Can Seaside Heights Prevent a Repeat of 2025’s Violence as the 2026 Season Nears?

After a summer marked by stabbings, mass arrests, and boardwalk shutdowns, the question facing Seaside Heights is whether the town can avoid another season of violence as crowds return in 2026.

Seaside Heights, NJ – As the Jersey Shore prepares for another busy summer, attention is turning back to Seaside Heights, where a series of violent incidents last year raised concerns about safety along one of New Jersey’s most well-known boardwalks.

The town’s St. Patrick’s Day parade weekend recently served as an early preview of the crowds tha...