Sandy

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 always possible when land lines are down.

A country band, After The Reign, was declared the winner Thursday of a state-sponsored contest to create an original song that captures the New Jersey shore's resilience following the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy.

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 cameras and Light Up New Jersey, Townsquare Media New Jersey's commemoration of the first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Here are the video highlights:

A house in a neighborhood ravaged by Superstorm Sandy that was being raised for flood protection slid off its foundation and into a neighboring house Friday.

Beachgoers are celebrating another milestone in the recovery of one of New Jersey's famed seaside attractions.

A nationally syndicated comic strip is being used to bring attention to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy and ongoing storm relief efforts.

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.

The New Jersey Shore amusement pier where Superstorm Sandy knocked a roller coaster into the ocean is struggling to get its ride park back up and running.

Jon Bon Jovi has donated $1million to the Governor's Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

Tomorrow marks eight months since Sandy battered the shore.  In Brick Township, officials are using the opportunity to hold a long term recovery assistance event.

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.

While many of the old Jersey landmarks have come and gone, there is still one along a busy stretch of Route 9 in Southern Ocean County.