Disaster Recovery Center hours change

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 New Jersey disaster recovery center hours are now 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.   Nine disaster recovery centers are open throughout the state in Atlantic, Cape May, Hudson, Monmouth and Ocean counties.   You can locate your nearest center by calling 800-621-F-E-M-A Again, 800-621-3362. You also can visit www.disasterassistance.gov.   … [Read more...]

New Jersey recovery from Hurricane Sandy: By the Numbers

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TRENTON, N.J. — Disaster assistance to New Jersey survivors of Hurricane Sandy by the numbers as of April 1: $ 376.4 million in FEMA grants approved for individuals and households $ 324.7 million for housing assistance $ 51.6 million for other needs $ 680.2 million in SBA disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses $ 241.5 million approved in FEMA Public … [Read more...]

Toms River building inspector charged with copper theft

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A Toms River township building inspector was charged with theft of copper from an Ortley Beach home after a witness told police that a man took the wire and drove away in a township vehicle, according to authorities David Gregitis, 50, of Toms River was released on a summons after a witness reported at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday that he saw a man take copper wire from the house at 106 3rd Ave., … [Read more...]

Scarlet-White game to benefit NJ Sandy Relief

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Rutgers has decided to use its annual spring football game to raise money to help the victims of Superstorm Sandy. Fans attending the game April 27th will be asked to make a $ 5 donation to the Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund upon entering the gates. The annual Scarlet-White game normally is … [Read more...]

WWE helps launch Superstars for Sandy Relief

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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - WWE is joining with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief. Fans can bid on hundreds of items in an online auction, including attending a NASCAR race with WWE superstar John Cena. The auction begins Monday and closes April 9. Paul Levesque, … [Read more...]

Federal Disaster Assistance registration ends April 1

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  TRENTON, N.J. - Hurricane Sandy survivors who had storm-related damages in New Jersey have just two weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Federal disaster assistance applications are due by Monday, April 1. April 1 is also the deadline to return applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration for low-interest disaster loans, which is the primary … [Read more...]