Almost 100 area residents came out to show their pride in the American flag on the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the country. The group of veterans, families, men, women, and children from all walks of life showed the diversity of the community and unity in their support for the country. At the event, Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried reiterated the importance of the flag saying "it is the first thing you are given when you are sworn in to become a citizen, and the last thing when a m... Read more

By Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff The work of New Jersey conservation leaders and Congressional representatives led to the full and permanent funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal program that has enabled the acquisition and development of thousands of acres of open spaces and recreation areas in New Jersey. According to officials, a huge effort by U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, and U.S. Representative Chris Smith and the entire New Jersey Congressional Delegation ... Read more

Asbury Park Press Opinion-Editorial By Rep. Chris Smith Sept. 2, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and the day Imperial Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The war that began for the Unites States with the bloody and unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, ended on Sept. 2, 1945, with unconditional surrender, bringing to a close a war that Americans fought on two fronts, where over 400,000 Americans sacrificed their ... Read more

Vietnam War combat Army medic and Monmouth County resident Bart Fabian has been presented with his second Silver Star medal for actions he took on April 13, 1969. The medal was recently presented to Fabian by U.S Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). Fabian was a resident of Freehold Township from 1990 to 2019, before he moved to Aberdeen Township.This is the second Silver Star awarded to Fabian. He received his first Silver Star for his heroism during an ambush by the North Vietnamese on Jan. 11, 1969, acco... Read more

Adam Shaw - Fox News The State Department on Tuesday condemned China’s imposition of sanctions on a number of U.S. senators and called it an attempt by Beijing to “extend authoritarian rule beyond its borders.” “We condemn these actions, which indicate the Chinese Communist Party has no tolerance for public discussion of human rights and freedom of expression both within and beyond its borders,” a State Department spokesperson said. China announced on Monday that it would impose sanctions on 11 ... Read more

By TAPINTO BELMAR/LAKE COMO STAFF - Rep. Chris Smith, in conjunction with the Veterans Administration, will host a Telephone Claims Clinic for veterans, military retirees and their family members, and active-duty service members on August 18 and 19. During the “clinic,” veterans will be able to talk on the phone with a VA representative about their VA benefits and entitlements, including pension and health. The private appointments will be set up in advance by members of Smith’s staff. While the... Read more

By Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press Staff Writer Bart “Doc” Fabian saw a fellow American on the ground, badly wounded, and ran to help. As the senior Army medic on hand, that was his job when his outfit got ambushed in Vietnam on April 13, 1969. “I picked the soldier up and put him over my shoulder,” Fabian recalled. “By the time we got to the safe zone, he was already dead.” He went back into the firefight and treated the next wounded man he could reach. “His head was over my lap, and maybe eigh... Read more

By TAPINTO HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE STAFF Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-4) has introduced the Get the Lead Out Act (HR 7918) to authorize $14 billion over two years and require every utility in America to develop a plan to identify and remove lead pipes that threaten residents, especially children, from the dangers of lead. Smith said this measure builds upon his efforts to alleviate the threat of lead in drinking water systems in his district and other areas of New Jersey. “For every family and ever... Read more

By Stephen Edelson, Asbury Park Press Staff Writer - I remember the first time I met Joanne Atkins-Ingram some 20 months ago, listening to her talk about things like answers, accountability and action even as she recounted details from the worst day of her life. Saturday marked the second anniversary of the passing of her son, former Neptune High School football standout Braeden Bradforth, who died of exertional heatstroke during a conditioning test at Garden City Community College in Garden Cit... Read more

By David Chang • Published July 29, 2020 • Updated on July 30, 2020 at 7:39 am What to Know 'Sami's Law' passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bipartisan legislation ‘Sami’s Law,’ requires rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to deploy a verifiable electronic access system to match drivers with passengers before the ride begins in order to increase the safety of passengers. The bill is named after Samantha "Sami" Josephson, a University of South Carolina student from New Jerse... Read more