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Seaside Heights After Sandy and New Boardwalk Pictures

Andy Chase — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:18:53 +0000

I was going through my cell phone, and I came across a bunch of pictures that I took in just a few weeks after Hurricane Sandy destroyed the boardwalk in Seaside Heights.

Everyone Loves a Good Photo Bomb!

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:55:22 +0000

And I’m proud to say that the guy with the big grin in the photo just to the right of Matt Lauer of the Today show in Seaside Heights this morning is our fellow DJ, Matt Ryan, from our sister station, 94.3 The Point. More on the official opening of the Seaside Heights boardwalk this morning with special coverage on the Today [...]

Seaside Heights – Memorial Day 2013 Guide

Meredith Chambers — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:23 +0000

If you’re looking for information about Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th) 2013 at the beach and boardwalk of Seaside Heights, then check out this guide with details including a list of open businesses, beach hours, fees and live progress of the boardwalk reconstruction!

Is The New Seaside Heights Roller Coaster Name Offensive?

Varacchi — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:10:53 +0000

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? Casino Pier is on schedule to be open by Memorial Day, but they are unsure as to how many rides will be open. [...]

The Jet Star Coaster Demolition Begins Today

Varacchi — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:03:04 +0000

It will be an odd feeling when the now infamous coaster finally is removed from the water in Seaside. The coaster became an unexpected symbol for the Jersey Shore after Superstorm Sandy. The coaster itself brought back memories to many of us of our time spent in Seaside. Those great memories contrasted again the crushing [...]

Prince Harry to Visit Jersey Shore Towns Hard Hit by Sandy

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:23:38 +0000

The British are coming, the British are coming! Specifically Prince Harry and specifically this week to two towns hard hit by Sandy at the Jersey shore. According to huffingtonpost.com, Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel said last Monday that Harry, an heir to the British throne, will take a short walk along Barnegat Lane, along the town’s [...]

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

Jet Star Roller Coaster Ready to be Removed

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:15:31 +0000

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. According to an article at our sister station, New Jersey 101.5: Seaside Heights Mayor Bill Akers says, even though the roller coaster’s [...]

Shore Dreams for Kids Needs Our Help

Andy Chase — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:42:04 +0000

"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.

2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seaside Heights NJ is ON!!

Andy Chase — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:35:18 +0000

After much uncertainty...The 2013 Seaside Heights St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday March 9th! Click here to read the full story

Join the Hawk's Andy Chase and Bud Light at the Beachcomber in Seaside Heights for a post parade party starting around 1:30p. The best dressed Leprechaun wins a Bud Light Cooler stuffed with awesome Bud Light gear!

Klee's Bar in Seaside Heights Hosting a Restore the Shore Homecoming Benefit [AUDIO]

Andy Chase — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:57:44 +0000

On Wednesday February 27th, Klee's Bar & Grill in Seaside Heights will be hosting a beer and wine sampling benefit for Hometown Heroes and Restore the Shore from 6p-10p.

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Update

Andy Chase — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:48:17 +0000

Just a few weeks since the first pylon was driven into the sand in Seaside Heights to build the new boardwalk, some considerable progress has been made. Millstone-based Sidd & Associates, the company contracted to rebuild the boardwalk, are required to get the job done by May 10th or they will be fined $7,500 a [...]

Will The New Seaside Heights Boardwalk Be The Same? [POLL/AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:43:35 +0000

It took Superstorm Sandy a couple of hours to totally wipe out the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Now, Borough officials have started the rebuilding process. In less than three months time, the one-mile long walkway will rise again out of the rubble. But the big question on everyone’s mind: will it ever be the same? Can [...]

First Pylon for NEW Seaside Heights Boardwalk Placed in Ground Today

Andy Chase — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:52:28 +0000

It was one more step closer to normalcy today on the Jersey Shore. The rebuilding of the Seaside Heights boardwalk is officially underway.Officials, residents, and a big group of visitors of Seaside Heights gathered outside the Beachcomber Bar for a ceremony to drill the first pylon back into the ground to rebuild the boardwalk that [...]

A Landmark Day In Seaside Heights [VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:14:52 +0000

It’s a landmark day in Seaside Heights and one that will go down in the history books. [button href="http://nj1015.com/tags/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Sandy" align="center"] It was October 29th, 2012 when Superstorm Sandy hit our state, wiping out most of the iconic structure. While the old walkway is gone and the debris has been removed, the [...]

Seaside Heights Boardwalk Rebirth Begins

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:15:35 +0000

How many people can you awaken before dawn to go and look at earth movers and pile drivers? In Seaside Heights today, the answer is, basically, everyone.[button href="http://nj1015.com/tags/sandy/" title="FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Sandy" align="center"] At 8 AM, groundward driving of the first piling began for the tourist mecca’s new boardwalk, replacing what was destroyed in [...]

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

Casino Pier in Seaside Heights Rebuilding After Hurricane Sandy

Restore the Shore — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:37:30 +0000

The Jersey Shore is at an important crossroad in the rebuilding process after Hurricane Sandy. Last Wednesday marked 100 days since the storm. Today marks 100 days until Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to the summer tourism season at the Jersey Shore. While much progress has been made, with families slowly returning to their [...]

The Boardwalk's Coming Back and You're Invited to the Kick off!

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:25:54 +0000

The official rebuilding of the seaside Heights boardwalk kicks off this Friday, February 15th! Officials will drive the first piling with the support of the mayor, Restore the Shore vendors and of course, YOU! The festivities will be at The Beachcomber at 100 Ocean Terrace with food, cocktails, bagpipes by Shamrock and Thistle, and much, [...]