Category Archives: Superstorm Sandy Aftermath

“12-12-12” CONCERT FOR SANDY RELIEF TO BE SIMULCAST LIVE IN SELECT MOVIE THEATRES, FREE OF CHARGE, THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE AREA

The Concert for Sandy Relief -Madison Square Garden

 Frank’s Theater in Bayonne to Take Part in Simulcast Your Neighborhood Escape -Clearview Cinema's

Select Clearview Cinemas, Frank Theatres, Marquee Cinemas, National Amusements and Rave Cinemas in New Jersey to Showcase this Fundraising Concert at Madison Square Garden to Benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Florham Park, New Jersey, December 5, 2012 –In an effort to share the extraordinary “12-12-12” concert for Sandy Relief with many of those most impacted by this storm, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, The Madison Square Garden Company and The Weinstein Company today announced that this unprecedented event will be simulcast live in select movie theaters in hurricane-affected areas throughout the tri-state region, including in eight Clearview Cinemas, two Frank Theatres, a Marquee Cinema, a National Amusements Multiplex and a Rave Cinemas Multiplex in New Jersey. This presentation will be FREE of charge to all attendees and complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Select Clearview Cinemas in Closter, Kinnelon, Ocean, Parsippany, Ridgewood, South Orange, Succasunna and Wayne; the Frank Theatres in Bayonne and Egg Harbor Township; a Marquee Cinema in Toms River; a National Amusements Multiplex in Edgewater; and a Rave Cinemas Multiplex in Hazlet will participate. Free tickets are available now at the participating theater box offices, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Event producers James Dolan, John Sykes and Harvey Weinstein issued the following joint statement: “The live simulcast of this historic benefit concert in movie theatres will provide a welcome opportunity for those people still recovering from the devastation to have an enjoyable and much-needed night out. Seeing this incredible all-star lineup on the big screen and hearing it in surround sound will certainly make for a memorable evening.” Continue reading “12-12-12” CONCERT FOR SANDY RELIEF TO BE SIMULCAST LIVE IN SELECT MOVIE THEATRES, FREE OF CHARGE, THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE AREA

Steveamack.com photos of Liberty State Park Damage from Superstorm Sandy

Steve A Mack took these dramatic photos  of the damage sustained by  Superstorm Sandy  on Liberty State Park.

Liberty State Park is currently closed and these photos show the impact Sandy had on the popular New Jersey travel destination for thousands of people each year.

The River View Observer will post the date when the park opens in the near future.

More photos by Steveamack.com to come of Liberty State Park

downed treees at Liberty State Park in Jersey City

Bayonne Residents: Hurricane Recovery Assistance Available From Clean Energy Program

         Bayonne’s  Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that Hurricane Sandy recovery assistance is available from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program.  Mayor Smith said, “I urge both residents and business owners to apply for the financial assistance and environmental savings available from the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.  The program offers rebates and equipment incentives that could help homes and businesses get back up and running.” Continue reading Bayonne Residents: Hurricane Recovery Assistance Available From Clean Energy Program

NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS DOWN THE SHORE-The Holidays Still Shine on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

Just a few weeks after Sandy, the magical tree lighting 

kicked off a strong holiday season full of cheers, tears and hope 

 Asbury Park, NJ (November 27, 2012) - This past weekend, the Asbury Park Boardwalk proved itself that there is no off-season on the boardwalk. The energy and excitement was high-octane as over 700 people celebrated life in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. All shows and events for the Holiday Season will resume as scheduled based in Convention Hall during the ongoing restoration to the boardwalk.  This was the first tree lighting on the Jersey Shore which symbolized perseverance and hope for the entire state of New Jersey.

 There will also be FREE PARKING UNTIL JANUARY 1st.

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