Former resident says Strollo's is city icon       In response to the article written by Evelyn Allison on Feb. 28, someone needs to remind Ms. Allison that the nature of the Jersey Shore - and I emphasize shore, referring to the beachfront - lends itself to a mixed residential-commercial neighborhood. More ... Overdevelopment threatens Lake Tak       In New Jersey, overdevelopment of land greatly affects our waterways. Storm-water runoff carrying pesticides and fertilizers contaminates water that flows to the ocean. Besides contaminants, flooding, erosion and sediment build-up impairs and threatens our water quality. More ... EMACC urges leaders to cut spending, reduce payroll       Recent news of Gov. Corzine's "debt reduction plan" and its subsequent endorsement from the N.J. State Chamber of Commerce has created quite a stir among our members and more than a little confusion as to the position of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC). More ...