Deadline to Register Sandy Relief Charities Extended

Extension announced by New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

New charities and established organizations raising money for Hurricane Sandy relief and required to register under the state's Charities Registration and Investigation Act have been granted a filing deadline extension, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced Thursday. The extension is for charities, fundraisers, and fund-raising organizations who are subject to the registration and reporting requirements of the CRI Act and located in Sandy-affected areas, according to a release. Those organizations with filings due between Oct. 27 and Jan. 31, 2013, have been granted an extension to Feb. 1, 2013. According to the release, the extensions granted follow the same rules as the Hurricane Sandy extensions granted by the Internal …

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Christie In Belmar: Governor Promises Bipartisan Approach to Sandy Restoration

At Chris Christie's first town hall meeting since Hurricane Sandy, the New Jersey governor promises to put politics aside.

Beyond New Jersey’s borders, Gov. Chris Christie’s post-Hurricane Sandy motives have been a topic of debate. His embrace of President Barack Obama following his arrival in New Jersey after the storm drew jeers from hardline Republicans concerned with the image it would present so close to the election. Some on the left have even intimated that the handshake, delivered soon after New Jersey was hit by the most devastating storm in its history, and as millions of residents remained without power, was a calculated move on Christie’s part that could lead to him throwing his hat in the ring for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 Presidential election. None of it matters, Christie said to a standing room only audience at Belmar’s municipal …

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FTHS Students Host Spaghetti Dinner for Sandy Victims

Spaghetti dinner will held in the cafeteria of Freehold Township High School on Friday, Dec. 14.

Students from Freehold Township High School (FTHS) will be serving up a hot spaghetti dinner and helping those affected by Sandy in the process. On Friday, Dec. 14 the FTHS National Honor Society in coordination with other students and staff will be welcoming community members into the school’s cafeteria for all you can eat pasta for $10 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. According to a Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD) press release, all items for the dinner were donated included water, pasta, sauce, bread, soda, grated cheese, ground meat, onions, garlic, salad, salad dressing, desserts, napkins, paper plates and cups and disposable utensils. All proceeds from the dinner will go to The Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund set up by Governor …

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Music's Biggest Names Come Together for Sandy Relief

The lineup for tonight's 12-12-12 concert features Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, The Who, Kanye West, Dave Grohl, Bon Jovi and more.

One of the most prestigious pop music lineups ever assembled is slated to perform for a Hurricane Sandy benefit concert Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Called the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief, the long-sold out benefit show features a lineup that includes Jersey Shore rock stalwarts Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which has distributed approximately $10.5 million in grants to more than 100 different Hurricane Sandy-related groups. Springsteen and Bon Jovi are being joined by Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, the Who, Paul …

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Freehold Borough Teaches Give Back to Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy

A recap of recent activities the staff of Freehold Borough School has done to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

While most of Freehold has returned back to normal in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Freehold Borough School staff has realized that for many students, families, and teachers, normalcy is still far away. The following passage comes from Park Avenue Elementary School Principal Shauna Schubiger, and gives a recap of how her staff has stepped up to help others affected by Hurricane Sandy. As we all attempt to return to a new state of normalcy in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we have no choice but to reflect on the unprecedented amount of devastation and damage left in her path. As an elementary principal, part of returning back to “normal” was welcoming close to 600 smiling faces back to school. For many of my students, Sandy meant an …

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Some Ways to Help in Monmouth County after Hurricane Sandy

So many are still in need. There are many opportunities to lend a hand.

Almost two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, and just days after a nor'easter hit Monmouth County, families still find themselves in need. We've seen the images of destruction, and the images of hope. So many residents have already dedicated their money and time to rebuildng towns such as Union Beach and Keyport, but there is still more to be done. Here are some ways you can help: Beacon of Hope Center, Hazlet: The formerly vacant Childrens Wear storefront has been taken over and dubbed "The Beacon of Hope" by the Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce by its members, who are behind it. Call 732-737-1836 or 732-740-3551 for information or questions. Connect to the NMCC Beacon of Hope to learn what the volunteers need now. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., …

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