
Women Aware Inc. seeking volunteers to help victims
BY JESSICA ALFREY Correspondent
Domestic violence is generally a problem dealt with by local police departments. But thanks to Women Aware Inc., an average citizen can learn to become a crisis counselor and help victims decide how to best help themselves. More...
DOT: Span is worst drawbridge in state
