Cat Country 107.3 » Sandy http://catcountry1073.com South Jersey's Country Radio Station Fri, 24 May 2013 20:09:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Christie, Jersey Shore Welcome Summer [POLL/VIDEO] http://catcountry1073.com/christie-jersey-shore-welcome-summer/ http://catcountry1073.com/christie-jersey-shore-welcome-summer/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 12:55:21 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=270513 Governor Chris Christie is leading the Jersey Shore's welcome to summer by cutting a symbolic ribbon on NBC's Today Show  live from the beach in Seaside Heights.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/christie-jersey-shore-welcome-summer/feed/ 0 Governor Christie and wife Mary Pat cut a ribbon on NBC's stage (Twitter via #TODAYAtJerseyShore) Michelle Obama Getting Help from NJ Students http://catcountry1073.com/michelle-obama-getting-help-from-nj-students/ http://catcountry1073.com/michelle-obama-getting-help-from-nj-students/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 02:33:41 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=270463 Schoolchildren from New Jersey shore communities battered by Superstorm Sandy will join Michelle Obama for a garden harvest next week.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/michelle-obama-getting-help-from-nj-students/feed/ 0 Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images Sandy Damaged Waterways Causing Problems for South Jersey Boaters http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-damaged-waterways-causing-problems-for-south-jersey-boaters/ http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-damaged-waterways-causing-problems-for-south-jersey-boaters/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:32:57 +0000 Kyle McCann http://wpg1450.com/?p=21787 While the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy is still visible up and down the New Jersey coastline, we're now learning more about the damage caused in places we can't see.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-damaged-waterways-causing-problems-for-south-jersey-boaters/feed/ 0 Press of Atlantic City Governor Christie Curses Over Dune Opponents [VIDEO/POLL] http://catcountry1073.com/governor-christie-curses-over-dune-opponents-video/ http://catcountry1073.com/governor-christie-curses-over-dune-opponents-video/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 09:13:49 +0000 Dino Flammia http://nj1015.com/?p=260205 Government officials have been planning for a new system of sand dunes along New Jersey's coastline, in order to prevent similar destruction that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, but some homeowners remain opposed to the idea.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/governor-christie-curses-over-dune-opponents-video/feed/ 0 Governor Chris Christie holds his 107th Town Hall on Long Beach Island. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen) Superstorm Sandy Recovery Continues [POLL/AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/superstorm-sandy-recovery-continues-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/superstorm-sandy-recovery-continues-audio/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:25:44 +0000 David Matthau http://nj1015.com/?p=259214 Six months after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Garden State, two-thirds of those in the hardest hit areas are back to normal.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/superstorm-sandy-recovery-continues-audio/feed/ 0 Michael Loccisano, Getty Images Seaside Heights Roller Coaster Set For Removal [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/seaside-heights-roller-coaster-set-for-removal-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/seaside-heights-roller-coaster-set-for-removal-audio/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:09:19 +0000 Rosetta Key http://nj1015.com/?p=254121 The Jet Star roller coaster is still sitting off the Seaside Heights coastline with waves splashing on its metal frame, after its tumble from Casino Pier nearly six months ago during Sandy.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/seaside-heights-roller-coaster-set-for-removal-audio/feed/ 0 Jet Star roller coaster in the ocean off Seaside Heights (Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Townsend's Inlet Bridge Road Work Starts Monday http://catcountry1073.com/townsends-inlet-bridge-road-work-starts-monday/ http://catcountry1073.com/townsends-inlet-bridge-road-work-starts-monday/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:02:00 +0000 Chris Coleman http://wpg1450.com/?p=19025 Cape May County's construction of a temporary road that will serve the Avalon portion of Ocean Drive leading to the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge will begin Monday and run through approximately Friday, April 26th.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/townsends-inlet-bridge-road-work-starts-monday/feed/ 0 Flickr user wfyurasko Homeowners Remain Frustrated With Sandy Rebuild [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/homeowners-remain-frustrated-with-sandy-rebuild-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/homeowners-remain-frustrated-with-sandy-rebuild-audio/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:33:49 +0000 Jason Allentoff http://nj1015.com/?p=251507 Those FEMA flood maps continue to be a tough pill to swallow for many affected by Sandy.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/homeowners-remain-frustrated-with-sandy-rebuild-audio/feed/ 0 ABC News Needs to Update The World on Atlantic City [VIDEO] http://catcountry1073.com/abc-news-needs-to-update-the-world-on-atlantic-city-video/ http://catcountry1073.com/abc-news-needs-to-update-the-world-on-atlantic-city-video/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:02:08 +0000 Joe Kelly http://catcountry1073.com/?p=157313 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.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/abc-news-needs-to-update-the-world-on-atlantic-city-video/feed/ 0 Sea Isle City's Spring Beach Clean-up http://catcountry1073.com/sea-isle-citys-spring-beach-clean-up/ http://catcountry1073.com/sea-isle-citys-spring-beach-clean-up/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:37:58 +0000 Chris Coleman http://catcountry1073.com/?p=157267 Civic groups, scout troops, residents, and overall really nice people are invited to help out on Saturday, April 27th, for Sea Isle City's spring beach clean-up day.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/sea-isle-citys-spring-beach-clean-up/feed/ 0 Flickr user wfyurasko Ocean County Debris Cleanup Costing A Hefty Penny [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/ocean-county-debris-cleanup-costing-a-hefty-penny-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/ocean-county-debris-cleanup-costing-a-hefty-penny-audio/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:59:30 +0000 Jason Allentoff http://nj1015.com/?p=236591 The cost to clean up the damage left behind by Superstorm Sandy isn't cheap. No one knows that better than Ocean County officials, who are set to approve an emergency appropriation this week. It will be the third one since the storm hit back in October.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/ocean-county-debris-cleanup-costing-a-hefty-penny-audio/feed/ 0 Blame Al Roker for Misconceptions About Atlantic City's Boardwalk Collapse [VIDEO] http://catcountry1073.com/blame-al-roker-for-misconceptions-about-atlantic-citys-boardwalk-collapse-video/ http://catcountry1073.com/blame-al-roker-for-misconceptions-about-atlantic-citys-boardwalk-collapse-video/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:43:32 +0000 Joe Kelly http://catcountry1073.com/?p=148238 The Atlantic City Boardwalk is alive and well, showing no damage as a result of last fall's Hurricane Sandy.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/blame-al-roker-for-misconceptions-about-atlantic-citys-boardwalk-collapse-video/feed/ 0 Sandy-Damaged Boats, RVs Being Auctioned Off http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-damaged-boats-rvs-being-auctioned-off/ http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-damaged-boats-rvs-being-auctioned-off/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:07:41 +0000 Townsquare News Network http://nj1015.com/?p=234898 It's the end of the line for hundreds of boats and recreational vehicles damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-damaged-boats-rvs-being-auctioned-off/feed/ 0 AC Alliance Works To Bring Visitors Back In [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/ac-alliance-works-to-bring-visitors-back-in-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/ac-alliance-works-to-bring-visitors-back-in-audio/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:39:16 +0000 Jason Allentoff http://nj1015.com/?p=231609 The Atlantic City Alliance continues the tough mission of bringing visitors back in.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/ac-alliance-works-to-bring-visitors-back-in-audio/feed/ 0 Mario Tama, Getty Images Absecon To Hold FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps Meeting http://catcountry1073.com/absecon-to-hold-fema-advisory-base-flood-elevation-maps-meeting/ http://catcountry1073.com/absecon-to-hold-fema-advisory-base-flood-elevation-maps-meeting/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:00:41 +0000 Chris Coleman http://wpg1450.com/?p=12466 The City of Absecon will hold a joint meeting on February 12th at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers in City Hall at 500 Mill Rd. in Absecon.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/absecon-to-hold-fema-advisory-base-flood-elevation-maps-meeting/feed/ 0 Facebook Sandy Charities Slowly Distributing Aid [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-charities-slowly-distributing-aid-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-charities-slowly-distributing-aid-audio/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:55:56 +0000 Dino Flammia http://nj1015.com/?p=222120 As of January 15th, the American Red Cross raised approximately $249 million for those affected by Superstorm Sandy. At the end of 2012, $110 million had been distributed to the impacted areas.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/sandy-charities-slowly-distributing-aid-audio/feed/ 0 "Ask The Governor" Tonight At 7PM With Chris Christie http://catcountry1073.com/ask-the-governor-tonight-at-7pm-with-chris-christie/ http://catcountry1073.com/ask-the-governor-tonight-at-7pm-with-chris-christie/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:54:13 +0000 Matthew White http://nj1015.com/?p=219415 Governor Christie makes his first appearance of 2013 at the New Jersey 101.5 studios for "Ask The Governor."

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/ask-the-governor-tonight-at-7pm-with-chris-christie/feed/ 0 NJ 101.5 Atlantic City Struggles With Post-Sandy Perception [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/atlantic-city-struggles-with-post-sandy-perception-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/atlantic-city-struggles-with-post-sandy-perception-audio/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:00:07 +0000 Dino Flammia http://nj1015.com/?p=216694 Mistaken by erroneous news reports and tales of folks who lost their homes in nearby towns, a quarter of the nation believes Atlantic City's boardwalk was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/atlantic-city-struggles-with-post-sandy-perception-audio/feed/ 0 Mark Wilson, Getty Images South Jersey Officials Focus On Rebuilding Better [AUDIO] http://catcountry1073.com/south-jersey-officials-focus-on-rebuilding-better-audio/ http://catcountry1073.com/south-jersey-officials-focus-on-rebuilding-better-audio/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:10:05 +0000 Ilya Hemlin http://nj1015.com/?p=214034 Long Beach Island and the rest of Southern Ocean County is clearing up any doubts in people's mind, they will be ready for summer.

]]> http://catcountry1073.com/south-jersey-officials-focus-on-rebuilding-better-audio/feed/ 0 Economist Joel Naroff addresses the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's ninth annual 'State of Southern Ocean County' meeting (Ilya Hemlin, Townsquare Media NJ) House Approves $9.7 Billion In Sandy Flood Aid [VIDEO] http://catcountry1073.com/house-approves-9-7-billion-in-sandy-flood-aid/ http://catcountry1073.com/house-approves-9-7-billion-in-sandy-flood-aid/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:45:48 +0000 Dan Alexander http://nj1015.com/?p=212398  

The House has overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy.

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