Sen. Schumer Warns Insurance Companies Against 'Playing Games' With Sandy Victims
Schumer said the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm for insurance purposes could be very costly to homeowners who have already lost so much.
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Schumer said the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm for insurance purposes could be very costly to homeowners who have already lost so much.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined National Guard troops to deliver much-needed goods to residents of Long Beach and Far Rockaway. He also thanked volunteers who pitched in for helping to make a difference in the relief effort.
The woman said finding her engagement ring was one piece of good news in what had been a very trying year.
Those volunteers have taken to the streets in communities that were ravaged by Sandy and the Nor'Easter that followed to assist affected families in their time of need.
Long Island residents were rallying Saturday for fed up power customers to voice their frustration about still being in the dark.
The Hempstead town supervisor on Saturday accused the Long Island Power Authority of ignoring those with special needs.
There was still no light Friday night for hundreds of thousands of Long Island homes. About 150,000 frustrated Long Island Power Authority customers said the company was giving them the run-around and they want to know why.
With long lines and only about 25 percent of gas stations in NYC and L.I. open for businesses, Schumer said FEMA had a solution that has not been put into effect yet.
The water has receded from most homes, but that doesn't mean they're completely dried out. The damp conditions created by Superstorm Sandy leave many at risk for mold growth.
The new gas rationing rule that allows drivers to fill up every other day seems to be working as drivers reported shorter lines at stations in New York City and Long Island on Friday.
The gas crisis was brought about in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, which left many gas stations reeling because of a lack of power and problems getting deliveries.
For those on Long Island without power since Sandy struck, there is word from the Long Island Power Authority that they won't want to hear.
Life after Superstorm Sandy has been a struggle for many pet owners. Some of them lost beloved animal companions. Others are fighting to keep pets safe while they were trying to recover.
New York City and Long Island are following in New Jersey's footsteps in instituting an odd-even gas rationing system.
A Home Depot employee has been arrested on charges he tried to extort $2 million from the company by planting a bomb at a Long Island store, prosecutors said Thursday.
