A roller coaster sits in the ocean after it was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. -
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials in Seaside Heights, New Jersey say they don't want to take any chances if another storm hits.
Officials say they plan to build a concrete seawall to keep the waves away from the town.
Seaside Heights suffered significant damage when the storm made its way through the area.
The concrete wall would be 2 feet higher than the boardwalk to protect the area from storm surges.
The idea is getting mixed reviews among some environmentalists, who say it just won't work.
"When the waves come in and they hit the wall, because it doesn't disperse the energy, it actually forces the waves to go straight down. It causes your beaches to erode a lot quicker and a lot faster than they would normally if you had natural dunes," Jeff Tittle of the New Jersey Sierra Club said.
Construction on the boardwalk is scheduled to begin next week. The new sea wall would be built immediately afterwards.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:38:35 GMT
In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:27:56 GMT
An NFL player has reportedly been questioned as part of a murder investigation. Police say he's not a suspect, but they think he could shed some light on the crime.
An NFL player has reportedly been questioned as part of a murder investigation. Police say he's not a suspect, but they think he could shed some light on the crime.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:17 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:17:13 GMT
There will be a special investigative committee hearing Wednesday morning at City Hall regarding the deadly building collapse earlier this month in Center City.
There will be a special investigative committee hearing Wednesday morning at City Hall regarding the deadly building collapse earlier this month in Center City.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:43:10 GMT
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:23:12 GMT
For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:20:21 GMT
Doctor Michelle Liggio was a very popular Pensauken doctor. Tonight she's a murder victim. Police say her husband shot her inside her office before turning the gun on himself.
Doctor Michelle Liggio was a very popular Pensauken doctor. Tonight she's a murder victim. Police say her husband shot her inside her office before turning the gun on himself.
WTXF-TV 330 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-2796
A roller coaster sits in the ocean after it was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
