Continuing coverage of Hurricane Sandy and ways to help its victims.
Continuing coverage of Hurricane Sandy and ways to help its victims.
MARGATE, N.J. -
A week after Sandy tore through the Jersey Coast causing millions in damages, New Jersey residents put aside the storm's aftermath to focus their attention on voting Tuesday.
FOX 29's Stephanie Salvatore reports there was a steady stream of voters at a polling location in Margate.
Although there are constant reminders of the storm, many voters say nothing changes the fact that its Election day.
Gary Cocking says as he was casting his vote, he was able to take advantage of an unexpected perk - help from FEMA.
Cocking says he's already received help from FEMA but he was able to get answers to some more questions while at the polls.
Cocking says his car was damaged by Sandy and the entire downstairs area of his home now must be redone.
Other storm victims felt the same way, and as they were able to cast their vote, they were also able to get some questions answered by FEMA representatives.
FEMA says representatives were placed at many polling places along the coast and were expected to remain there until 6 p.m., or in some locations until the polls close.
Some voters tell FOX 29 just getting to take part in the Election gave them a sense of normalcy they can embrace, even if just for a few minutes.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:43:01 GMT
The Lehigh County District Attorney's office has charged a couple with conspiring to embezzle $854,497 from the utility account of the South Whitehall Finance Department between 1999 and 2012.Nancy Tonkin,
The Lehigh County District Attorney's office has charged a couple with conspiring to embezzle $854,497 from the utility account of the South Whitehall Finance Department between 1999 and 2012.Nancy Tonkin,
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:38:51 GMT
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.
Police in Lancaster County are searching for two suspects after a woman called 911 from the trunk of a car to report that she had been abducted by strangers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:33:17 GMT
Brides are eager to take the last name of their husband after they tie the knot. Recent studies show that only 18% of women are interested in keeping their maiden names- which is down from a record high
More women are going retro when it comes to their last names after they marry, and taking their husband's surname.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:18:39 GMT
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.
Appoquinimink High School officials say a gym teacher and head baseball coach is on administrative leave and barred from contact with students after an arrest on indecent exposure charges.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:58 GMT
In a day and age where pampering our dogs is at the top of the to-do list, and our furry friends are on social media, there is a new question to consider- just how smart are our pets? Dognition is giving
What's your dog thinking? Exciting new research that could have you reading your best friend's mind.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:00:09 GMT
It feels like summer out there. We're expecting milder temperatures than yesterday: highs in the mid 80s. Just like summer, it'll be humid, with a chance of a few spotty showers during the day.
This pattern stays in place until Thursday, when strong thunderstorms usher in cooler air for the holiday weekend.
Tuesday: (83/65) clouds/sun
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Voters wait in line to vote at a polling location in Margate, New Jersey.
