In a rare showing of bipartisanship in Washington, a bill that would allow religious institutions damaged by Hurricane Sandy to access FEMA money breezed through the House of Representatives. YNN's Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.
02/13/2013 09:57 PM
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More than 1,800 families in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Manhattan are still living in motels after the October 29th storm. Two case managers from Syracuse's Salvation Army just returned from a trip to help those displaced by Sandy.
Updated 02/05/2013 05:34 PM
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Southern States Automotive and Raleigh Residents Share are collecting all kinds of household items for those troubled by Superstorm Sandy.
02/02/2013 06:48 PM
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The U.S. Senate passes a more than $50 billion aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy. Our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has the details.
Updated 01/28/2013 10:48 PM
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After facing a firestorm of criticism, the House overwhelmingly approved some aid for states damaged by Hurricane Sandy. YNN's Erin Billups has the details on one of the first votes of the new 113th Congress.
Updated 01/04/2013 06:44 PM
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The state Attorney General's office is outlining funds raised for charities in response to Hurricane Sandy.
01/03/2013 04:43 PM
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After getting hit with a barrage of criticism for failing to vote on a Hurricane Sandy disaster aid bill, House republican leaders are now promising to take the measure up later this month. Our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has more on the day's events.
Updated 01/02/2013 08:10 PM
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The top federal official overseeing the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort said Thursday it may not make sense to rebuild all the areas hardest hit by the storm, remarks that are at odds with Mayor Michael Bloomberg's vision for the city in the wake of Sandy. YNN's Grace Rauh filed the following report.
12/14/2012 07:39 AM
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The U.S. Senate held a hearing to look at the toll Sandy took on small businesses. More than a quarter million small businesses in New York were impacted by the storm and if they don't get help soon, lawmakers worry they may never be able to open back up. Erin Billups has more.
12/13/2012 08:11 PM
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State lawmakers announced a new bi-partisan plan to help with Sandy recovery during a tour of the storm ravaged Rockaways. YNN's Zack Fink has the story.
12/10/2012 09:17 PM
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With winter closing in, housing continues to be a major worry for those displaced by Sandy, which prompted city officials to reserve some open apartments for those in need of shelter. YNN's Josh Robin has the details.
12/08/2012 12:37 PM
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Governor Andrew Cuomo says President Obama is asking Congress for $60.4 billion in federal aid for Sandy victims. YNN’s Nick Reisman has more on the announcement.
12/07/2012 09:02 PM
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White House officials didn’t want to talk about reports that the president is going to ask Congress for far less money for Superstorm Sandy relief than Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg are hoping for. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has the story.
12/05/2012 09:15 PM
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The House of Representatives held its first hearing on Hurricane Sandy, reviewing federal agencies' responses while also looking at New York City's need for housing in the wake of the storm. So will FEMA trailers be coming to the five boroughs? Our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has the story.
12/04/2012 08:18 PM
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his first trip to Washington D.C. as governor Monday to request assistance in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. YNN's Erin Billups has the story.
12/04/2012 09:52 AM
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Even before the federal government decides whether to give the city money to clean up from Sandy, a split is emerging between Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo on how they would spend it regarding mass transit. Josh Robin has the story.
12/01/2012 10:45 AM
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While awaiting word from Washington about disaster aid, state officials are taking smaller steps to provide relief to people whose homes were damaged by the storm. That includes helping them with work with insurance companies. Thursday, Governor Cuomo announced new regulations to make that process a little easier and a lot faster. Zack Fink has the details.
11/29/2012 08:52 PM
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Governor Andrew Cuomo says the total for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is now estimated at $41 billion.
11/26/2012 04:40 PM
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Governor Andrew Cuomo said tens of thousands of New Yorkers filed for unemployment benefits in the wake of Sandy, and as Zack Fink explains, this could have an effect on the upcoming legislative session.
11/21/2012 08:48 AM
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President Obama visited Staten Island, viewing the damage inflicted by Sandy and promising aid. He also appointed someone familiar with city government to oversee the federal response. YNN's Josh Robin has the story.
Updated 11/15/2012 06:32 PM
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