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Chris Angelo Places American Flag On Top Of Sunken Roller Coaster- Then Get's Arrested Arrested

Davey Jones — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:36:36 +0000

Yesterday, 38-year-old Chris Angelo of New Jersey wanted to bring much more needed attention to the Superstorm Sandy relief effort by placing an American Flag on a submerged roller coaster in Seaside Heights. What happened next you ask? He got arrested. Chris swam to the coaster, climbed it, and planted the flag. Police didn’t say [...]

Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 Concert – Video Highlights

Dave Lifton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:19:28 +0000

So how about that incredible concert last night? We’re pretty sure people are still filing out of Madison Square Garden today. In all, the show was nearly six hours in length with one of the greatest collections of rock musicians ever assembled on one stage, including Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, [...]

The Best and Worst of the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Benefit

TheFW Staff — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:05:52 +0000

Yesterday’s 12-12-12 benefit concert for Hurricane Sandy relief raised over $30 million dollars, but it wasn’t all good. We’re still cringing for Bobby Moynihan’s awkward appearance as his ‘SNL‘ character “Drunk Uncle,” for example. Kanye West wore a skirt, which is bad in and of itself, but it was a leather skirt, which is always [...]

Volunteers From The Limp Lizard Are Heading Down To New Jersey To Help Sandy Victims

Davey Jones — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:10:50 +0000

Over the past few weeks, many communities across the country have helped out New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and of course New Jersey to help people affected by Sandy. Locally we helped out with Herb Philipson's and now the Limp Lizard is reaching out in the best way it can, by providing great food.

WCNY-TV To Air Hurricane Sandy Documentary

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:09:23 +0000

We've all been concerned about the devastation and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy two weeks ago. Now, a special Nova documentary will be broadcast on PBS and aired locally on WCNY-TV, Sunday, November 18th.

Mick Fleetwood Leads 'RebuildRecover' Efforts Along Jersey Coast

Chad Childers — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:11:44 +0000

Mick Fleetwood is one of several musicians that have banded together to help promote Move for Hunger’s ‘RebuildRecover‘ program in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The Fleetwood Mac drummer taped a video message in which he states, “We’re all in this together, for the long haul … We are restoring, rebuilding and recovering the communities [...]

National Weather Service Would Rather You Not Call This Winter Storm 'Athena'

Emerald Catron — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:27:14 +0000

Nature straight up does not care that we are nowhere near recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Winter Storm Athena is on her way to kick us square in the jollies. Promising snow, rain, “pellets of ice” (everyone’s favorite), and gusts of wind up to 60 mph, this is going to suck majorly. Parts of [...]

Another Storm Could Hit East Coast After Hurricane Sandy

Polly Wogg — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:09:35 +0000

As the East Coast cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, another storm is on the way. According to the Weather Channel, a low pressure system is forecast to move up the East Coast and deliver significant impacts to the Northeast Wednesday and Thursday. If the low tracks close to the coast, the coast will be dealing [...]

Hear an Amazing Story of Survival During Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:59:52 +0000

There have been a lot of awful or inspiring stories coming out of Hurricane Sandy. This manages to be both. A man found a note in his house scrawled by a person who had taken a blanket to keep hypothermia at bay. The author of the note was sure he was dying.

See How New Yorkers Are Commuting Post-Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:49:34 +0000

Hey, thanks Sandy! As if people didn't hate taking the bus enough, now we get to wait in a line to wait in line to ride one. That's right -- the lines have lines. It's taking people multiple hours to get to and from work. Good thing it's not miserable outside. Just kidding, it totally is! Here are some pics of what people are doing just to get to work.

Townsquare New York Joins the Effort to Restore the Shore in New Jersey

Eric Meier — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:10:44 +0000

The Townsquare News Network/New York has joined the effort to Restore the Shore in New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy. Communities along the New Jersey shore were devastated by the storm. Restore the Shore is an effort to raise awareness and funds to rebuild the seaside communities from Sandy Hook to Long Beach Island. Join us in our efforts. You [...]

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:13:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

Bon Jovi Committed To Helping New York City With Soul Kitchen Restaurant

Davey Jones — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:43:24 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi has cut a European promo trip short to return to the U.S and be with his family after Sandy. He was overseas promoting “Bon Jovi’s 2013 tour”. Now the singer is back in the states to help out. Jon Bon tells London’s Daily Mail: “I really need to get back home, having [...]

See Devastating Before and After Photos of Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:00:57 +0000

While many people took to Facebook bragging about how much booze they stockpiled and how Hurricane Sandy wasn't very strong at all, the following heartbreaking scenes were happening in other places. It's awful. To give you a better idea of the destruction, we've provided before pictures as well. In case you thought maybe people like to swim down FDR drive.

Sammy Hagar's Atlantic City Bar Trashed By Hurricane Sandy

Dave Lifton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:41:16 +0000

It has become a rite of passage for rock fans visiting Atlantic City to get trashed at Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar & Grill. However, Mother Nature has enacted its own form of revenge, as Hurricane Sandy has wreaked considerable damage to the beachfront party spot.

Zombie Pirate Gives Insight into Hurricane Sandy

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:43:47 +0000

Covering Hurricane Sandy has proven to be quite a feat. It's difficult to keep up with all the information pouring into the newsrooms, but who gets to experience the brunt of it all? Reporters. Poor, poor reporters.

Hurricane Sandy's Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:48:58 +0000

This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.

Hurricane Sandy Damages Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Lifton — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:11:18 +0000

We've all been glued to our television sets with great concern as we watch the reports of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. The massive size of the "superstorm" has caused its effects to be felt beyond the East Coast and as far west as Cleveland, where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has suffered damage as a result.

After Sandy, a Major Above-Ground Rat Invasion May Be Next for New York

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:34:02 +0000

If you've spent time in New York City, you've seen your share of rats. The most common place to spot the unpopular rodents is in the city's subways. Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, many of the subway tunnels are currently flooded, leaving the rats nowhere to go but up.

And according to experts, they will have no problem doing so.

7 Photos That Are NOT Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:52:59 +0000

Don't always believe everything Facebook tells you. If it was all true, do you have any idea how many dollars would've been donated to charity for liking that picture of a kitten? It can't be all true, and it's not. Here are some pictures of "Hurricane Sandy" circulating around that most certainly are NOT pictures of Hurricane Sandy. You're welcome.