Days Inn Parsippany Accused of Sandy Price Gouging

Hotel is among six New Jersey businesses named in latest suit filed by N.J. Attorney General.

The New Jersey Attorney General and the state Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against the Parsippany Days Inn and five other businesses for alleged illegal price gouging during the declared state of emergency for Superstorm Sandy. The six filings are the third group of lawsuits brought by the Attorney General and Consumer Affairs following investigations of complaints filed by consumers. The state has filed suit against 24 New Jersey businesses overall—13 hotels/motels and 11 gas stations—for alleged storm-related price gouging. The Parsippany Howard Johnson was accused of price gouging in early November. The Days Inn is accused of increasing room rates by up to 204 percent—bypassing the normal rate of $62.10 to charge $189 …

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takm

4:45 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012

hey r.c. stop while your ahead, your sound like your babbeling.what does a water main break have to do with gas stations or hotels price gouging??? mickey chasing minnie?? what are you talking about? 75% duh!!!   more ›

Trapped Sandy Victim Wants Change in Response Efforts

Resident tells council improved emergency communication—and establishing wards and districts to represent citizens more effectively—is essential.

For five days during Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath, some residents in Parsippany's Puddingstone neighborhood were trapped in their homes without power by downed wires for five days. The Town Council heard from one of those citizens, who insisted there is a need for better communications between town agencies and power companies during emergency situations. Judy Foster made her remarks during the public comment portion of its agenda meeting Tuesday night at Town Hall. Foster described how Sandy presented a frightening, potentially dangerous situation for those who live in Parsippany's southwesternmost section. "In Puddingstone Heights, there is one road in and one road out," she said. "We are a community of about 100 homes with one …

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Lower Sewer Rates, Rebate Proposed for Parsippany

Mayor reveals for the first time how badly Superstorm Sandy affected the township.

Parsippany residents and businesses could see their sewer rates go down starting in the beginning of 2013. Mayor James Barberio made the announcement of proposed rate decreases and a sewer rebate during Tuesday's Township Council agenda meeting at Town Hall. He also filled in the blanks for residents regarding the many problems Superstorm Sandy caused for Parsippany at the end of October—including a close call for the town's new sewer treatment plant. "All along, we've discussed that once the sewer treatment plant was complete, we would come up with a plan to lower the rate and also to give money back to the residents," Barberio said. "This was something we said we were going to do from day one." The mayor said his administration is …

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Michael Brancato

4:17 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012

Now Matts, that's just crazy talk. Stop using your common sense and logic and those pesky facts. This is about bein' angry over somethin'! Obviously it's all the Mayor's fault. He created the hurricane and made sure that the power went out everywhere except for his house, of course, because he so hates the people of Parsippany and gub'ment is bad. Don't try to inject reality into this discussion…   more ›

Par Hills Star Footballer's Home Damaged by Sandy

Vikings players coming to teammate's aid

Sandy 'Wreaked Havoc' on 65 Percent of NJ, Poll Says

One in five residents said they felt forced out of their homes by the storm.

Superstorm Sandy made an impact on approximately two-thirds of the state, according to results from a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Tuesday. An even higher percentage (94 percent) of the 1,228 polled New Jersey residents reported that they lost power at some point during or after the storm. About 65 percent of those polled said they remained without power for at least five days.  "Two-thirds of New Jersey residents were affected when Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on the Garden State three weeks ago," a press release about the poll said. Approximately one in five residents said they were forced out of their homes by the storm, with about 6 percent of residents telling pollsters they were still not able to permanently return. "We already …

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Despite Sandy, NJ Travel to Remain Steady

AAA New Jersey predicts about 1 million residents of the Garden State will travel 50 miles or more this holiday weekend.

About one million New Jersey residents and 43.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving weekend, AAA New Jersey predicts. The impact of Hurricane Sandy is still uncertain, especially in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions. Cathleen Lewis, the director of Public Affairs for AAA New Jersey, said, "While many residents [of New Jersey] may cancel travel plans, many others may change travel plans to accommodate or assist displaced friends and family." How will we get there? Sandy may influence how New Jerseyans will travel this holiday. As Lewis said, "Rental cars have become a coveted commodity by those who lost vehicles in the storm.” AAA recommends confirming any existing reservations for a rental car with the …

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Jersey Rock Bands Event Will Benefit Hurricane Sandy Aid Efforts

The 'Unite 2 Revive' fundraiser will feature seven NJ bands at Jersey's Sports Bar in Neptune on Sunday, Nov. 18

A day-long event featuring food, drink and popular New Jersey rock bands on Sunday will raise funds for Red Cross efforts to meet the needs of those victimized by Hurricane Sandy.  The "Unite 2 Revive" will be held at Jersey’s Sports Bar, located at 116 Third Ave. in Neptune, from noon to 7 p.m. The fundraising event is being presented by Stars that Shine Entertainment, LLC, TOURPAX, and Synergy Event Planners. The restaurant will be serving food and drink specials during the event and sponsors include Patch sites throughout New Jersey. Guests are welcome to attend throughout the day to enjoy music from local bands including: The Eddie Testa Band, Guy Smiley, Rome, Undercover, Kindred, Marc Ribler & friends and Nobs Overdrive. Special …

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lauren

9:05 pm on Friday, November 16, 2012

REALLY?! You need to use your time more wisely!! Maybe just wishful thinking   more ›

Post-Sandy Recovery Guide Offers Advice to Storm Victims

Legal advice, where to find shelter and food among resources covered.

A new resource has been released by NJ 2-1-1 Partnership documenting recovery resources for victims of Superstorm Sandy. The Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery Guide details information such as contacts for home contractors, legal services for filing storm damage claims, how to apply for funding for damaged hot water heaters and how to remove mold. It also provides information county-by-county on food assistance, shelter and mental health facilities. According to a press release sent by NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, the organization has responded to approximately 43,000 callers asking for advice for many things included in the guide. NJ 2-1-1 Partnership has seen a 400 percent increase in call volume from Sandy alone. Public health officials …

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Schools Getting 'Back to Normal' Post-Sandy, Superintendent Says

The school calendar will see changes as a result of the superstorm.

Parsippany's schools are getting "back to normal" following Superstorm Sandy, according to its superintendent. Dr. LeRoy Seitz said that after eight days off, students returned to school last Thursday. The storm will mean "a modification to the 2012-13 calendar," the superintendent said, however, specific dates for makeup days for the regular school calendar and for SAT testing are still in the process of being set. Seitz said a committee will come up with proposed dates for the school board's approval likely by the end of the month. There was concern in the community regarding the Board of Education building and Lake Hiawatha School, which took the brunt of the storm. The BOE site was repaired quickly and the building served as an …

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