Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Monday, November 5 2012 6:53 AM EST2012-11-05 11:53:11 GMT
Superstorm Sandy could end up taking a toll on the economy to the tune of a $50 billion loss.
Superstorm Sandy could end up taking a toll on the economy to the tune of a $50 billion loss.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. -
The entire coast of New Jersey was affected by Hurricane Sandy's wrath, but Seaside Heights took a real beating.
FOX's Dan Bowens reported that the situation is beginning to turn desperate, in some cases. Shortly before he went on air, a man with a flashlight came up to him and his photographer and asked if they had some water because he hadn't been able to flush his toilet for a few days.
Power is out there, like it is for about 2 million New Jersey citizens.
Waters rose to 8 to 10 feet above flood stage there when Sandy made landfall about 45 miles to the south in Atlantic City.
"There were hundreds of residents who thought they could ride out the storm who were wrong," Bowens reported. "They were trapped inside their homes. The water was up to the second floor of their homes. We've talked to people who hid in their attics, waiting for emergency officials, desperate to try and get out of their homes."
Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. members and Ocean County emergency management officials say they were going door to door in those high-water military vehicles. They were wearing dive gear, swimming up to the houses and pulling people out.
They'd bring the rescues back to the firehouse, load them up on vehicles and take them across the bridge.
There are only two ways on and off the barrier peninsula of Seaside Heights. The bay and ocean have met, submerging the streets and flooding homes. One bridge remains inaccessible. The other bridge was struck by a house that became dislodged from its foundation and got caught in the floodwaters.
The Ocean County Emergency Operations Center has sent out an email saying that there are several intact houses that are now floating in the bay.
The iconic Funtown Pier was destroyed, washed away by Sandy.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:37:26 GMT
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
Friday, May 24 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:29:02 GMT
Our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
From the beaches of Normandy to the islands of Okinawa, our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:25:17 GMT
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:54:05 GMT
Not the prettiest Friday, but we're ready for a great weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. After an early high in the upper sixties, temperatures fall & winds pick up out of the chillier northwest. Right now the Memorial Day Weekend looks sunny and cool with highs in the low to mid 60s on Saturday, in the 70s Sunday & Monday. Cooler temps at the shore.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:27:11 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:10:26 GMT
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:25:16 GMT
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
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