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Jet Star Roller Coaster Ready to be Removed
The arguably most recognized image of Sandy's destruction, the Jet Star Roller Coaster that ended up in the ocean in Seaside Heights after the superstorm hit last fall, will be taken away soon.
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Do It Duo For Pets Visited the Hawk’s Nest [VIDEO]
April 11, 2013 Another one of the casualties after Hurricane Sandy was all the displaced pets and animals. Animal shelters were overwhelmed with the amount of animals that came in days following Hurricane Sandy. The cost to run, and maintain the animal shelters financially went through the roof
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“Sandy Girls” Dress Distribution in Brick!
Thank you to Jackie O'Leary who let us know about a special event to help young girls affected by Sandy, who need a special dress for prom, graduation, Sweet 16, etc.
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Operation Cupcake Celebrates 10,000 Cupcakes! [VIDEO]
April 9, 2013 I was honored to meet these amazing young ladies a month ago in the Hawk Studio.
Operation Cupcake was started in November 2012 by two fifth grade New Jersey girls Emma and Nina who wanted to use their love of baking cupcakes to support Hurricane Sandy victims and relief workers. Click READ MORE to check out their video.
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Couples affected by Hurricane Sandy Can Win A Free Wedding Package
April 8, 2013 Were you or someone you know planning a Jersey Shore Wedding only to have the wedding plans affected by Super Storm Sandy? The Jersey Shore Wedding Association is going to try to help.
Some couples lost their home or possessions, lost their venue or vendors due to the storm, and some had to reschedule due to time or financial burdens caused by Sandy.
Whatever your story - the Jersey Shore Wedding Association is here to help! Tell them your story...
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FEMA Extended the Deadline for Sandy Relief
Don't forget that recently FEMA extended the deadline for filing to receive assistance for Sandy repairs.
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Free Counseling for Sandy Victims Displaced to Monmouth County
So many have been devastated by the infamous storm last fall and so many could use a place to receive emotional support.
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Shore Dreams for Kids Needs Our Help
April 3, 2013 "Shore Dreams for Kids", the annual event in Seaside Heights that provides a day of powerboat rides and carnival-style fun for mentally and physically challenged children and adults is suffering financially since Hurricane Sandy.
The event this year is scheduled for Saturday July 13th.
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Hometown Heroes and Local Businesses Featured on Accuweather.com
March 28, 2013 It's exactly 5 months since Hurricane Sandy ravaged the jersey Shore. There are still a lot of unanswered questions. A lot of anxiety by homeowners who do not know when they will get insurance checks to rebuild or repair their homes.
Accuweather.com sent a camera crew along for a tour of the Jersey Shore with Mike Schwartz of Hometown Heroes to see the progress that has been made since Hurricane Sandy. Check out the story and video here
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It’s Official: New Jersey Adopts Federal Flood Map Rules
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Building A Sandy Castle in Point Pleasant
March 25, 2013 Today was the opening ceremony for Ed Jarrett's attempt to break his own Guinness Record for the World's Tallest Sandcastle, being built outside Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. The weather got in the way, but I still got some good pictures!
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Shocking Photos During Hurricane Sandy Captured From the Mantoloking Bridge
March 22, 2013 Photos of the devastation that was happening at the height of Hurricane Sandy were released today.
A camera that was running on generator power and that was attached to the underneath of the Mantoloking bridge took these photos of the debris rushing through Barnegat Bay.
Go to APP.com to see more photos