Wilshire Grand Hotel A Respite for Local Families

Eight families affected by Hurricane Sandy staying at hotel.

The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange has opened their doors to the victims of Hurricane Sandy who lost their homes from the devastating storm that hit New Jersey on Oct. 29. The hotel is accepting room and product donations to help local families displaced from the horrific storm that left 106 dead and millions without power.  This began when a customer who was supposed to be in New Jersey on Oct. 29 for a wedding called to cancel his room reservation. Hotel General Manager Ed Reagoso then waived the cancellation fee because of the weather. “When I explained we were not charging for the cancellation because we were delighted to have a room become available for a local family that’s been displaced due to Sandy," Reagoso said, "the …

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