AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoShore Recovery Watch: After last week’s nor’easter, Brigantine and other Jersey Shore towns are still dealing with major flooding, erosion, and storm-damaged homes and businesses—though flood-pump and elevation upgrades since Hurricane Sandy helped prevent worse outcomes. Public Health & Travel: CDC data shows dengue fever cases rising in at least 15 states following Florida’s outbreak, a reminder for travelers to take mosquito precautions. Weather-Driven Travel Planning: Forecasters say a potentially record-breaking El Niño could bring stormier, wetter conditions to the South during Thanksgiving/Christmas while the Northeast—including New Jersey—may see comparatively drier, smoother travel. Transit Update: Amtrak says it expects to open ticket sales this month for a second daily Pittsburgh–NYC round trip starting mid-November, boosting rail options for travelers heading to New York. Local Events: Asbury Park’s 18th annual Zombie Walk drew big crowds along the boardwalk, keeping the fall tourism energy going. Safety Alert: A fatal head-on crash closed the spotlight on Route 613 in Pittsgrove, underscoring road-risk during early-morning travel.
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