Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Christie Urges Emergency Bronzing Campaign On Jersey Shore
By
Ben Yakas
Published Aug 31, 2011
Modified Aug 31, 2011
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Ben Yakas
Published Aug 31, 2011
Modified Aug 31, 2011
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
When Hurricane Irene was baring down on the the tri-state area, NJ Gov. Chris Christie sternly chided his constituents to "get the hell off the beach." Now that he's dealt with the flooding, power outages, and road collapses, Christie is turning his attention to the melanoma-deprived skin tones of residents, urging them to head back to the Jersey Shore quick: “Be an opportunist. You’ll probably get a good price.”
Christie had called it an “economic imperative” to get the Shore’s electricity back up for Labor Day weekend, the last major vacation weekend of the summer. “The water quality is good. The beaches are clean. There’s no reason for anyone to fear going to the beach. If you were planning to go on vacation this weekend, get in your car and go on vacation,” he said.
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno echoed Christie, explaining in a radio interview that overall, shore communities were not hit as hard as expected so “get the heck back on the beach.” 850,000 people lost power for a time, and 220,000 people were still without power as of last night. More than 350 roads were obstructed, flooding damage is still being assessed today, and at least seven deaths in the state are being blamed on Irene.
Tagged
beach
Chris Christie
hurricane irene
jersey shore
new jersey
skin tones
Ben Yakas
Ben Yakas is a former Gothamist reporter.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYC Council to consider earlier Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks
A bill facing a hearing Monday would require cooling tower owners to notify city health officials when bacteria levels reach a much lower threshold.
By
Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. ET
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
News
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
By
Ryan Kost
,
Elizabeth Kim
and
Phil Corso
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .