Bayshore Sandy Survivor News: Jakeabobs Gets Loans, Bedrock Commitment to Sandy Victims, Wind Turbine Lawsuits of the Week

Jakeabob’s in Union Beach gets more than $2M in loans to rebuild and reopen Mazel Tov Gigi!!! I'm sure the opening will be a party to remember. http://www.app.com/story/news/local/monmouth-county-bayshore/2014/05/16/jakeabobs-union-beach-sandy-monmouth-county/2205456/

Sen. Landrieu criticizes FEMA's development of flood risk maps FEMA's flood risk mapping process came under attack during an oversight hearing Wednesday by the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee on emergency management. http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/05/sen_landrieu_criticizes_femas.html

Christie conditionally vetoes Sandy 'Bill of Rights' "...the bill proposed a "series of new administrative procedures and spending requirements accompanied by a raft of partisan political findings, all styled as ‘rights’ ready to be pursued by lawyers." http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/05/christie_conditionally_vetoes_sandy_bill_of_rights.html

EDITORIAL: Sandy bill of Rights needs tweaks The Legislature should craft a new bill, more narrow in scope, that addresses a limited number of issues in a way that would pass federal muster. http://www.app.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/05/15/sandy-bill-rights-needs-tweaks/2150450/

Donovan pledges ‘bedrock commitment’ to Sandy victims Nearly 18 months after the 2012 storm, thousands of displaced, eligible homeowners are on a waiting list for assistance through the New Jersey Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) program. http://www.app.com/story/news/politics/2014/05/08/donovan-pledges-bedrock-commitment-to-sandy-victims/8868189/

WIND TURBINE LAWSUITS OF THE WEEK - TAKE HEED BRSA
1) N.C. couple asks judge to seize $223K from turbine owner The settlement agreement stipulated that if the Newcombes did decide to move, he would buy the house only after receiving federal grant money related to the turbine project, or 180 days after the turbine became operational – which occurred March 1, 2013. http://m.independentri.com/mobile/independents/north_east/article_7c057df3-43d4-5b13-ac43-989cae684753.html
2) Michigan: Plaintiffs’ attorney verifies settlement reached in wind turbine lawsuit According to the suit, the members of the family went to live in a cottage in order to avoid the health effects of living near the wind turbine. https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/05/14/plaintiffs-attorney-verifies-settlement-reached-in-wind-turbine-lawsuit/

GRAB A MURPHY'S IRISH STOUT AND SING ALONG!
Ireland: The Wurzels release windfarm protest song
Wurzels release single protesting against wind farms with the lines: "They’re noisy and they’re ugly and nobody wants ‘em here" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/10833280/The-Wurzels-release-windfarm-protest-song.html

SENATOR BECK: Feds shortchanging N.J.’s Sandy housing recovery program "The real issue...is why we have received $4 billion less than New York. New York State and New York City have no waiting list for their housing programs." http://www.app.com/story/opinion/columnists/2014/05/07/feds-shortchanging-njs-sandy-housing-recovery-program/8779673/

FROM JERSEY SHORE GIVES BACK
Toy Drive for The Ashley Lauren Foundation's Summerfest https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152136079811723&set=a.422347231722.208355.657516722&type=1&theater

Mulshine: The war on drivers - Hoboken politicians should get the boot “She didn’t know a boot was on the car,” he said. “She heard a clunk and there’s this piece of metal on the road. http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/05/the_war_on_drivers_hoboken_politicians_should_get_the_boot_mulshine.html

One Sandy-Slammed Middletown Homeowner Gets Hazard Mitigation Grant Homeowners in the following Ocean and Monmouth County towns received the current awards: http://middletown-nj.patch.com/groups/hurricane-sandy/p/hmpg-elevation-awards-slowly-trickling-down-to-sandyslammed-homeowners-middletown-nj?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Is the Sandy business grant program starting to thaw? Using money from the federal Sandy aid program, the state offered of up to $50,000 and loans of up to $5 million for businesses that qualified. http://www.app.com/story/money/business/inthemoney/2014/05/14/is-the-sandy-business-grant-program-starting-to-thaw/9080283/

Jersey Cares is hiring! Check our website for job, internship, and Americorps opportunities! http://www.jerseycares.org/Job_Opportunities

NJ seniors experience uptick in depression, anxiety after Sandy Senior citizens in the 10 counties that suffered the most damage from Hurricane Sandy experienced a jump in depression, anxiety and substance abuse, according to an analysis of Medicare data. http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/05/nj_sandy_mental_health.html

Prom dreams come true for underprivileged teens in Asbury Park “We have girls from all over,” Hammary said. “We’ve heard from people in Union Beach, Barnegat and Newark, some places in South Jersey. They’re coming from throughout New Jersey.” http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2014/05/in_asbury_park_wish_comes_true_for_last-minute_prom_shoppers.html

Keyport Welcomes Visitors to the Annual Garden Walk June 7-8 The annual showcase also features pedicabs, live music, expert talks and beautiful vistas of the Keyport waterfront. It is a free, self-paced tour. http://middletown-nj.patch.com/groups/bayshore-news/p/keyport-gardenwalk--June-7th-and-8th-2014_4e0eee28?ncid=newsltuspatc00000010