Christie Strongly Defends His Sandy Aid Efforts [AUDIO]
Almost a year and a half after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Garden state, Gov. Chris Christie says he is pressing ahead with rebuilding and restoration as top priorities, even as critics question the...
View ArticleSandy Help on the Way
Eighteen months after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Garden State, some are complaining the grant process to help those affected by the hurricane has slowed down to a trickle, but Gov. Chris Christie...
View ArticleEgg Harbor Township Hotel to Pay $64,500 to Resolve Price Gouging Allegations
The Econo Lodge in Egg Harbor Township has agreed to pay just over $64,500 to resolve the State’s allegations that the hotel engaged in over 500 instances of unlawful price gouging...
View ArticleFlood Risk Open House Thursday in Ventnor
If flooding is a big concern, you are invited to attend a flood risk open house being held this Thursday, February 5th, in Ventnor. Continue reading…
View ArticleSurvey Names Atlantic City as the Second Most Unfriendly City on the Planet
After surveying 200,000 people, a new survey from Travel and Leisure has named Atlantic City as the second most unfriendly city on the planet. Continue reading…
View ArticleChristie rips Sandy foreclosure protection bill -- but signs it into law
Gov. Chris Christie enacts a law letting Sandy-impacted homeowners get mortgage forbearance -- with a scathing statement that warns it may violate federal law. Continue reading…
View ArticleOcean County Authorities Searching For Fraudulent Superstorm Sandy Contractor
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is searching for 42-year-old Jamie Lynn Lawson, a Superstorm Sandy contractor wanted for fraudulent activity who has been on the run since this past December....
View ArticleWPG Exclusive: The Definitive Gov. Chris Christie Exit Interview
We earned an exclusive and rare opportunity to spend one hour with Governor Chris Christie, exactly 19 hours after he left office, where he became the first New Jersey Governor in 28 years to serve two...
View ArticleSix Years Later, Sandy Victims Want to 'Cross the Finish Line'
"It's pretty distressing," said Atlantic City resident Sharon Zappia, who travels daily from her rental home to her actual home that was flooded by 28 inches of water and sewage in late October, 2012....
View ArticleBillions Spent to Build NJ Homes in Places at High Risk to Flood
The destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 hasn't deterred many folks from planting their lives along New Jersey's coast. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore Contractors Added to the Ongoing List of Sandy Fraudsters
Two more Sandy contractors have been added to the list of contractors who committed Sandy fraud in Ocean and Atlantic Counties. Continue reading…
View ArticleIs NJ prepared for the next Sandy? We may not know until it comes
The superstorm was a "transformative event" in 2012 in the same way that COVID-19 has been in 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleSuperstorm Sandy Recovery Continues [POLL/AUDIO]
Six months after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Garden State, two-thirds of those in the hardest hit areas are back to normal. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Christie Curses Over Dune Opponents [VIDEO/POLL]
Government officials have been planning for a new system of sand dunes along New Jersey's coastline, in order to prevent similar destruction that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, but some homeowners...
View ArticleSandy Damaged Waterways Causing Problems for South Jersey Boaters
While the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy is still visible up and down the New Jersey coastline, we're now learning more about the damage caused in places we can't see. Continue reading…
View ArticleMichelle Obama Getting Help from NJ Students
Schoolchildren from New Jersey shore communities battered by Superstorm Sandy will join Michelle Obama for a garden harvest next week. Continue reading…
View ArticleChristie, Jersey Shore Welcome Summer [POLL/VIDEO]
Governor Chris Christie is leading the Jersey Shore's welcome to summer by cutting a symbolic ribbon on NBC's Today Show live from the beach in Seaside Heights. Continue reading…
View ArticleObama Declares The Jersey Shore “Back In Business” [VIDEO]
President Barack Obama delivered an upbeat, pep-rally-like speech outside Convention Hall in rainy Asbury Park and declared, "The Jersey Shore is back in business!" Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Flood Maps Out
More than seven months after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore, thousands of homeowners are getting some relief from crushing rebuilding and insurance costs. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ Boaters And Bathers Urged To Keep Eyes Open [POLL/AUDIO]
New Jersey officials have been working for months to clear Sandy debris out of the ocean and in back bays up and down the Jersey Shore, but boaters and swimmers are still being advised to stay vigilant...
View ArticleThousands in Ocean County Still in Need After Sandy [AUDIO]
It's been over eight months since Superstorm Sandy and although the shore is open for business this summer, there are still thousands of Ocean County residents in need of help. Continue reading…
View ArticleSummer Anthem Contest
A campaign promoting post-Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts along the Jersey shore is launching a contest for musical artists to create an original song to become New Jersey's summer anthem. Continue...
View ArticleSandy Brings Baby Boom in NJ [AUDIO]
It's been nine months since Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore, and now, hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean counties are seeing a 20 to 30 percent spike in the number of babies being born....
View ArticleGov. Christie on Texting, Red Light Cameras and Light Up NJ [VIDEO]
The August edition of Ask The Governor found Gov. Chris Christie talking about how ready New Jersey is for the next big storm, a court ruling about texting, the continuing controversy over red light...
View ArticleCommunication Key in NJ Emergencies
Consider this a Sandy lesson learned by New Jersey officials. In the immediate aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, it quickly became clear that communication is vital, but it’s not...
View ArticleAtlantic City Tourism Rebounds After Sandy [POLL/AUDIO]
Superstorm Sandy made summer 2013 a challenge for most shore towns, but Atlantic City faced unique hurdles, dealing with the storm while in the midst of a major redevelopment initiative. Continue reading…
View ArticleOcean City and Mantoloking Moving to Take Dune Easements
Two Jersey shore towns will move soon to seize narrow strips of oceanfront land from owners whose refusal to grant permission for the work has been blocking a desperately needed shore protection...
View ArticleGovernor Christie and 81 Hours of Sandy [VIDEO]
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy hitting New Jersey. Continue reading…
View ArticleShare Your Light Up NJ Photos With Us [PHOTOS]
Cat Country 107.3 and the rest of Townsquare Media is proud to host one of several 'Light Up New Jersey' events this evening in Ocean City. We will honor the strength of the Jersey Shore one year after...
View ArticleChris Christie Cruises to Re-election Victory [VIDEO/AUDIO]
By a 22-point margin yesterday, Gov. Chris Christie got the landslide win he was craving. Continue reading…
View ArticleMillions Available for Post-Sandy Expenses [AUDIO]
Victims of Superstorm Sandy, who are falling behind on living expenses, could be eligible for up to $15,000 in assistance grants. Continue reading…
View ArticleFeds Auditing Christie’s Sandy Ad Spending, Pallone Says
A federal audit of Sandy aid money used to produce "Stronger than the Storm" TV commercials was described as "routine and standard" by Gov. Christie's office Monday. The Democratic congressman who...
View ArticleCritics: Sandy Aid Distribution Mishandled
Advocates for low-income and Spanish-speaking New Jersey residents say the Christie administration is botching the distribution of Superstorm Sandy recovery aid. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Christie To Hold a Town Hall Meeting in Brigantine
Gov. Christie and members of his cabinet will be holding a town hall meeting in Brigantine on Wednesday, April 2nd. Continue reading…
View ArticleAn Open Letter Re: New Jersey Super Storm Sandy
We saw a report on TV of then-Governor Christie warning us to take the storm seriously. I believe his quote was, "we're not risking the lives of first responders to save some idiot's ass because he...
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