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Jersey Shore Tourism Season Remains On Track [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:53:01 +0000

Mayors of several of Ocean County’s Northern Barrier Island communities are in a race against time to get their beaches and tourism hot spots ready for this summer season, but is it realistic given the devastation of Sandy? The mayor’s of Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach and Toms River were in the Townsquare Media studios [...]

A Heartwarming Story From Sandy Thanks To Elen Degeneres [VIDEO]

Lou Russo — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:18 +0000

Megan and Jonathan are telling their story about Sandy throughout our special “Point in Time” show from Jenkinson’s all day today, and it is truly an amazing story. Megan and Jonathan, engaged to be married, are both first responders in Point Pleasant Beach and were both on duty during Hurricane Sandy. Both were there to [...]

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 [...]

Amazing Video of Submerged Seaside Ride Being Pulled out of Point Pleasant Beach

Matt Ryan — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:14:56 +0000

Car #17 from Funtown Pier's Arctic Circle ride, which had traveled approximately 10 miles and washed ashore in Point Pleasant Beach a few days after Sandy made landfall, was removed from the beach yesterday, according to the Barnegat Bay Island, NJ Facebook page. Check out this awesome video.

Point Beach Overnight Parking Restriction Rejected

Rosetta Key — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:37:21 +0000

Point Pleasant Beach won’t be able to restrict parking on county-owned roads in the borough. According to the Asbury Park Press, the Ocean County Freeholders said there are county roads in 33 municipalities and they can’t let one town allow unlimited parking for a few residents when everyone’s tax dollars pays for the roads. Point [...]

Jenks Club Reopens After Hurricane Sandy

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:21:07 +0000

Another major nightlife landmark at the Jersey Shore reopens this weekend…yet one more sign that we are restoring the shore! Jenks Club, on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, will reopen tomorrow night, Friday, February 15th with our own DJ Prime spinning live. Even better, there’s a restore the shore benefit concert on Saturday night, [...]

Re-opening Of Jenkinsons Marks A Big Moment For The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:47:56 +0000

It seems like just yesterday. The devastation of the place we love and the place we call home. Those first pictures that made us all feel like it would never be the same. And while it won't ever be the same, signs of progress make us feel better, and maybe even good. The opening of Jenkinson's, just days away, makes me feel good.

Trip Through Point Beach and Bay Head A Reminder Of How We Have To Stay Jersey Strong

Lou Russo — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:06:04 +0000

Point Beach and Bay Head are just two of the many towns along the Jersey Shore that are sobering reminders of just how much work lies ahead of us in the wake of Sandy, and how important it is for us to stay Jersey strong. Of course, Bay Head had been closed off and secured by the National [...]

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 [...]

A Visit To Point Pleasant Beach Brings Tears, But Also A Sign Of The Jersey Spirit

Lou Russo — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:23:57 +0000

When I stood on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach this weekend, I couldn’t believe what I saw and what I didn’t see. I saw the kind of damage you usually only see in photos of someplace else. I saw people walking around with a look of astonishment. I saw people moving furniture and belongings from [...]

Point Pleasant Beach Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Lou Russo — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:32:42 +0000

All this month we have had the honor of having representatives of The American Cancer Society, including Senior Director of Special Events, Kathleen Gelchion Daly, who joined us this morning, as well as local breast cancer survivors on the morning show to talk about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and now the big weekend is here!

Pt Beach Mayor Offers to Withdraw Early Bar Closing Ordinance

Rosetta Key — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:58:36 +0000

The proposed midnight bar closing in Point Pleasant Beach could soon be a thing of the past if lawsuits brought against the borough are dropped. According to the Point Pleasant Patch.com, Mayor Vincent Barella made the offer to withdraw the early bar closing ordinance during Tuesday night’s council meeting. However, he says lawsuits against the [...]

"Pink Out Point Beach" A Great Reminder About A Critical Month

Lou Russo — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:35:44 +0000

There is no doubt that if you walk or drive through Point Pleasant Beach, you will be reminded that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This past Friday’s “Pink Out Point Beach” is the reason for the great reminder. This past Friday many participating retailers donated a portion of their proceeds, a great gesture for an amazing [...]

Yo Got It! [PHOTOS]

Promotions — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:32:07 +0000

Lou Russo and the Point Crew hang out at the Grand Opening of Yo Got It in Point Pleasant Beach!!

Great Time In Point Pleasant Beach? Yo Got It!

Lou Russo — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:29:22 +0000

I spent some time a while back working the counter at Yo Got It Yogurt Lounge in Point Pleasant Beach as part of my Jersey Shore's Toughest Jobs series. (Click here to see the video.) I was back there last night for a Thursday night party and it was a great time!

Yo Got It Yogurt…My Latest "Jersey Shore's Toughest Job"

Lou Russo — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:52:19 +0000

As the great people at Yo Got It Frozen Yogurt Lounge on Arnold Ave in Point Pleasant Beach put together one of the coolest places around, I’m sure they weren’t thinking, “Wow, if we could only get Lou to work the counter this place would be perfect”, and yet it has happened! It was awesome [...]

Point Pleasant Beach Says No To "Jersey Shore" Spinoff [POLL]

Lou Russo — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:25:59 +0000

You can add Point Pleasant Beach to the list of towns that said no to the Jersey Shore gang. The Point Pleasant Beach Borough Council has voted unanimously to not allow MTV to film the spinoff on public property. Point Pleasant Beach has joined Hoboken and Morristown in keeping Snooki and the gang out of the town. According [...]

"Compromise" on Pt. Pleasant Beach Alcohol Ban [OPINION/POLL]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:09:17 +0000

Since the story broke, I've been very vocal about the cons of the early alcohol ban in Point Pleasant Beach. Tonight it seems the town and the businesses in Point Beach have reached what's being called a "compromise."