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FREEHOLD, N.J., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Media Newspapers (GMN) has unveiled a brand new feature on its website, which provides an in-depth look at the eminent domain controversy in Long Branch, NJ, and similar controversies in other areas of the state.

The special web report, entitled "Eminent Domain: Spotlight on Long Branch," focuses on the city of Long Branch's use of eminent domain that included taking oceanfront property from private homeowners and letting private developers profit from this redevelopment.

In addition, the special website includes a comments option, which will allow visitors to post their own thoughts about the issues of eminent domain and private property rights as they conflict with the aims of local government.

The project is the brainchild of Gene Lennon, who is in charge of the Greater Media Newspaper division's systems and production departments. He has taken on the responsibility of revamping the organization's web offerings and making them more dynamic and interactive.

Lennon and Executive Editor Gregory Bean felt that because the company's newspapers (the Atlanticville in particular) have invested so much time and energy in writing about the eminent domain controversy over the past few years, it would be a useful public service to bring a large portion of the newspaper's work together in one place so that readers could get up to date on the entire story.

"As Executive Editor, I am extremely excited and proud of this project, and I hope it is only the first of many we'll initiate in the coming years," said Bean. "There are new horizons out there and we're moving toward them with great hope and expectation. I'd like to invite you to travel along with us on the journey. Take a look at our special presentation. Read, comment and let us know what you think."

"We plan to keep this site going as long as the eminent domain controversy in Long Branch, and around the state, continues," said Greater Media Newspapers General Manager Rick Feinblatt. "Readers will appreciate the heroic efforts of reporter Christine Varno, who has written about the situation for years in the Atlanticville and has won several state and national awards for her work. In addition, we will rely on Stravelli, managing editor of the Hub and the Atlanticville, who spearheaded and directed the eminent domain coverage, to keep us informed on the latest developments."

GMN will continue to update its special web presentation on a regular basis at http://www.gmnews.com/eminentdomain . With each new visit, readers will find links to the latest story from one of Greater Media's newspapers, and links to new source material. In addition, GMN will update its maps, photos, columns and podcasts as the story continues to unfold.

Greater Media Newspapers is an operating division of Greater Media, Inc., the parent company of 20 AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia markets. The company also owns several telecommunications towers located throughout the United States.

Source: Greater Media Newspapers

CONTACT: Heidi Raphael of Greater Media Newspapers, +1-248-591-6864,
hraphael@greatermedia.com

Web site: http://www.gmnews.com/eminentdomain

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