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Saving Our Lifeguards

Kevin Williams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:36:57 +0000

Memorial Day is five weeks from today and if it’s sunny and warm many will head to the beach. That is if the beach they usually go to is open. Officials in shore towns have for the most part expressed optimism that their beaches will be ready for summer visitor but privately many themselves are [...]

Jersey Shore Tourism Season Remains On Track [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:53:01 +0000

Mayors of several of Ocean County’s Northern Barrier Island communities are in a race against time to get their beaches and tourism hot spots ready for this summer season, but is it realistic given the devastation of Sandy? The mayor’s of Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach and Toms River were in the Townsquare Media studios [...]

Big Night Tonight In Ocean Gate

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:11:31 +0000

The boardwalk in Ocean Gate is about to get a major revamp almost five months after Superstorm Sandy. Tonight, the borough council will approve a $628,000 contract with Ohio-based Signature Bridge to rebuild the one mile walkway, wiped out during the October 2012 storm. They had to go out to bid again after their first [...]

Some Sandy Rebuilding Is Going Faster Than Expected [VIDEO/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:34:06 +0000

As Sandy restoration and rebuilding efforts continue up and down the Jersey Shore, Governor Christie says we’re doing better than expected in some areas, and worse in others. “Where we’re better is the great job the municipalities have done in terms of getting their infrastructure up and rebuilt. But in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of [...]

Fun Rides To Start Spinning On Shore

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:53:43 +0000

In another sign of a turn toward normalcy, amusement rides will start spinning this weekend at some parks and piers along the Sandy-battered New Jersey shore even as work continues to repair damage to buildings, boardwalks and other attractions. The Keansburg Amusement Park, which the storm left under up to six feet of water, opens Saturday [...]

State DEP: Bay Head Homeowners Can Build Seawall

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:32:34 +0000

State environmental officials are allowing homeowners to build a stone seawall in front of 15 oceanfront properties in Bay Head ravaged by Superstorm Sandy. The Asbury Park Press reports the Bay Head homeowners plan to build a 1,300-foot-long revetment, which is like a seawall. It would be aligned with an existing wall to the north [...]

Christie To Announce Reconstruction Of Route 35

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:00:38 +0000

Route 35 will be getting a facelift through sections of Ocean County that were heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie will make an announcement Tuesday in Lavallette regarding reconstruction of the road. Local and state officials have been talking for months about the need for the roadway to be resurfaced from Point Pleasant [...]

A Landmark Day In Seaside Heights [VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:14:52 +0000

It’s a landmark day in Seaside Heights and one that will go down in the history books. [button href="http://nj1015.com/tags/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Sandy" align="center"] It was October 29th, 2012 when Superstorm Sandy hit our state, wiping out most of the iconic structure. While the old walkway is gone and the debris has been removed, the [...]

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Rebirth Begins

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:15:35 +0000

How many people can you awaken before dawn to go and look at earth movers and pile drivers? In Seaside Heights today, the answer is, basically, everyone.[button href="http://nj1015.com/tags/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Sandy" align="center"] At 8 AM, groundward driving of the first piling began for the tourist mecca’s new boardwalk, replacing what was destroyed in [...]

Climate Change Not Part Of Sandy Rebuilding Plan

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:52:36 +0000

While the recovery from Superstorm Sandy continues, some worry about the next big storm and it’s potential impacts on our area. There are many in the science community that fear similar or even worse conditions brought on by Mother Nature’s fury. Is the Garden State preparing enough for the possibilities? Some feel the answer to [...]

Senate Hearing Addresses Rebuilding From Sandy In Toms River

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:34:57 +0000

The rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy continues to take shape at the Jersey Shore. In some cases, the process has begun. In other sectors, it hasn’t and has actually been stalled. Because history has a funny way of repeating itself, are there ways to stave off the next disaster? Are there things we can do preventatively [...]

Re-opening Of Jenkinsons Marks A Big Moment For The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:47:56 +0000

It seems like just yesterday. The devastation of the place we love and the place we call home. Those first pictures that made us all feel like it would never be the same. And while it won't ever be the same, signs of progress make us feel better, and maybe even good. The opening of Jenkinson's, just days away, makes me feel good.

Runyan Tells O-C Mayors What's in Sandy Disaster Bill

Rosetta Key — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:59:10 +0000

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on the over $50 billion dollar Sandy disaster relief bill today, shore Congressman John Runyan (R) came to Toms River to give Ocean County mayors an idea on the steps being taken to ensure that as much funding as possible actually goes toward Sandy relief efforts. Runyan says [...]

Notre Dame Team Auctioning Items For Shore Sandy Relief

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:55:44 +0000

The Notre Dame basketball team is going to auction off game-worn jerseys, tickets to upcoming games and other items to help raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New Jersey. The school says the online auction will be held through Jan. 17 at und.cstvauctions.com/gallery.cfm . Among the items being auctioned are black uniforms worn by [...]

Christie Not Sure Of Shore's Memorial Day Opening [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:02:55 +0000

Despite the devastation left in the wake of super-storm Sandy many Mayors along the Jersey Shore are pledging and/or hoping to be open for business by Memorial Day. In a one-on-one interview in his State House office, Governor Chris Christie told Townsquare Media News he thinks Memorial Day may be an optimistic target date. “I [...]

Long-Term Recovery Group Looks To Aid Sandy Victims [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:52:49 +0000

Superstorm Sandy tore through here over two months ago and the outpouring of support continues. While bulldozers and contractors work to clear debris from the battered shore, Ocean County’s Long Term Recovery Committee is making slow, but steady progress. With each passing day, families are growing more desperate for information and funding. The LTRC will [...]

JCP&L Unveils Plans For Better Communication With Towns

Dan Alexander — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:11:11 +0000

JCP&L, which came under heavy criticism for a lack of accurate information during Hurricane Sandy power restoration efforts, has unveiled a plan for better communication with towns during large outages. The utility’s plan according to a press release, will: provide municipalities with maps showing electrical circuit routes in their communities establish a JCP&L liaison in company [...]

FEMA Extends Application Deadline

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:53:00 +0000

If you took a beating in superstorm Sandy, you’ll have a little extra time to get help from FEMA. Officials have extended the deadline to January 30th. That’s a full extra month to register for disaster assistance. FEMA aid can include money for home repairs, rental assistance and other needs not covered by insurance. For [...]

NJ Coastal Flood Risk Maps Released

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:06:13 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says that data gathered before Superstorm Sandy shows that New Jersey’s coastal flood risk is worse than previously believed. The agency says that the water could be 1 to 5 feet higher in the majority of flood zones. The new maps were released on Saturday and can be viewed here. [...]

Lavallette Residents Can Return Home

Dan Alexander — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:19:21 +0000

Lavallette will be the first to permanently welcome back residents to the northern barrier island nearly two months after Superstorm Sandy. Residents can move back to their homes starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Preparations will be made today in anticipation of a return of residents including the removal of security checkpoints powering up street lights [...]