Long Branch is a beachside

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in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of

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. As of the

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, the city's population was 30,719,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Long Branch city, Monmouth County, New Jersey
,

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. Accessed July 3, 2012.Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Long Branch city
, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed July 3, 2012. reflecting a decline of 621 (-2.0%) from the 31,340 counted in the 2000 census, which had in turn increased by 2,682 (+9.4%) from the 28,658 counted in the 1990 census. As of the 2010 census, it was the 6th-most-populous municipality in Monmouth County and had the 71st-highest population of any municipality in New Jersey. Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township. Long Branch was incorporated as a city by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1903, based on the results of a referendum, replacing the Long Branch Commission.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 181. Accessed July 3, 2012.

History

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Long Branch was a beach resort town in the late 18th century, named for its location along a branch of the South Shrewsbury River. In the 19th century, theatrical performers of the day often gathered and performed there. It was visited by presidents Chester A. Arthur, James A. Garfield, Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley,

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and

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. Seven Presidents Park, a park near the beach, is named in honor of the visits of the first seven of these presidents. The

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, where these same seven presidents worshiped, is the only structure left in Long Branch associated with them. President Grant and his family summered at their beachfront cottage in Long Branch the first year of his presidency in 1869 and for most of the rest of Grant's life. During this time, Long Branch came to be called the "summer capital". President James A. Garfield was brought to Long Branch in the hope that the fresh air and quiet might aid his recovery after being shot on July 2, 1881, an incident that left the assassin's bullet lodged in his spine. He died here on September 19, 1881, exactly two months before his 50th birthday. The Garfield Tea House, constructed from railroad ties that had been laid to carry Garfield's train, is in Elberon. The famous

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of the

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, located in Dodge City, Kansas, was given its name by its first owner, William Harris, who had moved west from Long Branch, New Jersey, his hometown. Originally a resort town with a few hotels and large estates and many farms in the early 20th century, Long Branch grew in population. Italian, Irish and Jewish immigrants settled in during this period. During the 1930s, the city used government policies to enforce racial segregation against Blacks at local beaches, assigning all black applicants for beach passes to a single, segregated beach. By the 1950s, Long Branch like many other towns had developed new residential spots and housing to make room for the growing population. Many of the former farms of Long Branch were transformed into residential suburbs. Many of the estates and a few old historic resorts (with the addition of many new ones) still remain. In the early 20th century, Long Branch lost much of its activity as a theater spot. In addition, the opening of the Garden State Parkway in the mid-1950s allowed shore visitors to access points further south, which added to Long Branch's decline. The civil unrest of the 1960s caused riots in neighboring Asbury Park, and many fled the shore cities for the suburban towns west of the beach. Decades later, the older, more dilapidated parts of the resort town were condemned and redeveloped, in part by using eminent domain legislation. Long Branch still continues to be a popular resort area. Many people from New York City travel or settle into the area to escape the crowded city and enjoy Long Branch's beaches.

Hurricane Sandy

On October 29, 2012, Long Branch was one of many shore communities that were devastated by

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. Although Sandy's winds were powerful, Long Branch's position between Long Beach Island and Sea Bright gave Long Branch a much larger wall of security because it could not be engulfed by surrounding waters. Despite this mainland advantage, there were still several instances of flooding in Long Branch during the storm. Many residents went without electricity for as long as two weeks. The boardwalk was destroyed; the city began rebuilding it in 2015, and it reopened in April 2016, making it the last boardwalk damaged by Sandy to be rebuilt.

Geography

Long Branch takes its name from the "long branch" or south branch of the Shrewsbury River.Long Branch
Emporis. Accessed August 20, 2014. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 6.29 square miles (16.28 km²), including 5.12 square miles (13.27 km²) of land and 1.16 square miles (3.01 km²) of water (18.49%). The city borders the Monmouth County communities of

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, Monmouth Beach, Ocean Township,

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There are several distinct neighborhoods and areas in the City of Long Branch, each with its own character. Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Branchport, East Long Branch, Elberon (served as ZIP Code 07740), Hollywood, Kensington Park, North Long Branch, Pleasure Bay and

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. Other areas include North End (once known as "Atlanticville"), Beachfront North and South (including

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, adjacent to the site of the former

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at the foot of Laird Street), Downtown and Uptown. As the city's redevelopment initiatives continue to expand, the lower Broadway area (a portion of the city's Downtown) will become an Arts District. In years past, Long Branch was a major destination for beachgoers, along with Asbury Park, and enjoyed an upscale connotation with tourists. Long Branch is home to Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, named for the United States presidents who visited the fashionable resort town, including Ulysses S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur, Rutherford Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley,

and James Garfield. Long Branch's fame as the Nation's First Seaside Resort waned in the years following

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. The defining moment marking the end of this era occurred on June 8, 1987, when the largest fire in the history of the city destroyed the landmark amusement pier and adjoining Haunted Mansion, "Kid's World" Amusement Park and other businesses.

Climate

According to the

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system, Long Branch has a humid subtropical climate (''Cfa''). ''Cfa'' climates are characterized by all months having an average temperature > , at least four months with an average temperature ≥ , at least one month with an average temperature ≥ and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid with a cooling afternoon sea breeze in Long Branch, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > . Since 1981, the highest air temperature was on August 9, 2001, and the highest daily average mean

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was on August 13, 2016, and July 19, 2019. July is the peak in thunderstorm activity and the average wettest month is August. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was on August 27, 2011. During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature is . Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < . The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity.

Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Long Branch would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak (''104'') with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern

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Forest (''25''). The plant hardiness zone is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of . The average date of first spring leaf-out is March 23 and fall color typically peaks in early-November.

Economy

Portions of the city are part of a joint Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) with Asbury Park, one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. The city was selected in 1994 as one of a group of 10 zones added to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in November 1994, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in November 2025.

Development

Broadway Center is a planned entertainment and commercial hub of Long Branch, as envisioned by the City Government and Thompson Design Group, who created the Master Plan for the city. This complex is planned to offer retail shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and two performing arts theaters as well as 500 new residences sitting atop a 1,500 car parking garage. It will be designed by the architectural firms of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum (HOK). In June 2013, the city approved designation of the area around its train station as a

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, which can bring incentives for revitalization and denser development. There are several mid-rise buildings lining the oceanfront. In December 2013 another 12-story residential project was approved.

Demographics

Census 2010

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $52,792 (with a margin of error of +/− $2,549) and the median family income was $56,778 (+/− $4,202). Males had a median income of $36,404 (+/− $3,363) versus $33,397 (+/− $4,036) for females. The

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for the borough was $30,381 (+/− $2,212). About 11.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the

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, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 31,340 people, 12,594 households, and 7,248 families residing in the city. The

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was 6,008.6 people per square mile (2,318.1/km²). There were 13,983 housing units at an average density of 2,680.9 per square mile (1,034.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.03%

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, 18.66%

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, 0.36% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 7.08% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 20.67% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Long Branch city, New Jersey
,

. Accessed July 3, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Long Branch city, Monmouth County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed December 5, 2012. There were 12,594 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.19. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,651, and the median income for a family was $42,825. Males had a median income of $37,383 versus $27,026 for females. The

for the city was $20,532. About 13.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the

, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The City of Long Branch is governed under the Mayor-Council (Plan A) form of municipal government under the

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, enacted by direct petition as of July 1, 1966. The city is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member City Council, whose members are elected

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on a

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basis in the May municipal elections to serve concurrent four-year terms of office.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 58. , the Mayor of Long Branch is John Pallone. Members of the City Council are Dr. Mary Jane Celli, Bill Dangler, Mario Vieria, Dr. Anita Voogt and Rose Widdis. The mayor and city council members serve concurrent terms of office ending on June 30, 2022.Mayor / City Council
City of Long Branch. Accessed May 30, 2022.May 8, 2018 Municipal Elections Official Results

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Clerk, updated May 11, 2018. Accessed February 26, 2020.

Federal, state and county representation

Long Branch is located in the 6th Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report
New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019. Monmouth County is governed by a

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comprised of five members who are elected

to serve three year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director. , Monmouth County's Commissioners are Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R, Neptune City, term as commissioner and as director ends December 31, 2022), Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township, term as commissioner ends December 31, 2024; term as deputy commissioner director ends 2022),

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(R, Colts Neck Township, 2023), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township, 2022), and Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township, 2023). Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township),

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Shaun Golden (R, 2022; Howell Township) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township).

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 13,442 registered voters in Long Branch, of which 4,293 (31.9%) were registered as Democrats, 1,783 (13.3%) were registered as

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and 7,358 (54.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 8 voters registered as Libertarians or

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. In the

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, Democrat

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received 64.5% of the vote (5,421 cast), ahead of Republican

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with 34.5% (2,897 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (81 votes), among the 8,470 ballots cast by the city's 14,289 registered voters (71 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 59.3%. In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 61.2% of the vote (6,171 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 35.7% (3,600 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (98 votes), among the 10,090 ballots cast by the city's 14,433 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.9%. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat

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received 58.0% of the vote (5,724 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 40.5% (4,001 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (99 votes), among the 9,870 ballots cast by the city's 14,563 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 67.8. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 57.4% of the vote (2,621 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 41.1% (1,876 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (71 votes), among the 4,677 ballots cast by the city's 14,129 registered voters (109 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 33.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 48.1% of the vote (2,714 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 44.7% (2,523 votes), Independent

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with 5.7% (320 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (48 votes), among the 5,645 ballots cast by the city's 13,812 registered voters, yielding a 40.9% turnout.

Police

The Long Branch Police Department (LBPD) is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for the city. It currently has 92 sworn officers, making it one of the largest police departments in Monmouth County. The Long Branch Police Department is actually a division within the Department of Public Safety. The

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comprises the other division. The LBPD is headed by Chief Jason Roebuck, the former Director of Public Safety. Before 2018, Long Branch did not have a Chief of Police for almost 50 years. The Long Branch Police Department is made up of three divisions. The largest of these is the Patrol Division. The next is the Detective Bureaus and the final one is Support Services Division, which handles the record keeping function of the Police Department, as well as the dispatchers, budgeting and Traffic Bureau.Long Branch Police Department
, Police Info; 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-29. The detectives are responsible for investigating crimes, targeting narcotics and interviewing suspects among other things. The Long Branch Police Department also utilizes Class I and Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers during the summer months to handle the increase in traffic and population in the areas along the oceanfront. The department hires 20-25 Class I Specials and 10-15 Class II Specials each summer. Officers are issued the SIG Sauer P229R DAK .40 S&W pistol and officers have the choice of attaching a tactical light as desired by the officer. Prior officers carried the 9mm Beretta 92 semi-automatic pistol. Since the establishment of the Long Branch Police Department, three officers died while on duty. On November 20, 1997, Patrick King was shot twice in the back of the head.

Education

Long Branch's public schools are operated by the Long Branch Public Schools, serving children in pre-kindergarten through

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. The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in ''Abbott v. Burke'' which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. All Long Branch Public Schools are free, including the district's preschool programs which are full-day and accommodate children ages 3–5 years old. Long Branch schools offer free breakfast each morning for the students. In addition, Long Branch Public Schools provide free summer programs for most of the summer. As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprising eight schools, had an enrollment of 5,786 students and 477.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1.District information for Long Branch Public School District

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. Accessed April 1, 2020. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the

) are Lenna W. Conrow School (with 380 students; in grades Pre-K–K), Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center (314; Pre-K–K), Morris Avenue School (379; Pre-K–K), Amerigo A. Anastasia School (541; 1–5), George L. Catrambone Elementary School (876; K–5), Gregory School (552; 1–5), Long Branch Middle School (1,198; 6–8), Long Branch High School (1,499; 9–12) and Audrey W. Clark School / The Academy of Alternative Programs, an alternative education program. George L. Catrambone Elementary School was constructed at a total cost over $40 million for a facility that was designed to house 800 students in a facility covering for which construction began in 2012. With the start of the 2014–2015 school year, a realignment of the district closed West End School, converted Morris Avenue School for early childhood use and repurposed Audrey W. Clark School for alternative education. Seashore School is a private K–8 school, with class size limited to 16 students. Declining attendance led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton to close the K–8 Holy Trinity School in June 2006.

Media

WRLB "Radio Long Branch" signed-on June 1, 1960, at 107.1 FM. Since December 1996 the call letters have been WWZY.

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of 2010, the city had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Monmouth County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 36 and Route 71 are the most significant highways that pass through the city. CometV6067 atLongBranch

Public transportation

Long Branch is connected to

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and Northern New Jersey via NJ Transit trains running on the North Jersey Coast Line. The Long Branch station, located three blocks away from the beach, marks the end of electrified trackage, where passengers continuing south must change to diesel-powered trains. A second station is located at Elberon district just north of the borough of

. In the past there were stops in the West End neighborhood and on Broadway, but they were closed to reduce travel time to New York City. Local bus transportation is provided by NJ Transit on the 831 and 837 routes. Transportation to New York City is provided by Academy Bus' Route 36 and Shore Points routes.

Notable people

Bruce Springsteen - Roskilde Festival 2012

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Long Branch include: * M. H. Abrams (1912–2015), literary critic, known for works on romanticism * Aida de Acosta (1884–1962), socialite and the first woman to fly a powered aircraft solo * Richard Anderson (1926–2017), best known for his role as Oscar Goldman, in both '' The Six Million Dollar Man'' and '' The Bionic Woman'' TV series and subsequent TV movies * Paul Baerwald (1871–1961), banker and philanthropist *

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(1891–1973), attorney who was the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey * Joe Benning (born 1956), member of the Vermont Senate who has represented the Caledonia District since 2011 * Clint Black (born 1962), country music performer * Jeff Blumenkrantz (born 1965), actor, composer and lyricist *

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(1870–1907), stage actress * Dorothy Borg (1902–1993), historian specializing in American-East Asian relations * Joe Bravo (born 1971), thoroughbred racing jockey * MarShon Brooks (born 1989), basketball player for the

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* Frank Budd (1939–2014), wide receiver in the

NFL The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major ...

for the

Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team play ...

and the

Washington Redskins The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) ...

who once held the

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in the 100-yard dash * John Cannon (born 1960), former

defensive end Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron football. This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have substantially changed how the position is p ...

who played nine seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers *

Rick Cerone Richard Aldo Cerone (born May 19, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player, television sports color commentator and minor league baseball team owner. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from to with the Cleveland Ind ...

(born 1954), former Yankee

catcher Catcher is a position in baseball and softball. When a batter takes their turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home) umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. In addition to this primary duty, the catcher ...

who played for eight

major league baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 total teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL) ...

teams, and was part of the

New York Yankees The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one o ...

for seven years *

Jo Champa Jo Champa (born January 23, 1968) is an actress, producer and model. Rosina Jo Champa was born in 1968 in Long Branch, New Jersey, but grew up in Rome, Italy. She became a model there as a teenager. Before the age of 18, she was already one of ...

(born 1968), actress, producer and model * June Clark (born 1900), jazz trumpeter who later managed boxer Sugar Ray Robinson * Connor Clifton (born 1995),

ice hockey Ice hockey (or simply hockey) is a team sport played on ice skates, usually on an Ice rink, ice skating rink with Ice hockey rink, lines and markings specific to the sport. It belongs to a family of sports called hockey. In ice hockey, two o ...

defenseman for the

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The ...

of the NHL * Paul Cohen (1934–2007), awarded the Fields Medal for developing forcing to show the independence of the continuum hypothesis and the axiom of choice in axiomatic set theory * James M. Coleman (1924–2014), politician who served in the

New Jersey General Assembly The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Since the election of 1967 (1968 Session), the Assembly has consisted of 80 members. Two members are elected from each of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts f ...

and as a judge in New Jersey Superior Court * Tom Constanten (born 1944), musician, former keyboardist for the Grateful Dead *

John D'Amico Jr. John D'Amico Jr. (born January 24, 1941) is an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who served on the Monmouth County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders and served in the New Jersey Senate in 1988 and 1989. Born in Long Bra ...

(born 1941), who served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and served in the

New Jersey Senate The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. There are 40 legislative districts, representing districts with an average population of 232, ...

in 1988 and 1989 *

Herbert Dardik Herbert (Chaim) Dardik (May 17, 1935 – May 11, 2020) was a vascular surgeon who served as the chief of vascular surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey, and founded that institution's first vascular surgery fello ...

(1935–2020), vascular surgeon who served as the chief of vascular surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center * Bob Davis (born 1945), former NFL quarterback whose career included three seasons with the New York Jets * Sean Davis (born 1993), professional soccer player for the

New York Red Bulls The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer club based in the New York metropolitan area. The Red Bulls compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The club was established in October 1994 and be ...

Major League Soccer Major League Soccer (MLS) is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation, which represents the sport's highest level in the United States. The league comprises 29 teams—26 in the U.S. and 3 in Cana ...

David Doubilet David Doubilet (born November 28, 1946) is an underwater photographer known primarily for his work published in National Geographic Magazine where he is a contributing photographer and has been an author for 70 feature articles since 1971. He was b ...

(born 1946), underwater photographerNash, Margo
"Photography; Beneath The Sea, With Fins And Lens"
''

The New York Times ''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid ...

'', June 11, 2000. Accessed September 17, 2013. "IN the 19th century, when Long Branch was the first seaside resort in America, Winslow Homer painted seascapes there.... At his house in Elberon, which is now home base, Mr. Doubilet displays a 7-inch shark's tooth." *

Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, February 1817 or 1818 – February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he becam ...

(1818–1895), lived in Long Branch for a short period of time until his home burnt down *

Barnett A. Elzas Barnett Abraham Elzas (December 7, 1867 – October 18, 1936) was a German-born Jewish-American rabbi and historian. Life Elzas was born on December 7, 1867 in Eydtkuhnen, Germany, the son of Abraham Elzas and Hinda Lewinthal. His father was a Du ...

(1867–1936), rabbi and historian who served as rabbi at Beth Miriam Congregation in Long Branch * Samuel Feltman (1899–1951), computer scientist and weaponry expert * Mel Ferrer (1917–2008), actor, director and producer * Joan Field (1915–1988), concert violinist * Tom Fleming (1951–2017), distance runner who won the 1973 and 1975 New York City Marathon * Waldo Frank (1889–1967), novelist, historian, political activist and literary critic * James A. Garfield (1831–1881), 20th

President of the United States The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the Federal government of the United States#Executive branch, executive branch of the Federal gove ...

, died in Long Branch Sharkey, Joe
"The Great Boardwalk Towns of Jersey"
''

'', August 4, 1991. Accessed July 10, 2007. "Along the {{convert, 125, mi, km, adj=on stretch of Jersey seashore, the northernmost of the Great Boardwalk Towns is Asbury Park, a resort that developed in the late 1800s as an alternative to its then vice-ridden neighbor, Long Branch, the town where President James Garfield died from gunshot wounds and thus became the first, but by no means only, local habitue to be dispatched at the hand of a disappointed office seeker." * David Garrison (born 1952), actor most noted for playing Steve Rhoades on '' Married... with Children'' *

Richard T. Gill Richard Thomas Gill (November 30, 1927 – October 25, 2010) was an American economist and opera singer. He held several teaching and administrative positions at Harvard University over 22 years. He was Assistant Dean of Harvard College, A ...

(1927–2010),

Harvard University Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of high ...

economist who became an opera singer at midlife * Vin Gopal (born 1985), politician who represents the 11th Legislative District in the

* Elizabeth Gorcey (born 1962), filmmaker, actor and writer, best known for her leading role in the 1984 film '' Footloose'' * Sonny Greer (1895–1982), jazz drummer, best known for his work with

Duke Ellington Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was ba ...

* John Faucheraud Grimké (1752–1819), father of abolitionists Sarah Grimké and Angelina GrimkéGerda Lerner ''The Grimké Sisters from South Carolina'' (New York: Oxford University Press, 1998) 33-38. * Sarah Moore Grimké (1792–1873), abolitionist and women's rights activist, briefly lived in Long Branch while caring for her father * Harry Frank Guggenheim (1890–1971), businessman, diplomat, publisher, philanthropist, aviator and horseman * Garret Hobart (1844–1899), 24th

Vice President of the United States The vice president of the United States (VPOTUS) is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, after the president of the United States, and ranks first in the presidential line of succession. The vice p ...

, under William McKinley *

Winslow Homer Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and illustrator, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th-century America and a preeminent figure ...

(1836–1910), stayed in Long Branch in 1869, while he produced paintings of Victorian women strolling the boardwalks * Deborah Lee James (born 1958), 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force * Jim Jeffcoat (born 1961), professional football player for the

Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East divis ...

and the

Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division ...

from 1983 to 1997 * Mamie Johnson (1935–2017), professional baseball player who was one of three women, and the first female pitcher, to play in the Negro leagues * Ed Jones (born 1952), former

defensive back In gridiron football, defensive backs (DBs), also called the secondary, are the players on the defensive side of the ball who play farthest back from the line of scrimmage. They are distinguished from the other two sets of defensive players, the ...

for the Edmonton Eskimos of the

Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League (CFL; french: Ligue canadienne de football—LCF) is a professional sports league in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football. The league consists of nine teams, each located in a ...

from 1976 to 1984, who won five Grey Cups for the Eskimos and was a CFL All-Star from 1979 to 1981 *

Julius Katchen Julius Katchen (August 15, 1926 – April 29, 1969) was an American concert pianist, possibly best known for his recordings of Johannes Brahms's solo piano works. Early career Katchen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and debuted at age ...

(1926–1969), concert

pianist A pianist ( , ) is an individual musician who plays the piano. Since most forms of Western music can make use of the piano, pianists have a wide repertoire and a wide variety of styles to choose from, among them traditional classical music, j ...

, best known for his recordings of Johannes Brahms's solo piano works * Raja Feather Kelly, choreographer best known for his work on Off-Broadway shows which combine "pop and queer culture" * Jim Kerwin (born 1941), retired basketball player and college coach *

Tom Kerwin Thomas Vincent Kerwin (born July 7, 1944) is a retired American professional basketball player. Kerwin played college basketball at Centenary College of Louisiana. A 6'7" forward, Kerwin was taken in the 1966 NBA draft by the San Francisco Warri ...

(born 1944), professional basketball forward who played in the American Basketball Association for the Pittsburgh Pipers *

Thomas G. Labrecque Thomas G. Labrecque served as a former President, CEO, and COO of Chase Manhattan Bank. Life Labrecque, the third child of eight, was born to Theodore J. Labrecque, a New Jersey Superior Court Judge of French Canadian descent and Marjorie Lab ...

(1938–2000), business executive who served as president, CEO, and COO of Chase Manhattan Bank * Connie Lawn (1944–2018), independent broadcast journalist who, at the time of her death, was the longest-serving White House correspondent *

Sigurd Lucassen Sigurd Lucassen (July 11, 1927 – March 23, 2001)Brown, "Carpenters' Leader Sigurd Lucassen, 73," ''Newark Star-Ledger,'' March 26, 2001. was a carpenter and an American labor leader. He was president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters a ...

(1927–2001), carpenter and labor leader who served as president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. * Norman Mailer (1923–2007), novelist *

Ashley Marinaccio Ash (Ashley) Marinaccio (born January 9, 1985) is a documentarian, artistic director, theatre director, photographer, filmmaker, performer, and playwright. She works across disciplines and mediums in nonfiction storytelling. She is the founder ...

(born 1985), director, documentarian and actor *

Jonathan Maslow Jonathan Evan Maslow (August 4, 1948 – February 19, 2008) was an American journalist and author who wrote extensively about nature, with a focus on obscure and little-known animals. Early life Maslow was born on August 4, 1948, in Long Branch, ...

(1948–2008), author who wrote extensively about nature, with a focus on obscure and little understood animals * Karen McCloskey (born 1951), rower who competed in the

women's quadruple sculls A quadruple sculling boat, often simply called a quad and abbreviated 4x, is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four people who propel the boat by sculling with two oars, or "sculls", one in each hand. Rac ...

event at the

1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phila ...

Walter Mebane Walter Richard Mebane, Jr. (born November 30, 1958) is a University of Michigan professor of political science and statistics and an expert on detecting electoral fraud. He has authored numerous articles on potentially fraudulent election results ...

(born 1958),

University of Michigan , mottoeng = "Arts, Knowledge, Truth" , former_names = Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania (1817–1821) , budget = $10.3 billion (2021) , endowment = $17 billion (2021)As o ...

professor of political science and statistics and an expert on detecting electoral fraud * Sam Mills (1959–2005),

linebacker Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, pl ...

who played 12 seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints and

Carolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the National Football League (NFL), as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. ...

* Julian Mitchell (1854–1926), director of the Ziegfeld Follies * John Montefusco (born 1950), Major League Baseball pitcher 1974 to 1986 for the

San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. The Giants compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1883 as the New Y ...

Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The Braves were founded in B ...

, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees * Denise Morrison (born 1954), business executive who served as president and chief executive officer of Campbell Soup Company from 2011 through 2018 * Frank Pallone (born 1951), member of the United States House of Representatives since 1988, who served on the Long Branch city council from 1982 to 1988 * Dorothy Parker (1893–1967), writer and storied member of the Algonquin Round Table, whose birthplace at 792 Ocean Avenue has been designated as a National Literary Landmark *

George R. Pettit George Robert Pettit II (June 8, 1929 – September 21, 2021) was a Regents’ Professor in Chemistry in the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University. He was an internationally renowned and respected researcher in the field ...

(1929–2021), chemist and researcher in the field of natural anticancer compounds * Robert Pinsky (born 1940), Poet Laureate of the United States from 1997 to 2000 * Anthony Portantino (born 1961), politician who serves in the

California State Senate The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature, the lower house being the California State Assembly. The State Senate convenes, along with the State Assembly, at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. ...

, where he represents the 25th Senate District * Elizabeth Clare Prophet (1939–2009), spiritual leader, author, orator and writer. * Brian Pulido (born 1961), founder of Chaos! Comics and writer of comics books such as '' Lady Death'', '' Evil Ernie'' and '' Purgatori'' * Paris Qualles (born 1951), screenwriter and television producer *

Jim Quirk Jim Quirk Sr. (born July 27, 1940) was an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) from the 1988 NFL season to the 2008 NFL season. Quirk, who wore uniform number 5, was notable for his hustle between plays on the football ...

(born {{circa, 1940), NFL on-field official from 1988 to 2008 *

Harry Ray Harry may refer to: TV shows * ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (talk show), a 2016 American daytime talk show ...

(born 1946), R&B vocalist who was a member of the groups "The Moments" and "Ray, Goodman, & Brown" * Charles Rembar (1915–2000), attorney best known as a First Amendment rights lawyer * Richie Rosenberg, trombonist who performed with Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes * Jason Ryan (born 1976), pitcher who played two seasons for

Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. The Twins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. The team is named after the Twin Cities area ...

* Melanie Safka (born 1947), singer-songwriter * Adam Sarafian (born 1986), geologist who has advanced theories about the origin of water on Earth and pole vaulter who won the national championship in 2004 *

Fred Schneider Frederick William Schneider III (born July 1, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, arranger, and musician, best known as the frontman of the rock band The B-52's, of which he is a founding member. Schneider is well known for his '' sprechg ...

(born 1951), singer, songwriter, arranger and musician, best known as the frontman of the rock band

the B-52's The B-52's, also styled as The B-52s, are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, ...

, of which he is a founding member * Scott Schoeneweis (born 1973), a relief pitcher who played for the New York Mets, among other teams * Rubby Sherr (1913–2013), nuclear physicist who co-invented a key component of the first nuclear weapon while participating in the Manhattan Project * John W. Slocum (1867–1938), lawyer, county judge, President of the

{{Cite news, date=23 May 1938, title=J. W. Slocum Dies Suddenly At Home Of Heart Attack, volume=37, pages=1, 12, work=The Daily Record, issue=121, location=Long Branch, N.J., url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/496283829/, via= Newspapers.com *

Bruce Springsteen Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originat ...

(born 1949), born in Long Branch and raised in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, wrote " Born to Run", " Thunder Road" and " Backstreets" in a cottage at 7 1/2 West End Court * John Strollo (born 1954), college football coach * Danny Stubbs (born 1965), who won multiple National Championships with

University of Miami The University of Miami (UM, UMiami, Miami, U of M, and The U) is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. , the university enrolled 19,096 students in 12 colleges and schools across nearly 350 academic majors and programs, ...

and two Super Bowls with the

San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the league's National ...

as a defensive tackle * Norman Tanzman (1918–2004), politician who served in the

from 1962 to 1968 and in the

from 1968 to 1974 *

Yvonne Thornton Yvonne S. Thornton is an American obstetrician-gynecologist, musician and author, best known for her memoir, ''The Ditchdigger's Daughters''. Background, education and career Dr. Thornton was born in New York City and raised in Long Branch, Ne ...

(born 1947), obstetrician-gynecologist, musician and author, best known for her memoir, ''The Ditchdigger's Daughters'' *

Meghan Tierney Meghan Tierney (born January 15, 1997) is a two time Olympian American snowboarder. She competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in snowboardcross, and 2022 Winter Olympics, in Women's snowboard cross. Early life Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, ...

(born 1997), snowboarder who represented the United States at the 2018 Olympics * Army Tomaini (1918–2005),

American football American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team wit ...

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who played for the

New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East divisio ...

in 1945 * Johnny Tomaini (1902–1985), professional football player who played in the NFL for the Orange Tornadoes, Newark Tornadoes and Brooklyn Dodgers * Ivy Troutman (1884–1979), Broadway actress * John Henry Turpin (1876–1962), one of the first African-American Chief Petty Officers in the

United States Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage ...

; also notable for surviving the catastrophic explosions of the USS ''Maine'' in 1898 and USS ''Bennington'' in 1905 * Chase Untermeyer (born 1946), United States Ambassador to Qatar *

Anthony M. Villane Anthony M. Villane Jr. (December 24, 1929 – June 29, 2022) was an American dentist and Republican Party politician who was elected to serve seven terms in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1976 to 1988, and served as head of the New Jerse ...

(1929–2022), dentist and politician who was elected to serve seven terms in the

from 1976 to 1988 * John Villapiano (born 1951), former professional football player who played in the World Football League and politician who served on the

Board of chosen freeholders and the

from 1988 to 1992 * Phil Villapiano (born 1949), former NFL

who played in four

Pro Bowl The National Football League All-Star Game (1939–1942), Pro Bowl (1951–2022), or Pro Bowl Games (starting in 2023) is an annual event held by the National Football League (NFL) featuring the league's star players. The format has changed thro ...

s and was a part of the

Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team that played in Oakland from its founding in 1960 to 1981 and again from 1995 to 2019 before relocating to the Las Vegas metropolitan area where they now play as the Las Vegas Ra ...

Super Bowl XI winning team * Maggie Wilderotter (born 1955), former

chief executive officer A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a central executive officer (CEO), chief administrator officer (CAO) or just chief executive (CE), is one of a number of corporate executives charged with the management of an organization especial ...

of Frontier Communications *

Constance H. Williams Constance Hess Williams (born June 27, 1944) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 17th District, from 2001 to 2009. She previously represented the 149th district in the Pennsylv ...

(born 1944), politician who served from 2001 to 2009 in the Pennsylvania State Senate * Earl Wilson (born 1958), NFL and CFL player *

Morris Wood Morris "Mott" Wood (January 28, 1882 – May 17, 1967) was an American amateur and professional speed skater primarily active during the first decade of the 20th century. Biography Morris Wood learned to skate on the Shrewsbury River near his h ...

(1882–1967), champion speed skater during the early 1900s * Bernie Worrell (1944–2016), keyboardist and founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic * Mike Zapcic,

podcast A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. For example, an episodic series of digital audio or video files that a user can download to a personal device to listen to at a time of their choosing ...

er and cast member of the AMC reality TV show '' Comic Book Men'' with Kevin Smith {{div col end

In popular culture

* The AXS TV reality series, ''

Bikini Barbershop ''Bikini Barbershop'' (Also known as ''Bikini Barbershop: Jersey'') is an American reality show which originally ran on AXS TV during 2012. It features Jeff Wulkan, a man who runs a hair salon/barber shop in Long Branch, New Jersey called "Bikin ...

'', is set in Long Branch, at Bikini Barbers located on Ocean Boulevard. * In the HBO series, ''

The Sopranos ''The Sopranos'' is an American Crime film#Crime drama, crime drama television series created by David Chase. The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based American Mafia, Italian-American mobster, portraying h ...

'', Long Branch is the setting for Adriana La Cerva's nightclub, the Crazy Horse (see " The Telltale Moozadell").Oshinsky, Matthew
"Sopranos On Location"
'' New York Sun'', March 27, 2007. Accessed September 17, 2013. "10: Crazy Horse Club Long Branch, N.J. - After growing up around mobsters and eventually becoming engaged to Christopher, Adriana La Cerva wanted to have a business of her own, so Chris set her up as the manager of Crazy Horse club." In the episode " The Blue Comet", the house in which Tony Soprano hides out towards the end of the series is near the beach in North Long Branch.

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