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Displaced Sandy Students Will Get School Dance

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:27:01 +0000

More than 7 months after Hurricane Sandy, it’s easy to focus on the newly reopened boardwalks, but it’s important to remember the people who are still trying to put their lives back together, especially the children. Several local charity groups have come together for one particular group of kids. The 25 6th graders at Boyd [...]

Real Time Live Video of Jet Star Coaster Demolition

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:18:19 +0000

Want to watch the Jet Star Coaster as it is dismantled today in Seaside Heights? Forget fighting the traffic and crowds…you can watch it from the comfort of your computer! EarthCam has turned it’s Seaside Heights Boardwalk Cam to face the submerged coaster today, letting us all watch together as it comes down after Prince [...]

Portion of Seaside Heights Boardwalk to Reopen This Weekend

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:29:59 +0000

Crews have been working tirelessly for months to restore and rebuild the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, and all up and down the coastline. This weekend, part of the boardwalk will finally reopen, six months after Superstorm Sandy. Seaside Heights Chief of Police Tom Boyd confirms that the boardwalk in Seaside Heights will be open this [...]

Parts of Jersey Shore Still in Ruins 6 Months After Sandy

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:19:48 +0000

I remember going down to New Orleans as an intern with our sister station to do a charity toy drop off 5 months after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.

We walked through the hardest hit Lower 9th Ward, and I remember wondering how it could all look so untouched and so destroyed after that much time...but after a drive this weekend, now I get it.

Aerial Video Shows Jersey Shore Nearly 6 Months After Sandy

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:39:45 +0000

It’s been almost six months now since Hurricane Sandy changed our lives, and for those of us who live well inland, life is mostly back to normal. Many weren’t so lucky, and the devastation is still widespread. This aerial video follows Ocean Terrace in Normandy Beach, part of the barrier island section of Toms River. [...]

Help Local High School Win Dream Prom!

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:02:36 +0000

A local high school is one of four finalists in a contest to win a dream prom, and you can help them win! Rent the Runway is holding a contest for high schools affected by Hurricane Sandy, and it is now down to four finalists. Toms River High School North could be the winner of [...]

What Should the Punishment for This Guy Be?

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:17:56 +0000

Talk about kicking people when they’re down. A local man is in police custody, accused of despicable crimes against people who had already experienced devastation. Robert Kovacs of Toms River was picked up by Brick police, for allegedly looting up to 12 Sandy-damaged homes, the latest one on Toronto Drive, with possibly more victims out [...]

Sandy Recovery Benefit Planned for More Local Schools

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:15:57 +0000

A January fundraiser did so well to benefit local schools ravaged by Hurricane Sandy, that a second one is planned to get more schools back on their feet. Shore Up Our Schools II will benefit Hugh J. Boyd Elementary in Seaside Heights and Memorial School in Union Beach. It takes place this Saturday, March 2nd [...]

Spring Fix Brings Sandy Help and Concert to the Shore

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:55:11 +0000

This time of year a lot of college students are planning Spring Break vacations to places like Cancun, Miami, and Cabo… But some will be spending their time here at the not-so-tropical Jersey Shore helping Sandy-ravaged towns to get back on their feet.MTV, MTVu, and United Way have teamed up to create Spring Fix, an [...]

Why the House Shouldn't Pass the Sandy Relief Bill [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:30:28 +0000

It’s been 68 days since Hurricane Sandy tore our lives apart. People are hurting and in need of money and resources to rebuild their lives…and the government has yet to pass the Sandy relief bill. And they shouldn’t. Yet. Don’t get me wrong. I live here. I’ve seen the devastation firsthand. I recently drove through [...]

Christmas Dinner for Families Displaced by Sandy

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:48:41 +0000

It’s been amazing to see people in our community step up and help Sandy victims have a better holiday season. One local woman is planning another great event. Stephanie Salardino put together a Thanksgiving dinner for displaced families, and is planning another one for Christmas. It will take place on Sunday, December 23 at the [...]

The Weirdest Things About The 12-12-12 Concert

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:41:39 +0000

The 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief was basically awesome…but there were some strange things the show could have done without. 1. The Misplaced Delay ‘Dump’ The show was live at Madison Square Garden, simulcast on dozens of TV and radio stations across the globe…obviously everyone was on a different audio delay, because on the station [...]

Hurricane Sandy Debris Still Lines Streets

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:28:50 +0000

It's been six weeks since Hurricane Sandy pulled down trees, wrecked homes, and left the Jersey Shore in the dark for days.

In many places, signs of clean-up are slow at best.

Jersey Shore Home Disappears During Sandy Clean-Up

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:27:22 +0000

Several homes were carried away in the flood waters from Hurricane Sandy. One house though didn’t wash away…it seemed to have disappeared. So where did it go? Fox 5 reports that Nick Maria attempted to go back to his Ortley Beach summer home after the storm, and when he arrived, he discovered it was missing…and [...]

The Cost of Hurricane Sandy Recovery [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:51:25 +0000

President Obama is expected to ask Congress for $50 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid. That sounds great...until you realize that the governors of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have asked for $82 billion in relief aid.

So who should foot the bill?

The Jersey Shore – One Month Later [VIDEO]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:02:58 +0000

When Hurricane/Superstorm/MegaMess Sandy ravaged our coastline, we all saw the photos and videos of the immense damage. So what does it look like one month later? Unfortunately in the hardest hit areas, largely the same. A group of local officials and Senators toured Toms River, Seaside, and Ortley Beach on November 26. This is the [...]

Governor Christie Shows Leadership After Storm

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:22:50 +0000

I’ve said many times before that I hate politics…and that in most cases, I can’t stand politicians. Our leaders have really been put to the test in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and while some failed, others should be commended. I have to say I was incredibly impressed with Governor Christie. He may too blunt [...]

Traffic May Be Lighter Than Normal Tomorrow

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:33:53 +0000

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is typically the busiest travel day of the year, but this year things may be different at the Jersey Shore. Since Hurricane Sandy ripped through, there are several factors at play which may change this year’s travel plans, possibly putting less people on the road tomorrow. Many displaced families are unable [...]

Advice For Hurricane Sandy Survivors From New Orleans Resident

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:49:27 +0000

Few people can understand the devastation we’re facing post-Sandy like the people of New Orleans. When Katrina ripped their worlds apart in 2005, it seemed worlds away. Now, we’re closer than ever, and one Katrina survivor shares some advice. It comes via a blog post, titled as ‘Unsolicited Advice to the Northeast in the Aftermath.’ [...]

Thanksgiving Event Planned for Displaced Families

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:40:51 +0000

So many families have been displaced by Hurricane Sandy and with Thanksgiving just around the corner (it’s only a week away! Ack!) one local resident wants those in need to have a chance to enjoy the holiday. Stephanie Salardino has organized Thanksgathering, set for Wednesday, November 21 at 5 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach [...]