Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter discusses the city's preparations for Hurricane Sandy.
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Gov. Chris Christie has lifted the mandatory evacuation order and travel ban for several barrier island communities.
On Absecon Island, you are allowed to return to Margate, Longport and Brigantine, but there is a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. You are not allowed to return to Atlantic City and Ventnor.
In Cape May County, you are allowed to return to several shore towns. They include Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, which was where FOX 29's Steve Keeley was reporting from Friday morning.
Some people are frustrated with not being able to get back into towns like Ventnor and Atlantic City to check on their homes.
"I was the first to tell you about the curfew in Atlantic City, and I tweeted they're worried about looting. And everybody thought that was funny," Keeley said. "Well, they've got looters up the wazoo right now, in [Atlantic City police Capt.] Frank Brennan's words. They caught three guys who ripped off a mini-market. They loaded up this car, and they caught them – it's easy to spot them when you have a curfew because they're not supposed to be out on the street if they don't have lights or sirens with these cars."
Keeley added, "They're catching these looters one after the other in Atlantic City."
Officials aren't just being careful because of looting. They've also got problems with the sewage treatment and water in some towns, as well, Keeley added.
"So, think about it. They're trying to get Atlantic City open as fast as possible," Keeley said. "This is day No. 6 those casinos are shut down, and they're losing millions. And a lot of people are losing a lot less than millions but losing their livelihoods – say all the cocktail waitresses, the bartenders, the dealers. … Everybody is suffering. Everybody wants these places open as soon as possible. But those are some of the reasons why they're not being opened."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:05:25 GMT
Police say they're looking for the public's help to identify a man seen on surveillance video firing an AK-47 into a car and a gentleman's club earlier this month in Southwest Philadelphia.
Police say they're looking for the public's help to identify a man seen on surveillance video firing an AK-47 into a car and a gentleman's club earlier this month in Southwest Philadelphia.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:49:38 GMT
Wow! Doylestown really rolled out the welcome mat (and a real red carpet) this morning when Good Day's Jenn Frederick came to town!We chose Doylestown as one of the places to visit in our series called
Wow! Doylestown really rolled out the welcome mat (and a real red carpet) this morning when Good Day's Jenn Frederick came to town!We chose Doylestown as one of the places to visit in our series called
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:32:28 GMT
There is a beautiful new bench outside Engine 53 in South Philadelphia honoring a brave and dedicated firefighter who gave his life to protect his community. Captain Michael Goodwin's name is etched into
There is a beautiful new bench outside Engine 53 in South Philadelphia honoring a brave and dedicated firefighter who gave his life to protect his community. Captain Michael Goodwin's name is etched into
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:05:45 GMT
Flyers forward Jakub Voracek was involved in a serious car crash Wednesday morning in the Czech Republic.Voracek, 23, did not suffer any injuries, according to a brief statement issued by the Flyers general
Flyers forward Jakub Voracek was involved in a serious car crash Wednesday morning in the Czech Republic.Voracek, 23, did not suffer any injuries, according to a brief statement issued by the Flyers general
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:47:14 GMT
Police sources tell FOX 29 News a veteran Philadelphia narcotics officer has been taken into custody by the FBI and police in connection with a long-term undercover investigation.
Police sources tell FOX 29 News a veteran Philadelphia narcotics officer has been taken into custody by the FBI and police in connection with a long-term undercover investigation.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:41:42 GMT
A man being questioned by federal authorities in the Boston Marathon bombing probe was fatally shot in Florida when he initiated a violent confrontation, according to the FBI.
A man being questioned by federal authorities in the Boston Marathon bombing probe was fatally shot in Florida when he initiated a violent confrontation, according to the FBI.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:27:41 GMT
Transit officials say a commuter train has struck and killed a man on the tracks outside Philadelphia. It happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on the Southeastern
Transit officials say a commuter train has struck and killed a man on the tracks outside Philadelphia. It happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on the Southeastern
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:10:10 GMT
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western Pennsylvania
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