Experts Warn Of Scams Popping Up In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy
Natural disasters always attract people who want to help, but they also attract criminals who seek to profit from people's pain.
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Natural disasters always attract people who want to help, but they also attract criminals who seek to profit from people's pain.
Volunteers are organizing on social media or just showing up with offers of help.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday warned that the Nor'easter forecast to strike the metro area later this week could make a bad situation worse in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Residents said the blaze started just moments after power was restored. 50 people are now homeless because of the fire.
Lines remained unbearably long at gas stations a full seven days after Superstorm Sandy hit, and motorists have been wondering when they will finally see relief at the pump.
More than 1,500 members of the New York City police force were directly impacted by Superstorm Sandy, but had no choice but to get to work and help the city cope.
"We wanted to go out there and give the Giants fans and the people around New York something to cheer about," Manning said. "We weren't able to do that. It's disappointing, just the way we played."
Until last week, the Koff family of Long Beach was living the American dream, with a gorgeous home on Reynolds Channel -- and then sandy happened, pushing three feet of water into their home, and upending their lives.
Many homes are still without power and heat, so some are resorting to their gas stove ranges for warmth.
Power is slowly getting restored in New Canaan, but officials said they are concerned now that a Nor'Easter is brewing.
The band will treat those in attendance to a full concert of their latest and greatest hits.
You can parse the particulars, from the Giants' 182 total yards to their wretched special teams. But strip the stats and you'll see that the Steelers just wanted to win more.
The PATH rail system has been suspended since before Sandy struck and when the storm did, a dramatic image was captured of floodwaters rushing into the Hoboken station. Now comes good news for trans-Hudson commuters.
Volunteers have also been going door-to-door to check on and address the medical needs of those who remain in their homes, often without heat and power.
Brad Gair will oversee the city's efforts to house all New Yorkers who were left homeless by the storm.
