Friday, May 3, 2013
18 of 20 largest sewage spills in the northeast were reported in New Jersey and New York.
New Jersey saw approximately 5.1 billion gallons of untreated or partially treated sewage flow into waterways in the weeks and months following Superstorm Sandy, according to new data released by Climate Central. In total, the eight states hardest-hit by the storm had 11 billion gallons flow into canals, rivers and bays. "To put that in perspective, 11 billion gallons is equal to New York’s Central Park stacked 41 feet high with sewage, or more than 50 times the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The vast majority of that sewage flowed into the waters of New York City and northern New Jersey in the days and weeks during and after the storm," the Climate Central report said. Data included in the report was compiled from state agencies and …
Friday, April 5, 2013
They say the use of smartphones would have been a big help during the storm.
Communication was the key element missing in the days following Superstorm Sandy, residents said at a meeting with JCP&L executives Friday. Bridgewater resident Neha Limaye Pallod—who arranged the meeting and was joined by a few members of a statewide Facebook group she started to make JCP&L answer for its response to power outages in November—said the lack of information on a street level is where the system was truly flawed. Pallod and other residents met with JCP&L officials at their Morristown headquarters, and she said many made recommendations about how to fix communication for the future. Click here to read our Cover-It-Live story of live tweets from the meeting. “Calls are not getting logged correctly,” she said. “Reporting outages…
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Wayne Ford hosts event for Bob Franco, who suffered a spinal cord injury during Sandy.
Wayne Ford stepped up to help show their support for Officer Bob Franco, a Wayne police officer who suffered a severe spinal cord injury during Storm Sandy. "This is overwhelming and greatly appreciated," Franco said. "I am getting better every day." Franco was seriously injured during Superstorm Sandy in October when a tree fell on the vehicle he was occupying. Capt. Mark McGrath immediately rushed to help Franco and dozens of police and emergency workers rescued him. Franco underwent weeks of physical rehabiliation and has made remarkable progress. He hopes to return to active duty soon. Students from the Wayne School of Rock performed. Phillip Boykin, a Tony-nominated Broadway performer, sang for those in attendance. One of the big …
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The majority of the homes suffered between $8,000 and $29,000 worth of damage.
More than 300 Wayne homes suffered between $8,000 and about $29,000 worth of damage caused by Superstorm Sandy last October. In total, 334 homes suffered damage; 31 of them suffered damage totaling less than $8,000. High winds uprooted hundreds of trees, some of which fell on homes and vehicles. Many of the homes, 132, were owned by individuals or families earning more than $90,000; 115 were owned by individuals or families earning between $30,000 and $90,000. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs released the number of residences and businesses damaged by Sandy throughout the state last week. NJ Spotlight created an interactive map of the information, broken down by municipality, last week. Statewide, nearly 87,000 housing units …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
All proceeds from merchandise and beer sales benefit storm charities.
Pub dwellers can raise a pint and raise money for Superstorm Sandy victims with the debut of FU Sandy draft. The hybrid white ale (the FU stands for Forever Unloved, of course) is a special brew created by New Jersey's own Flying Fish Brewing Co. All proceeds are dedicated to Sandy-related charities, and Flying Fish hopes to raise at least $50,000 from beer and merchandise sales. Twenty-two pubs throughout the region are now pouring the brew, including the Taphouse Grille in Wayne. Flying Fish founder Gene Muller said the brewery "knew immediately that we wanted to do something to help" after Sandy struck, the Huffington Post reports. "Every single aspect of this beer, from the man-hours spent brewing it to the hops used to season it to …
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Taphouse Grille
344 French Hill Rd, Wayne, NJ
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Downloadable app comes after customers demand better communication following Superstorm Sandy.
The parent company of Jersey Central Power and Light is touting its new mobile phone app, which the company says could be helpful during times of power outages. The app launched by FirstEnergy Corp. is free for its customers in the five states the company's utilities serve, and offers quicker access to outage maps, simplified reporting of outages, and access to personal account information. “Our new smartphone app and mobile website make it easier for our customers to stay in touch with us and conduct every-day transactions when they’re on the go, whether it’s reporting a power outage or paying a bill,” Ronald I. Green, vice president of Customer Service, said. “The new tools also make our simple and secure online bill payment programs …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Restaurant will donate 100 percent of profits from the sale of the special burger this week to the Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.
Burger Deluxe is helping to raise money for families affected by Superstorm Sandy. Until Monday, Feb. 11, the restaurant will donate all of the proceeds from the sales of the Hurricane Sandy Relief Burger to the Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. The non-profit organization, chaired by First Lady Mary Pat Christie, has helped to raise more than $32 million to help New Jersey families recover from what was called the worst storm in the state’s history. The storm left unseen devistation along the Jersey Shore. “It’s been three months since Sandy hit New Jersey and our state is still a long way from total recovery,” said Burger Deluxe manager Zeki Yesilyurt. “As a local business, it’s our responsibility to help and we’re happy to provide residents…
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Governor hailed as hero following Sandy, says he's 'more ready' to consider presidential run.
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Thursday, January 24
Gov. Chris Christie has been considered by some legislators and constituents to be somewhat of a hero for his response and leadership following Superstorm Sandy. But now that the storm has passed, the governor is looking toward the future and a potential run for presidency, according to a Time magazine article, "The Boss," about the state's leader. As Republicans look to place a strong candidate in the 2016 presidential election, Christie may be their choice. But state Democratic leaders said there is much the governor has still not delivered on during his tenure. Despite rumors that he was planning to run for president in 2012, Christie publicly announced several times over that he did not have intentions to run. Now months later, after …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Officials hear more stories of how utility company failed to help residents in a timely manner after Tropical Storm Sandy.
Officials gathered more ammunition against Jersey Central Power & Light at a special meeting Monday. The meeting was part of a series of steps the town is taking to oust JCP&L from providing power to its 3,000 Wayne customers. PSE&G provides power to about 19,000 residents. Officials know that it may be impossible to get JCP&L out of the township, but they want to at least try and see if the utility company can at least upgrade its equipment and infrastructure. “They are taking your money every month, so they have an obligation to make sure your power doesn’t go out every time the wind blows,” said Mayor Chris Vergano. Vergano and other town officials want to have the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) revoke JCP&L’s license to sell …
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475 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Mayor Chris Vergano wants to hear residents' complaints and stories regarding the power utility.
Mayor Chris Vergano is hosting a meeting Monday to discuss with residents their negative experiences with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) during and after Tropical Storm Sandy. The informal meeting will be held 8 p.m. in the council chamber in the municipal building. Vergano and township attorney Matthew Giacobbe will attend the meeting. Officials plan on filling a complaint with the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to get JCP&L’s license to sell power in Wayne revoked. Residents will have a chance to sign the complaint at the meeting. “Our goal is to file a complaint not just as the township of Wayne but the township plus all the residents named individually to try and get our point across,” Vergano said. JCP&L provides power …
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