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10 Funny and Uplifting Hurricane Sandy Songs

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:48:49 +0000

Although New York and New Jersey were dealt a striking blow thanks to "Frankenstorm" Sandy, one of the best ways to entertain yourself while the power's out and to find solace in this horrible natural disaster is through the use of music. Occasionally, many of these videos will be funny too, because with events like these, you need to bring a smile to peoples' faces. So sit back and enjoy the creativity that has sprung out of Hurricane Sandy's rampage up the East Coast.

Help Restore The Shore

Dean Of Country — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:26:40 +0000

Help us by joining the efforts to restore the state of New Jersey, the Jersey Shore and South Jersey following Hurricane Sandy with a multi-platform, community and charity focused campaign.Please click on the logo for more information on campaigns and initiatives. Be a part of the effort and help Restore The Shore.

'NOLA to New York' Features Katrina Survivors Sending Hope to Sandy's Victims

Dan Seitz — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Superstorm Sandy has caused a lot of damage. People have died, homes have been destroyed, businesses have been ruined. Americans across the country are reaching out by donating money, time, food, and clothing, but they're also reaching out with message of hope in the blog NOLA To New York.

The Frankenstorm Cocktail [DRINKS WITH JACK]

Meagan Kyla — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:01:56 +0000

It sure didn't take long for someone to cleverly name a drink after Hurricane Sandy (a.k.a, "Frankenstorm"). Hopefully you didn't blow away or aren't under water; celebrating those accomplishments is the perfect reason to enjoy a Frankenstorm Cocktail.

What Were People Doing During Hurricane Sandy?

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:54:05 +0000

Hurricane Sandy was the sassiest of storms, to say the least -- the entire East Coast was affected in one way or another. Although the worst of the weather is over, Frankenstorm has still forced millions of people to stay inside and wait for outside damage to be cleared. Cue: major cabin fever.

Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Billy Joel + More to Headline All-Star Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:13:42 +0000

The wind and rain that arrived with Hurricane Sandy earlier this week are now nothing more than a memory, but the hard work of rebuilding has just begun — and an impressive array of rock stars are banding together to help. Rolling Stone reports that NBC is spearheading an all-star televised benefit concert, dubbed ‘Hurricane [...]

10 Songs Dedicated to Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Meagan Kyla — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:01:11 +0000

“I’ve got chills, they’re multiplyin’ / And I’m losin’ control” This music playlist goes out to Sandy — Hurricane Sandy, that is. Feel free to make all your friends a mixtape, but be sure to seal it in a waterproof container. “Rock You Like A Hurricane” — Scorpions “Purple Rain” — Prince “The Tide Is High” — [...]

Sammy Hagar's Atlantic City Bar Trashed By Hurricane Sandy

Dave Lifton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:41:16 +0000

It has become a rite of passage for rock fans visiting Atlantic City to get trashed at Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar & Grill. However, Mother Nature has enacted its own form of revenge, as Hurricane Sandy has wreaked considerable damage to the beachfront party spot.

Hurricane Sandy Damages Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Lifton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:11:18 +0000

We've all been glued to our television sets with great concern as we watch the reports of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. The massive size of the "superstorm" has caused its effects to be felt beyond the East Coast and as far west as Cleveland, where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has suffered damage as a result.

Hurricane Horse Taking the Web "By Storm" [VIDEO]

Meagan Kyla — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:42:07 +0000

Hurricane Horse made the news! There is no denying that Hurricane Sandy is no laughing matter, but people make it hard not to laugh with stunts like this! [button href="http://929jackfm.com/tags/hurricane-sandy" title="See All Hurricane Sandy Coverage" align="center"]

Amazing Coast Guard Rescue During Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:37:43 +0000

Perhaps you saw a few seconds of the amazing U.S. Coast Guard rescue of the crew of the HMS Bounty on the news. Here is a much longer version right from the Coast Guard of the daring rescue of the ship’s crew during Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew [...]

Send Us Your Hurricane Sandy Photos [PICTURES]

Brian Russel — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:30:24 +0000

We don’t know how much Hurricane Sandy will affect us here in Western New York – although some businesses and schools have already closed or postponed activities – but she’s already doing damage on the East Coast. The above photo is from our sister station in New Jersey, where they already have over two feet of flooding and over 100,000 [...]

Reporters Get Photobombed During Hurricane Sandy Coverage [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:23:54 +0000

Some people hear the word “storm,” and they head for the hills. Others hear it and decide it’s time to dance. Check out some of the best photobombs that have been taking place during the recent hurricane coverage. It’s normally not a good idea to ignore weather warnings; it can be very dangerous. But it [...]

7 Photos That Are NOT Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:41:35 +0000

Don't always believe everything Facebook tells you. If it was all true, do you have any idea how many dollars would've been donated to charity for liking that picture of a kitten? It can't be all true, and it's not. Here are some pictures of "Hurricane Sandy" circulating around that most certainly are NOT pictures of Hurricane Sandy, just to keep it all clear. You're welcome.

Hurricane Sandy Could Make This the Year Without a Halloween — But Not at the Galleria of Treats

Joe Russo — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:11:03 +0000

Thankfully, Western New York won't feel the full effects of Hurricane Sandy, but with wind gusts of at least 30 mph, there's a pretty good chance a lot of Halloween Jack-tivities around Western New York may be postponed until the storm passes. Officials are most concerned about loss of power and possible flooding. The worst stuff arrives tonight (October 29), but according to the Weather Channel hourly forecast, the wind will die down considerably by tomorrow evening.

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

Should We Cancel Halloween Because of Hurricane Sandy? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:59 +0000

As Sandy begins her move toward Western New York, many activities will be affected. As fate would have it, Halloween will fall in the middle of her madness. So the question is, should we cancel or move Halloween? If it was Christmas, would we even be asking this question? We’ve had some severe storms in [...]

As Hurricane Sandy Moves In, Emergency Supplies Run Out

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:41:35 +0000

In the Northeast, people are swarming to beg, borrow, steal and even purchase last-minute emergency supplies to prepare for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. However, many stores are running out of those items, leaving people to return home empty-handed. But people aren’t giving up. Numerous larger stores in the area are doing their best to [...]

How to Prepare For Possible Effects of Hurricane Sandy

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:30 +0000

Having listened to Channel 7′s meteorologist Mike Randall, there is a pretty good chance that high wind and rain could cause downed power lines and outages in Western New York. Here are five steps to take prior to the approaching storm. Secure all outdoor items like patio furniture, garbage cans and portable basketball nets. Anything in [...]

See Eerie Photos of New York City's Abandoned Subway Stations

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:55:56 +0000

In case you missed it -- there's a storm a-brewin'! Hurricane Sandy is lurching her way up the coast, heading for us all. Yesterday, the MTA announced it was shutting down trains in NYC at 7 pm and buses at 9pm. Here are some pictures from their official Flickr page taunting us with how delightfully empty all the stations are right now.