Sandy

In an effort to encourage Sandy-impacted homeowners to resettle in their primary residences and help them with reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation and mitigation, the state Department of Community Affairs has launched the reNew Jersey Stronger housing assistance initiative which will provide $780 million in grants to assist those who are eligible.

The miniature golf course that became yet another victim of Sandy, with poor old Bill getting knocked down and laid out, is being revived in Ortley Beach just in time for the holiday weekend!

With the destruction and removal of the Jet Star Coaster in Seaside, people are working on rebuilding the pier and the attractions...do you think the name of this coaster goes too far?

Earlier today, Prince Harry surveyed the damage that Sandy left behind at the Jersey shore, escorted by Governor Chris Christie.

It will be an odd feeling when the now infamous coaster finally is removed from the water in Seaside.

The Restore the Shore Music Festival is happening this Saturday May 18th in Seaside Park right next door to the Saw Mill starring some of the best New Jersey PARTY BANDS. The event is TOTALLY FREE but Voluntary donations will be accepted for Hometown Heroes and the coolest Restore the Shore gear will be on sale! Bands Performing: The Nerds Screaming Broccoli Undisputed Mashwork Orange The Benjamins

Happy (belated) birthday to Billy Squier, who celebrated a birthday yesterday, born on May 12, 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The mayor of a storm-wrecked Jersey shore town said Monday that England's Prince Harry will visit next week before heading to a news conference nearby.

Andy Chase showed you a portion of the beautiful new Seaside Heights boardwalk yesterday in his blog, and now I want to showcase a photo from a friend who shared this shot of Spring Lake's brand new boardwalk and gazebo at Newark Avenue in front of The Breakers.

Earlier in the week, Seaside Heights officials announced that the new boardwalk would be open from Webster Ave heading south to Seaside Park starting on Saturday. They opened it early!!

The first pylon for the new boardwalk in Seaside Heights was driven into the sand back in January, and starting this weekend, people will once again will be able to walk on the new boardwalk from Webster Ave south to Seaside Park. Temporary railings will be installed but there still won't be beach access until Memorial Day

It's hard to believe that today is the six month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. An event that has changed the Jersey Shore forever. So many thoughts go through my head about how things are today six months later. I feel a sense of hope and excitement, but I also have a strong sense of anxiety as well.