Pascrell: "Obama will . . . witness first hand the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene. We need his leadership as the people of Paterson and New Jersey rebuild and recover from this historic disaster.”
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
On Sunday, President Barack Obama will visit flood-ravaged Paterson to witness first-hand the damage caused by Hurricane Irene in New Jersey. Obama’s trip follows Wednesday's visit by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate. Napolitano and Fugate toured the state, as well as New York, to survey response and recovery efforts on the ground. Administration officials made similar trips to Connecticut, North Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. Representative William Pascrell, Jr., (D-NJ) a Paterson resident and former mayor of the hard-hit city, said the details of Obama's visit are still being arranged. After hearing about Obama's visit from Napolitano, Pascrell said, “…
Patch editors and readers capture a glimpse of the storm's impact.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
All up and down the Eastern Seaboard, Patch editors and contributors are hard at work covering Hurricane Irene, providing information about closures, shelters and other issues of public safety as well as documenting the lives of those most affected. And, as always, an image is worth 1,000 words. Here is a selection of photos from Patch staffers and our readers documenting the storm from South Carolina northward. We'll be updating with the latest photographs as the storm progresses. You can even add your own — just look for the link below the photos.
What to do at the beach this weekend.
Rain could put a damper on beach plans for one of the last summer weekends but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to do down the Shore: New Jersey native and teen pop star Joe Jonas will perform free in Seaside Heights at noon Friday on Carteret Avenue. The member of the Jonas Brothers will debut his new song "See No More" as part of a live broadcast on B98.5 FM. While anyone can head to Carteret Avenue, beach badge rates still apply for those who'd like to listen from the beach. Antique autos will roll through Wall Township Sunday for the 16th annual Rolling Antique Iron Show, slated to start at 8:30 a.m. at Allaire Village. Cars from the early 20th century are expected, with trophies to be awarded. The show is free, although …
