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Restore the Shore Music Festival is This Saturday May 18th!

Andy Chase — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:57:57 +0000

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

Pictures From the NEW Seaside Heights Boardwalk

Andy Chase — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:44:03 +0000

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!!

Section Of The Seaside Boardwalk Reopens This Weekend!

Andy Chase — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:17:07 +0000

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

Some Personal Thoughts Of Hurricane Sandy Six Months Later

Andy Chase — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:52:23 +0000

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.

Do It Duo For Pets Visited the Hawk's Nest [VIDEO]

Andy Chase — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:19:33 +0000

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. Lucy age 11, and Alex age 10, felt the need [...]

Operation Cupcake Celebrates 10,000 Cupcakes! [VIDEO]

Andy Chase — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:27:47 +0000

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.

Hometown Heroes and Local Businesses Featured on Accuweather.com

Andy Chase — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:56:24 +0000

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

Saying Hello to Jersey Shore Businesses 100 Days After Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Andy Chase — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:08:31 +0000

100 Days after Hurricane Sandy hit, Jersey Shore businesses are slowly getting back on their feet. I took a trip down hard hit Route 35 with Mike Schwartz of Hometown Heroes, and Tom Dunphy of Restore the Shore to welcome back some of the business owners. Click "Read More" to check out the video

Casino Pier in Seaside Heights NJ: 100 days After Hurricane Sandy

Andy Chase — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:44:26 +0000

Wednesday February 6th marked 100 days after Hurricane Sandy destroyed most of the Jersey Shore. Andy Chase from 105.7 The Hawk, Mike Schwartz of "Hometown Heroes", and a film crew from "Restore the Shore" made a trip to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, NJ to see the progress since the destruction of their amusement park from Hurricane Sandy

Moose's Tavern – Balls and Brews Tasting [AUDIO]

Andy Chase — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:36:26 +0000

We love food! You love food. We LOVE beer. You LOVE Beer. It's a perfect combination for a great night at Longshots in Waretown Thursday Jan 31st. We are pairing the best food "balls" and beers, and YOU get to eat it all. Tix are $20, and portion of the proceeds benefit Hometown Heroes. Click "Read More" to hear the interview that Andy Chase did with another great restaurant participating in "Balls and Brews"

Restore the Shore Tasting Benefit Event [PHOTOS]

Bradley James — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:28:56 +0000

Townsquare Media, R&R Marketing and Design Build Construction helped put together an amazing night for Hometown Heroes at the Eagle Oaks Country Club!

Hometown Heroes Joins Andy Chase in Studio

Andy Chase — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:26:03 +0000

Hometown Heroes has been serving New Jersey for the last four years by helping out families and individuals in crisis. They have now teamed up with "Restore The Shore" to help out the victims who have lost so much from Superstorm Sandy.

Thank You to ALL the Hawk Listeners

Andy Chase — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:08:51 +0000

It’s hard to believe that another holiday season is upon us. It is really amazing how quickly time goes by. And this time of year makes you reflect on what you have around you. I just feel the need to come on here and say a quick thank you to each and everyone of you [...]