hurricane sandy

Sandy bill: Chris Christie declares war on his own party

Jean MacKenzie — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:34:42 +0000

BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie does not mince words. Holding a press conference in Trenton on Wednesday to voice his displeasure at Congress’s refusal to approve a $60 billion package for victims of Superstorm Sandy, he could barely contain his rage.

House fails to vote on hurricane relief bill, delays aid by weeks

Walter Hickey, Business Insider — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:54:09 +0000

This failure to pass a bill — which will force Congress to go back to square one in the next session — has infuriated other New York lawmakers as well.

12-12-12: Paul McCartney to sub for Kurt Cobain as Nirvana plays Sandy benefit

Jennifer Mattson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:46:00 +0000

The former Beatle will perform at the 12-12-12 concert for Superstorm Sandy along with the Rolling Stones, Kayne West and The Who.

Sandy aid: President Obama asks for $60.4B

Samantha Stainburn — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:24:42 +0000

"While more may be needed in the long term, this robust package is a major first step that we will work to pass as quickly as possible," two House members from New York, Democrat Nita Lowey and Republican Peter King, said in a statement.

Hurricane Sandy cost $19 billion as Bloomberg seeks aid

Ellen Connolly — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:21:34 +0000

Hurricane Sandy damage bill is $19 billion.

Mayor Bloomberg pledges $5.5 million to small businesses affected by Sandy

Talia Ralph — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:32:40 +0000

Mayor Bloomberg announced a new grant program Saturday that will pledge $5.5 million to small businesses that were affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Chris Christie: Sandy damages top $29 billion

Sarah Wolfe — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:48:28 +0000

Chris Christie says Superstorm Sandy caused more than $29 billion in damages in New Jersey.

Sandy's impact on job growth will be acute

Jeff Cox, CNBC — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:02:01 +0000

Super storm Sandy's aftermath could exact a significant toll on the jobs picture, with November payrolls expected to show little gain as economic growth slows to a standstill, according to the latest projections from Deutsche Bank.

New York to demolish 200 homes destroyed by Sandy

Talia Ralph — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:25:05 +0000

New York will demolish around 200 homes that were badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy last month.

Macy’s gives 5,000 Thanksgiving parade tickets to Hurricane Sandy victims

News Desk — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:57:00 +0000

Macy’s will donate 5,000 Thanksgiving Day parade tickets to those in neighborhoods hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy.

Obama visits New York, pledges help with Sandy recovery

Jennifer Mattson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:38:46 +0000

The president consoled victims and surveyed damage in Staten Island and Queens.

Brooklyn pot dealer donates proceeds to Sandy victims

Sarah Wolfe — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:03:20 +0000

A pot dealer in Brooklyn, New York, is raising eyebrows for donating half of his proceeds over two days last week to victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Mayor Bloomberg: New York gas rationing working, may continue

Jennifer Mattson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:04:38 +0000

Meanwhile, New Jersey, which first adopted the measure, will end rationing Tuesday.

Cuomo to ask for $30 billion in federal aid for Sandy clean-up

Talia Ralph — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:54:16 +0000

Cuomo is requesting $30 billion in federal aid to help clean up the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy, according to top officials in his administration.

Haiti: Flooding claims at least 10 lives

Talia Ralph — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:48:01 +0000

Haiti continues to be at the mercy of hurricane season, as a night of heavy rainfall caused flooding that took at least 10 lives.