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President Obama Declares Major Disaster In Pennsylvania From Superstorm Sandy

The declaration makes aid available for state and local efforts to recover from the effects of sandy between Oct. 26 and Nov. 8 of last year.

2013/01/11

Seaside Heights Roller Coaster (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Seaside Heights Man In Police Custody After Allegedly Planting Flag Atop Submerged Coaster

Police say a Seaside Heights man who was attempting to show his patriotism ended up in handcuffs on Tuesday morning.

2013/01/08

Mayor Of Shore Town Devastated By Sandy Stunned By Government’s Decision Not To Vote On Storm Relief Bill

“You can see the federal government just is dysfunctional at best,” says Mayor Bill Akers.

2013/01/02

New Jersey Shore Artist To Auction Off Mural Pieces For Superstorm Sandy Relief

With each stroke of his paintbrush, Cape May artist David Macomber wants to help people in New Jersey shore towns devastated by superstorm Sandy.

2012/12/13

Residents Along The Jersey Shore Anxiously Await FEMA Housing

A one bedroom trailer –- even with minimal furnishings, a bathroom and kitchenette — is what Tony and Lois Williams of Ortley Beach would prefer over the small Holiday Inn hotel room in Absecon that they have called home for the last several weeks.

2012/12/11

(Hurricane Sandy also damaged homes in Mantoloking, NJ, about 20 miles north of Long Beach Island. Credit: Mario Tama/ Getty Images)

President Obama Asks For $60.4 Billion In Aid For Areas Hit Hard By Sandy

President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October, congressional aides said Friday.

2012/12/07

Governor Christie Meets President Obama At The White House, In Town To Discuss Superstorm Aid Funding

President Barack Obama has met with New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie at the White House.

2012/12/06

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Polls: Chris Christie’s Popularity Takes Off After Hurricane Sandy

Two new polls show New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is more popular than ever after Hurricane Sandy.

2012/11/27

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New Jersey Storm Victims Scrambling To Find Rental Homes

Thousands of New Jersey residents displaced by Superstorm Sandy are frantically calling real estate offices, looking to rent a home or apartment while they figure out what to do about their storm-ravaged homes.

2012/11/11

Rutgers Easing Grade Requirements After Storm

Rutgers University is letting students struggling to recover from last week’s superstorm take their classes on a pass/no-credit basis this semester.

2012/11/09

3 On Your Side: Landlord Waives Rent For Residents With No Heat Due To Sandy

Mary Jane Kutch has radiators for heat in her Chelsea Village Apartment in Atlantic City but is relying on the steam from boiling water on her gas stove to keep her warm.

2012/11/08

Seaside Heights Officials Announce Re-Entry Plan For Residents

The following is an announcement regarding the re-entry into Seaside Heights, New Jersey, a town hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.

2012/11/08

(Red Cross workers pack up one of the trucks that will be stationed throughout the Delaware Valley. Credit: Tim Jimenez)

Red Cross Fundraising Blitz Continues For Victims Of Hurricane Sandy

The Red Cross fundraising blitz continued in high gear on Tuesday in its effort to handle everyone who was displaced during Hurricane Sandy.

2012/11/06

(Homes in North Beach, Long Beach Island were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Credit: Carey Codd)

Residents Allowed To Briefly Return To Long Beach Island

For the first time since Hurricane Sandy crashed the Jersey shore, Long Beach Island will be open to homeowners on Monday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

2012/11/04

Christie: New Jersey Continues To Recover From Superstorm

Governor Chris Christie says all 21 New Jersey counties will now be included in the major disaster area declaration, so all residents will now be able to seek assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.

2012/11/04