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Start Of Summer Brings Mixed Feelings To Jersey Shore Residents

Lou Russo — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:12:40 +0000

Summer is almost here and this is usually the time of year when everybody at the Jersey Shore is smiling. But this year is not the same . We are New Jersey, so we are strong, and we are optimistic, but this summer is just going to be different. Prince Harry’s visit, the dismantling of the Jet [...]

Bittersweet Dismantling of Jet Star Coaster

Lou Russo — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:27 +0000

How could something meant to bring great memories have become the visual symbol of a storm that brought so many painful memories? The dismantling of the Jet Star Coaster begins today and with it, a landmark of the Jersey Shore will disappear. Sadly, so many people around the world will remember only the devastation that [...]

5 Jersey Shore Landmarks Prince Harry Should Visit [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:11 +0000

Prince Harry will be in New Jersey on Tuesday. He wants to see the part of the Jersey Shore that Superstorm Sandy hit the hardest. He'll be accompanied by Governor Christie when he tours "ground zero" of the storm, Mantoloking. He'll also be stopping by Seaside Heights to see the progress of Restore The Shore. We figured since Harry will be at the Shore, he might as well get the full experience. That's why we asked you on Facebook to name a landmark or hot spot in Monmouth & Ocean counties that is a must for the Prince to see.

Prince Harry Visiting Mantoloking

Matt Ryan — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:35:47 +0000

England’s Prince Harry will visit the Shore next week before heading to a news conference nearby. Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel said Monday that Harry, will take a short walk along Barnegat Lane, along the town’s bay front, during a brief visit on May 14. The prince will accompany Gov. Chris Christie to Seaside Heights afterward. [...]

Thoughts Of Summer An Emotional Rollercoaster Since Sandy

Lou Russo — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:01:47 +0000

May is here, but every time I start getting excited about summer at the Shore, I get that bad feeling in my stomach thinking about all the people still suffering due to Sandy. I met a family not too long ago who are still living with relatives, still having their home repaired and still dealing with reminders [...]

Hoping For A Good Summer For Jersey Shore Businesses

Lou Russo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:39:40 +0000

It has never been more important than it is this summer for Jersey Shore businesses to have a big summer. Of course it is so hard to talk about having a good or big summer when so many Jersey shore residents are hurting. There is no way that any of us will have a normal summer when so many [...]

Six Months That Changed Almost Everything At The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:14:46 +0000

Six months ago, Sandy slammed into the Jersey Shore, and and changed almost everything. If you’re anywhere at the Jersey Shore, it’s not a far ride to see devastation that looks like it happened just yesterday. So many things have changed. None of us look at a weather forecast the same. The mere mention of [...]

Too Many Heartbreaking Headlines Lately

Lou Russo — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:35:16 +0000

We wake up this morning to hear that a fertilizer plant in Texas exploded and leveled the surrounding area, and there are reports of hundreds of injuries and several deaths, It is too early to know all the details , but it's yet another story of catastrophe.

Door 21 Foundation To Hold 5K Run For Sandy Relief

Lou Russo — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:38:10 +0000

With so many people in our area still in need of help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Door 21 Foundation is holding a 5K Fun Run for Hurricane Sandy relief Sunday April 28th at High School North in Toms River. The event is called the “Shore To Run 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile [...]

Boston Marathon Tragedy Brings Back Terrible Memories

Lou Russo — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:33:51 +0000

We all know that sinking feeling we get when we hear first hear about a tragedy, and it seems to be happening way too often. The first videos of the attacks in Boston brought back some horrendous feelings. I guess it was seeing people running from the smoke that brought me right back to those [...]

Some Sandy Victims Still Emotionally Scarred [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:27:27 +0000

More than five months after Hurricane Sandy belted the Garden State, some of the hardest hit residents are still struggling with symptoms including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. “People are suffering because they never imagined they’d be in the position they are in now. They may have always thought they always had their home [...]

Local Girl Collects Prom Dresses To Help Those Affected By Sandy

Lou Russo — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:52:59 +0000

Carly Roncin knew she had to find a way to help people after the devastation of Sandy. She came up with a great idea called ‘A Princess’ Wardrobe’ and she began collecting prom and sweet sixteen dresses and accessories to give to those in need. She has already collected over 130 dresses and a ton of [...]

It's Going to Be A Long Time Before Storms Stop Worrying Us

Lou Russo — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:53:43 +0000

I was sitting in Jenkinson’s Pavilion yesterday as I was doing the show live from there, and as the day went on it seemed the weather got worse. As we were doing a show about Sandy recovery, I thought it was ironic that the waves would be crashing on the beach and the ocean [...]

Staff of Jenkinson's Aquarium Share Stories Of Sandy

Lou Russo — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:38:43 +0000

When I heard that a team of workers at Jenkinson’s Aquarium lived at the aquarium for days, during and after Sandy, I knew they would have some amazing stories. The team was, of course, there to keep the animals safe from the storm and that was a pretty frightening prospect, since none of us really [...]

Lou & Liz Live From Jenkinson's This Morning

Lou Russo — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:06:57 +0000

Liz and I are kicking off a special broadcast that will last 13 hours. The show is called "A Point In Time" and is a look back at some unbelievable stories from people who were on the front lines protecting us and our communities as well as a look ahead to the progress of our rebuilding process.

Join Us For A "Point In Time" This Coming Monday

Lou Russo — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:07:16 +0000

Liz and I will kick off a 13 hour live broadcast, “Point In Time”, looking back at the devastation of Sandy and looking ahead to the continuing restoration of the Jersey Shore this coming Monday, March 25th at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant Beach from 6am to 7pm. Please join us as we hear some amazing stories [...]

Progress On The New Belmar Boardwalk

Lou Russo — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:05:28 +0000

I took a ride with through Belmar with Diane after our visit to Kelly’s yesterday morning. I hadn’t been there since Gov.Christie’s press conference at the groundbreaking. Seeing the new boardwalk work made me proud of the Jersey Shore’s strength. There is certainly a lot of work ahead, but progress is certainly being made. There is [...]

Help Paraplegic Toms River Man Rebuild his Home After Sandy

Matt Ryan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:35:33 +0000

Eric Katz, a 30-year-old paraplegic, Toms River, NJ native, who has devoted his life to building and creating artificial limbs for amputees, lost his home and everything he owned during Hurricane Sandy. Eric was 2-weeks away from finishing his self-built and customized home that took him 4 years to build when Sandy entered his home and [...]

Power Companies to Improve Communication [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:54:51 +0000

By summer, the state’s utility companies will be required to increase interaction with their customers before and after major weather events, as well as during widespread power outages. Improved communication is one of the many mandatory improvements adopted by the Board of Public Utilities after Superstorm Sandy. BPU Secretary Kristi Izzo testified before an Assembly [...]

The New Normal At The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:09:17 +0000

When I hear a forecast that includes a storm, lately I’m listening for wind speeds and high tides and evacuation information. Coastal flooding is on the top of all of our minds, and at least for a while, that’s going to be the “new normal” here at the Jersey Shore. We have this reputation here at the [...]