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Gary Allan Says Tying 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' Video to Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort Was 'No-Brainer'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:30:59 +0000

Gary Allan's new single,, 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),' is a song of hope and inspiration to anyone staring at trouble or tragedy. The singer says that when he watched news reports of what Hurricane Sandy victims were going through, he knew the song could be part of the rebuilding effort. With a tie-in to the Red Cross, the new music video does just that.

Secret Santa from Missouri Helping Out Hurricane Sandy Victims [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:01:26 +0000

It will be a very long time before victims of Hurricane Sandy get their lives back. You’d have to shower some of these folks with money to bring them back to where they were before this horrific natural disaster. There’s only one man to do that -and he’s very fat with a white beard According [...]

"Wind And Water" – Song For Hurricane Sandy Relief From NY's Poestenkill Elementary and Richard Stockton School in Cherry Hill, NJ [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:48:41 +0000

This was a tremendous labor of love by all involved. It's still a work in progress, but we wanted to get this up on the web to hear what we have so far. Here's the ALMOST finished collaborative production between two classes who have never met each other - a true experiment in the use of modern technology

Poestenkill, NY Kids Join With Cherry Hill NJ To Create Song For Hurricane Sandy Relief – Reading, Writing and Rhyming

Richie Phillips — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:45:15 +0000

I can hardly contain myself this morning. This is exciting stuff, and for such a worthy cause too . This at this writing is a work in progress. Let’s call this “Wind and Water, Part 1” . So my wife, Dorrie and I went to Ms. Jeschke’s 5th grade class over at the Poestenkill [...]

Carrie Underwood Donates Proceeds From Atlantic City Show to Hurricane Sandy Victims

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:20:47 +0000

Carrie Underwood has such a huge and generous heart. The singer performed at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. on Friday (Nov. 10) and announced that she would be donating all profits and proceeds from the evening’s show to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The superstorm battered the famous New Jersey coastline, as well as a [...]

A Few Photos From My Trip To Hurricane Sandy Ravaged Tom's River, New Jersey

Richie Phillips — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:16:30 +0000

I didn’t go to Tom’s River, New Jersey for the sole purpose of viewing hurricane damage. It was for a family matter. But while I was there, I thought I’d snap a few shots of my in-laws’ neighborhood just to give you a little sample of what’s going on. We actually weren’t in Tom’s River, [...]

Richard Stockton Elementary School In Cherry Hill, New Jersey Collecting Items For Hurricane Relief – We Can Help Here Too

Richie Phillips — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:23:17 +0000

Now HERE are some kids with REAL CHARACTER. As a followup to ‘GNA’s SOS drive, The children from a school in New Jersey wants to start collecting needed items for families in New York and New Jersey in the wake of “SANDY”, and are asking if other schools would like to chip in. Here’s how [...]

One Long Island Family's Personal Struggle With Hurricane Sandy

Richie Phillips — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:58:03 +0000

I have an old friend that I grew up with out on Eastern Long Island. Her name is Robin Levine. Check out her incredible ongoing tale of woe thanks to Hurricane Sandy Through the power of the almighty Facebook, I’ve been able to keep up with her posts. Robin recently married and moved to Glen [...]

Winding Brook Country Club is a certified Red Cross drop off in Valatie

Levack — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:15:43 +0000

Many of us have been watching the continuous coverage of the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and want to help. Maybe you’ve already generously donated and just feel compelled to DO something more for those devastated. Here’s your chance to get up, get some supplies, and get to a drop off. Winding Brook Country Club is [...]

Recycle Your Bottles and Help Support Breezy Point Victims in Queens

Richie Phillips — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:55:24 +0000

We desperately need to help these people as much as we can. All it takes is looking at one photo or watching one news story to convince people. Here is an easy and CANvenient way to do it Our good friends at “For Your Canvenience”, a new recycling company in Latham, is hosting a bottle [...]

Governor Cuomo Sends National Guard To Help Restore Power To Sandy Victims

Jake Thomas — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:57:52 +0000

Governor Cuomo was pretty upset the other day with utility companies who are still struggling to get power back on in the New York City are which was hammered by Hurricane Sandy.In another sign that the Governor’s patience is wearing thin he is sending 600 national guard members based in Troy to Westchester and Rockland [...]

You Can Help Breezy Point New York

Levack — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:54:14 +0000

As we all know the Albany area lucked out when it came to how bad Hurricane Sandy could of been. However other parts of New York weren’t so lucky. My friends the Thayer’s are doing a fund raiser for Breezy Point New York down state at For Your CANvenience. For Your CANvenience Redemption Center in [...]

Time Lapse Video Of Hurricane Sandy Hitting NYC [VIDEO]

Levack — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:59:07 +0000

I am a sucker for “Time Lapse” video. Must be my adult A.D.D. loves seeing hours of time pass in mere minutes. This is the entire duration of Sandy hitting NYC. At first glance the pick seems uneventful but you see when the power in Manhattan go out and the wind and rain is intense. [...]

All You Need to Know to Help Out Hurricane Sandy Victims

Mike Adams — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:35:16 +0000

Two days after Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast, many residents remain without basic supplies like food, clean water and shelter. Fortunately for the victims of this storm, there are many organizations out there determined to provide assistance to those affected by the hurricane.

Hurricane Sandy Photos – The Amazing Moments You Have to See

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:25:48 +0000

As predicted, Hurricane Sandy created one crazy night. Millions without power, explosions, flooding and at least 18 people dead. Don't let your braggedy friends on Facebook convince you this wasn't a big deal. It was crazy. Here are some pics to sum up what happened. Feel free to share your photos in the comments.

1,454 Fires Reported In New Jersey and New York City [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:06:17 +0000

That’s mind boggling, but with the water rushing into New York City and Atlantic City there are a ton of fires as a result of electrical shorting out, and even explosions in New York City.Our fellow New Yorkers need our help and the Red Cross is the best way to get your dollars flowing where [...]

Atlantic City Under Water From Sandy – Massive Damage And Dancing (Yes Dancing) [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:21:25 +0000

Atlantic City, New Jersey was blasted hard by Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge push from the beaches, over the legendary boardwalk and into downtown Atlantic City. I watched numerous reports on television last night showing Resorts International Casino and Caesars under water. With the winds blowing up to 90 miles per hour at peak surge [...]

State Activates Emergency Operations Center

Jake Thomas — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0000

In preparation of Hurricane Sandy impacting New York City and the State of New York in general Governor Andrew Cuomo has activated the state’s emergency operations center.The center will coordinate efforts and information between state, local and federal agencies to respond to the needs that Sandy may create throughout the state. Governor Cuomo’s press secretary [...]

Hurricane Sandy 2012: Country Artists Offer Prayers, Warnings and Jokes as Storm Approaches

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:00:53 +0000

With the eye of 2012's Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, residents along the east coast are taking measures to stay safe during, and after, what is being described as the "perfect storm." Country music's reach extends into all 50 states, so it's no surprise that many of the top names took to Twitter to encourage those in Hurricane Sandy's path to be extra cautious. A few even added some much-needed humor to the conversation surrounding Frankenstorm.

Coeymans Residents Forced To Evacuate

Jake Thomas — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:40:39 +0000

The memories are still fresh in their minds on the flooding and damage they received as a result of Irene and many homeowners had just finished repairs on their homes from last year’s flooding.Tears were in the eyes of many as they were told to evacuate in Coeymans in anticipation of the rains and wind [...]