Isabella, Samantha, Alyson, Ava, Caroline and Natalie are 3rd grade students at West Freehold School and after hearing about how devastated Union Beach was after Sandy, they wanted to do something about it, and Toys 4 Smiles was born.
December 18, 2012 Lucky Leo's arcade is a Seaside Heights staple. This landmark, like many, were nearly devastated by Sandy. It's only been a month and a half since landfall and Lucky's is already back open for fun. The before and after photos are unreal.
The tears are still fresh from Superstorm Sandy and now new ones flow over the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Just when we were beginning to put words to the tragedy of a superstorm, something happens that no words can ever describe. We have seen too much of the unthinkable happening before our eyes.
The silver linings of Superstorm Sandy was getting to meet people who are dedicated to being there for those in need. The great group at Hometown Heroes certainly fits into that category.
I felt so much Jersey pride last night while I was watching the 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert. There were so many amazing moments provided by superstars that we are all proud to call our neighbors.
There's going to be a big show tomorrow at Bar A in Lake Como and it's all to help victims of Superstorm 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 beach badges to help offset the remaining cost.
December 5, 2012 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.
November 28, 2012 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.
