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.
Many people are asking, but so far no timeline has been set for re-opening Atlantic City's casinos in the wake of Sandy.
Those casinos are losing an estimated $5 million a day, FOX 29's Steve Keeley reported Thursday morning.
Keeley was in Brigantine, just north of A.C. It's a shore town that experienced a building boom after gambling came to town, and some casino employees make their homes there.
Of course, Brigantine was also one of the storm-ravaged stops in New Jersey where President Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie came to speak with storm victims on Wednesday.
At this time, a travel ban remains in effect for all roadways east of Shore Road and access to the barrier island communities of Brigantine, Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport is prohibited until further notice. A curfew is in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
Keeley reported that when the casinos shut down, they typically don't announce they're reopening that same day. It takes at least a day to get back open. You can bet they'd like to be open by the weekend.
But, if employees can't get to their homes, will they come to work? And with so many experiencing devastation nearby, who will fill the casinos?
Meanwhile, Keeley also later reported anecdotally from a good friend, who is a blackjack dealer in Philadelphia, that the SugarHouse Casino is doing a lot of business with A.C. closed down.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:45:51 GMT
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery.
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
