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Assembly Bill Would Create Post-Sandy Task Force [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:15:37 +0000

Hoping to minimize the impact of severe weather on public utilities and shorten power outages for residents, a state legislator will introduce a bill today to create a commission tasked with finding better ways deliver energy to consumers.

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JCP&L Customers Sue for Sandy Outages [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:27:48 +0000

A lawsuit filed in New Jersey Superior Court attacked the "actions and inactions" of Jersey Central Power & Light during the superstorm.

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Brick Mayor Steve Acropolis Calls in with Update on Housing Inspection Process [AUDIO]

Jim Gearhart Show — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:01:49 +0000

After hearing a few critical callers complaining about still not having power, Brick Mayor Steve Acropolis called in to Jim's show to update everyone on the process to get those homes inspected.

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Christie: NJ Utilities Did Better Than Irene [POLL/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:48:29 +0000

After nearly two weeks without electricity, most residents in New Jersey have power, minus those along the barrier islands.

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Power Issue In Brick Township Heating Up [POLL/AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:46:42 +0000

While most Jersey Central Power and Light customers in Ocean and Monmouth Counties have been restored to full power, there is a section of Brick Township that remains in the dark today. It was an area that has hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy.

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NJ Must Truly Address Long-Term Power Outage Problems [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:54:35 +0000

There are systemic problems with the utilities operating in the Garden State that desperately need to be addressed says Tim McDonough, mayor of Hope in northwestern New Jersey.

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Only "Villain" in Disaster is Sandy, Chris Christie Says

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:14:49 +0000

Gov. Chris Christie says Wednesday's nor'easter caused only a slight setback to Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts and he expects all New Jerseyans to have power back by early Sunday at the latest.

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Does this Photo of Utility Workers Anger You?

Dennis and Judi Show — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:30:01 +0000

This photo was provided by a loyal listener who was frustrated by the lack of response in certain areas of NJ by the power companies to getting residents' power restored. Dennis and Judi have been stressing to listeners that they need to be patient as the power company workers have been doing all they can to get the power returned all NJ residents. But when you see a photo like this, does it frustrate you?

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Over 450,000 Still Without Power in NJ

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:15:42 +0000

Utility crews working to restore power to parts of New Jersey battered by Superstorm Sandy are dealing with thousands of new outages caused by a nor'easter that's dropped heavy rains, sleet and snow on the state.

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NJ Utility Companies Could Face Steep Fines for Power Delays [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:01:53 +0000

Governor Chris Christie announced he's proposing legislation that holds public utility companies responsible for their performance during natural disasters, including significant financial penalties.

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