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You Can Text to Help Hometown Heroes

Lou Russo — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:36:01 +0000

As Memorial Day weekend is upon us, we are reminded that the Jersey shore has made great progress, but we are also reminded that there is a ton of work ahead. One of the great ways you can help our many neighbors who are still trying to recover from Sandy is to make a donation [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Another Chance for Sandy Victims to Get Free Prom Dresses

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:20:23 +0000

One of the group’s that helped with a free prom dress event for Sandy victims last month is at it again with one last event. Operation Jersey Shore Santa will distribute various dresses and gowns, as well as accessories and shoes, for local girls affected by hurricane Sandy. Whether it’s Prom, graduation, or an upcoming [...]

Thanks For Your Support Of Hometown Heroes At 'Point In Time'

Lou Russo — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:57:02 +0000

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your support of our “Point In Time” show yesterday at Jenkinson’s Pavilion in Point Pleasant Beach. Our goal was to make sure that we were respecting the difficulties so many Jersey Shore neighbors are going through, while at the same time celebrating the progress that has been made. [...]

Deans Natural Food Markets To Help Hometown Heroes This Weekend

Lou Russo — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:02:29 +0000

Dean Nelson, owner of Dean’s Natural Food Markets in Ocean Township and Shrewsbury is helping Hometown Heroes in their effort to help our neighbors all over Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Dean joined us live this morning with Hometown Heroes’ Jennifer Barna to tell us that Dean’s Natural Food Markets will be donating 10% of their profit all weekend [...]

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 [...]

Lou & Liz Live At Jenkinson's Monday For A Very Special Show

Lou Russo — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:13:04 +0000

Lou and Liz will be doing their show live all day from Jenkinson's in Point Pleasant Beach this coming Monday, March 25th starting at 6am. The show will be a look back at the devastation of Sandy and a look ahead to the first steps of restoration of the shore.

Free Prom Dresses for Hurricane Sandy Victims

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:23:07 +0000

It’s almost Prom season, and while many girls are starting to shop for their special dresses, some don’t have that luxury. Two local groups are coming together to make sure that every girl affected by Hurricane Sandy can be perfectly dressed for prom, graduation, and other upcoming special events.Operation Jersey Shore Santa and Shore2Share have [...]

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 [...]

Revamped Restaurant Opens Today in South Seaside Park

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Another sign of the Jersey Shore comeback, South Seaside Park has a newly reopened restaurant. On the border of Island Beach State Park, at 24th and Central Ave., Atlantic Bar & Grill is now Chef Mike’s ABG. I got to know Chef Mike Jurusz when he was the executive chef at 709 Point Beach, one [...]

Point On Ice Helps Hometown Heroes

Lou Russo — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:48:04 +0000

Hometown Heroes has been working tirelessly to help Hurricane Sandy victims all over the Jersey Shore and on Sunday, so many of you came out to Jersey Shore Arena in Farmingdale to help them. It was so great to see everyone come out to “Point On Ice” to have a fun afternoon of ice skating [...]

Hometown Heroes Is There To Help The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:06:51 +0000

Hometown Heroes is an organization that is really getting out there to help those in need in ther wake of Hurricane Sandy, and with each passing day, the need seems to be getting greater. We get a visit each week from Jennifer Barna of Hometown Heroes on the morning show as we help to [...]

Construction On New Seaside Heights Boardwalk Begins Today

Lou Russo — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:11:08 +0000

In another big step toward recovery at the Jersey Shore in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, construction on the new Seaside Heights boardwalk begins today. In my mind, the devastation of that horrible storm seems like yesterday, so the fact that work on the new boardwalk has begun is amazing. I know there are so many people hurting [...]

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, [...]

Casino Pier in Seaside Heights Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy

Restore the Shore — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:37:30 +0000

The Jersey Shore is at an important crossroad in the rebuilding process after Hurricane Sandy. Last Wednesday marked 100 days since the storm. Today marks 100 days until Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to the summer tourism season at the Jersey Shore. While much progress has been made, with families slowly returning to their [...]

How Many Days Until Memorial Day Weekend 2013?

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:17:56 +0000

Anyone else sick of the snow, the cold, and everything about winter? I sure am, which is why I’m very excited to announce that today marks a very important milestone in the year.As of today, there are 100 days until Memorial Day Weekend 2013 (starting Saturday, May 24.) Should you believe, like me, that the [...]

Bamboo Bar in Seaside Heights Reopens Saturday

Matt Ryan — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:18:25 +0000

The progress of restoring the shore has been nothing short of incredible. Businesses in the hardest hit areas are rebounding bigger and better than ever. Now, a legendary Seaside Heights bar is set to open its doors. The Bamboo Bar will have their relaunch party this Saturday. Owner Carmine DeRosa says that even though there [...]