Hurricane Sandy

The Jersey shore community where a roller coaster plunged into the ocean and became the defining image of Superstorm Sandy hopes to let its residents move back home in January.

We all want to see the boardwalks of the Jersey Shore open for business at the beginning of the season, and Belmar has started the process. According to our information, FEMA's assistance will pay for about 75% of the cost of rebuilding the boardwalk in Belmar. Reports are circulating that the town, which just approved a $20 million spending plan, is planning to use a hike in daily and seasonal be

Todd Frazier threw the winning pitch in the 1998 Little League World Series catapulting Toms River, NJ into the international spotlight. Frazier now plays in the majors for the Cincinnati Reds, but Toms River is still his home and he is still "Jersey Strong."

Of course, it all started in late October, but I'm pretty sure most residents of the Jersey Shore are glad to put an end to November 2012, and hope for a fresher start in December.

An amateur video shot by a Rumson teenager that chronicles the impact of Superstorm Sandy has caught the eye of a Grammy-winning band that now plans to play a benefit concert.

Jersey Shore United is a group of churches stretching from the Jersey Shore to New York City providing assistance to Sandy victims.

Reports are circulating that work will soon begin on rebuilding the Seaside boardwalk and the hope is that it will be open for business for Memorial Day weekend.  It makes me feel so good to see that Jersey spirit and I am rooting for it to happen about as hard as anyone can root for anything. But you have to wonder...is it possible?

Everyone knows this holiday season will just not be the same. Sandy made sure of that. But I heard something yesterday that surprised me.

When you see this picture, what comes to mind?

There were neighbors sharing generators, sharing food, making gas and food runs. There were neighbors helping clear downed trees and damged homes. There were neighbors checking in elderly neighbors. Even though Thanksgiving is a little behind us, there is still plenty of time to be thankful for good neighbors.

"Scissors For Sandy Relief" is a massive cut-a-thon to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief, and it's another way neighbors are helping neighbors along the Jersey Shore.

Debris removal from Superstorm Sandy continues in Jersey shore towns and officials say it will be a long process.