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ABC News Needs to Update The World on Atlantic City [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:02:08 +0000

What the national news media did to Atlantic City is terrible and it’s time to fix it. Of special note here is ABC News. I was literally sitting at a poker table in Atlantic City over the weekend when a guy sitting next to me talked about the boardwalk: “I haven’t been on the Boardwalk [...]

Do You Recognize This Burglary Suspect?

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:35:49 +0000

If your Sandy-damaged home was looted before you could return to it, and the burglary suspect captured by Brick Township police Monday looks familiar, investigators want to hear from you. Robert Kovacs was arrested in connection with the rifling of a storm-strewn Toronto Drive house, but detectives say they’ve connected him to at least 10, [...]

Blame Al Roker for Misconceptions About Atlantic City's Boardwalk Collapse [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:43:32 +0000

The Atlantic City Boardwalk is alive and well, showing no damage as a result of last fall’s Hurricane Sandy. Yet, rumors persist that the boardwalk is completely damaged, ruined beyond recognition. These rumors are just not true. Who’s to blame for this great misconception that is costing Atlantic City tourism and gambling dollars? Al Roker. [...]

Sandy-Damaged Boats, RVs Being Auctioned Off

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:07:41 +0000

It’s the end of the line for hundreds of boats and recreational vehicles damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Many are housed at Monmouth Executive Airport awaiting auction. Of those, some have been rebuilt but many will be sold for parts or get recycled. An Iowa company, QCSA Direct, has been doing online auctions since earlier this [...]

South Jersey Representative Frank LoBiondo is as Mad as Hell [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:58:06 +0000

The congressional wranglings about the fiscal cliff made an immediate impact on federal monies to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Among the New Jersey delegation who stood up and spoke out was South Jersey’s Frank LoBiondo in the US House of Representatives.

Atlantic City Landmark Reopens Today After Sandy Damage

Joe Kelly — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:29:37 +0000

An Atlantic City institution reopens today, after suffering damage from Hurricane Sandy. White House Subs is back in business. According to the Associated Press, White House Sub Shop will operate between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Arctic Avenue location where it has been for more than 65 years. Co-owner Brian Conley tells The [...]

Gary Allan's New Video for 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' [VIDEO]

Georgia — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:41:59 +0000

When Gary Allan watched the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, he knew that he could help in one way or another. He decided to team up with the Red Cross to be part of the rebuilding effort. Allan is using the new video and the song to encourage people to donate to the Red Cross to [...]

Chris Christie's Approval Rating Soars Post-Sandy [POLL/AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:52:50 +0000

Governor Chris Christie’s handling of Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath is being applauded by New Jerseyans. In fact, his job approval rating is soaring only a few weeks after the storm. A recent panel survey of registered voters in New Jersey from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind Poll found that before Sandy, 56 percent of respondents [...]

Scott Hartnell, NHL Stars to Play at Boardwalk Hall

Mike Gill — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:51:11 +0000

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 24th, join some of hockeyâ€™s top names including Brad Richards, Ryan Callahan, Scott Hartnell, Simon Gagne, Kimmo Timonen and other surprise guests at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for Operation Hat Trick! The game will be heard locally on 97.3 ESPN Radio. All proceeds from the game will benefit [...]

Sandy Brought Rain, Winds, Disaster – and, Idiots [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:59:39 +0000

Hurricane Sandy brought devastation throughout New Jersey. It also brought out a number of people trying to grab their five seconds of fame, through stupid ways. It’s our Cat Country Dumb Video of the Morning!

NJ Braces for Nor'easter [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:49:58 +0000

A little less than 1 million homes and businesses were still without power as of last night, compared with 2.7 million who lost their electricity at the height of Hurricane Sandy, but trouble could be headed our way. New Jersey is staring down the barrel of a nor'easter that could slam the state mid-week and put power restoration efforts into reverse.

Is There a Way to Prevent Power Outages? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:29:28 +0000

One week after Hurricane Sandy battered the Garden state, several hundred thousand people still don't have their power back.

Annual Disaster Drills Helped Prepare for Sandy [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:20:37 +0000

Although we knew Hurricane Sandy was on the way up from the Caribbean to the Garden State almost five days before she struck, officials say all the planning and prep in the world wouldn’t have stopped Mother Nature’s fury. Years of practice on the part of law enforcement officials from the state, counties and local [...]

Get a Reputable Contractor to Do Your Sandy Repairs [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:30:45 +0000

As New Jersey residents slowly attempt to recover from Hurricane Sandy and make the necessary repairs to their homes, the Christie Administration is warning consumers to watch out for home improvement scams.

FEMA Public Assistance Approved for All 21 New Jersey Counties

Annette Petriccione — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 22:17:51 +0000

Governor Chris Christie today announced that the federal government has extended public assistance to all 21 counties in New Jersey as a result of the impact of Hurricane Sandy, extending public assistance now to all 11 New Jersey counties not previously approved. This additional assistance comes in the aftermath of the historic hurricane, while joint [...]

Hurricane Sandy Relief Centers All Around South Jersey

Mike Gill — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:10:04 +0000

Today I stopped by the Ventnor Community Center to drop of clothes and other products to just try to do a little part in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. What I saw was a community coming together to help “Restore the Shore.” The room was filled with food, diapers, water,Â clothesÂ and just about anything you might [...]

Odd-Even Gasoline Rations Begin

Dino Flammia — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:55:28 +0000

Odd-even rationing for gasoline purchases began Saturday in 12 New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Governor Chris Christie signed Executive Order 108 to prevent a fuel shortage and ease the problem of extended wait times/lines at gas stations across the state. “This system will ease [...]

Pet Rescue Hotline Announced for NJ Residents Affected by Sandy

Annette Petriccione — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:56:29 +0000

The Christie Administration today announced the establishment of a hotline for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy who left their pets behind when evacuating their homes in advance of the storm. The phone number to call is 1-855-407-4787 (1-855-407-HSUS). The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has been working with the state Office of Emergency Management, U.S. [...]

Filing An Insurance Claim After Sandy [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:50:50 +0000

As New Jersey attempts to recover from one of the worst natural disasters in American history, insurers will be put to the test.

Struggles Continue in Ocean County After Hurricane Sandy

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:06:36 +0000

[button href="http://nj1015.com" title="New Jersey 101.5 FM" align="center"] Ocean County continues to struggle after Hurricane Sandy left a path of destruction. While police continue to do water rescues, their main concern right now is gas leaks that have started fires in Mantoloking. Firefighters are unable to reach those homes because roads remain impassable, and there is [...]