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NJ lawmakers re-introduce anti-Sandy clawback bill in Congress
The legislation would free Superstorm-impacted homeowners from paying restitution to the government if their grants stemmed from FEMA miscalculations.
Climate change action rally Sunday in Asbury Park
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters uses the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy as a springboard to a call for immediate action to address climate change.
Alleged Superstorm FEMA fraudster risks decades in prison
Six of the seven charges filed against Nicholas Ochs carry possible 30-year prison terms, if convicted.
South Jersey repair firm accused of $1.6M Superstorm scam
New Jersey prosecutors seek full restitution from McAllister Building Group, and a permanent injunction against conducting business in the state.
FEMA extends flood claim continuation, appeal deadlines
More than 400 Superstorm victims, who missed the July 31 deadline for contacting FEMA to continue flood insurance claims, get extra time - and so does anyone who missed the August 1 deadline to schedule claim appeals.
2 from Ocean County among 5 new Sandy relief fraud defendants
Two Ocean Countyans are among five new defendants accused of scamming Superstorm Sandy relief money, in charges filed by the office of New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino.
Ocean County begins refining disaster plans May 31 in Toms River, West Creek
The next generation of Ocean County's defenses against disasters, natural or otherwise, begin to form May 31 on the county's northern and southern ends.
Storm-resistant structural tips, next week in Toms River
The Superstorm's nearly five years gone. Is your home ready for the next one?
Southern Ocean County company charged with Sandy-related fraud
A Manahawkin home repair firm becomes the eighth contractor to face state charges of deceptive business practices related to Superstorm renovations and federal relief funds.
Waretown, Belmar men among newest Sandy fraud defendants
Residents of Waretown and Belmar are among five new arrestees in a continuing probe of Superstorm relief fraud by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
Beach replenishment sand arrives in Ortley in April; DEP schedule miffs Brick Mayor
The long-awaited $128,000,000 northern Ocean County beach and dune reconstruction begins with sand deposits in Ortley Beach in April, say officials of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Welcome news in Toms River. But, Brick Township's Mayor is sounding off while …
Home construction contractor faces new Sandy fraud charges
Superstorm-related contractor fraud charges filed in December in Ocean County. against several companies run by the same owner, now reach the state level.
Statewide storm prep bill wins NJ Senate approval
New Jersey's ability to withstand Superstorm Sandy-sized weather events would be analyzed every two years, and county emergency management plans would adjust accordingly, if a shore-sponsored bill ends up with the Governor's signature.
Bayville home owner, four others charged with scamming Sandy aid
A Bayville property owner is one of five in a growing list of defendants accused of filing bogus applications for federal Superstorm relief.
Drivers hospitalized after morning-rush crashes in Stafford, Manchester
Single-car crashes in rainy Manchester and Stafford this morning, within less than two hours of each other, send both drivers to hospitals, leave behind destruction, and draw response from Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) crews.