FEMA: People Should Submit Sandy-Related Payment Review Requests By Sept. 15
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday said it strongly encourages people to submit their requests for reviews of Superstorm Sandy-related payments by Sept. 15.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday said it strongly encourages people to submit their requests for reviews of Superstorm Sandy-related payments by Sept. 15.
New York City will be the beneficiary of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants for anti-terrorism efforts, U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced Tuesday.
It's officially beach season and officials have been hard at work to make the shore experience even better.
Reps. Rice and Meeks are sponsoring legislation to allow FEMA to forgive debts owed by storm victims
Nearly 100 people showed up for the free informational clinic in Brick Township, WCBS 880's Peter Haskell reported.
A congressional task force has been put to work for the effort to get federal money to people still trying to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy.
The money will used at 33 developments damaged by the 2012 storm.
The City of Long Beach, ravaged by Superstorm Sandy in the fall of 2012, is about to get a new look.
The congressional candidate said the federal government made life for Sandy victims even worse.
The attorneys for the Sandy victims said the companies manipulated software to exclude sales taxes, cheating victims out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials have agreed to let Superstorm Sandy victims who think their insurance claims were not fairly paid out to undergo a review.
The executive in charge of FEMA's insurance program has admitted that homeowners may have been cheated out of millions in insurance money.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and City Councilman Mark Treyger, D-Brooklyn, want a special monitor to be established by the attorney general to review every single case.
Authorities are looking into whether employees rewrote reports for flood insurance claims after Sandy in an effort to cheat homeowners out of money to fix damage from the storm.
Homeowners who saw their lives devastated by Superstorm Sandy say they were betrayed after the storm by insurance companies.
One Ocean County woman left homeless by Hurricane Sandy has been struggling to rebuild. She recently learned the agency that gave her the money to get back on her feet, wants it all back.
Talk about paying a premium. Home insurance rates have gone through the roof for many people rebuilding after Sandy.
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and other New Jersey lawmakers on Friday announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency will take new steps to help homeowners still struggling to rebuild.
A proposal by a Queens congressman would allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency to back off in its pursuit to recoup aid mistakenly paid out to Superstorm Sandy victims.
Insurance companies might face more scrutiny over how they are handling flood damage claims from Superstorm Sandy.
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder, D-Far Rockaway, said he's asked FEMA to stop requesting the repayments, but the agency says it's required by law to try to recoup money it sent out by mistake.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency wants at least a dozen of those disabled, elderly and mostly poor residents to return thousands of dollars in disaster aid.
Four people were charged in New Jersey Thursday with filing fraudulent applications for federal relief funds related to Superstorm Sandy.
New York City is getting at least $1.6 billion in federal money to help public hospitals install floodwalls, flood proof elevators and otherwise become more storm-resilient.
After Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast nearly two years ago, the federal government quickly sent out $1.4 billion in emergency disaster aid to the hurricane's victims. Now, thousands of people might have to pay back their share.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Surveillance video captured the moment a New York school security guard saved a choking first grader.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Some union nurses say if they don't reach deals on a new contract by Monday, nearly 16,000 nurses could walk off the job.
In at least one video posted to social media, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to be chanting their support of Hamas.
Surveillance video captured the moment a New York school security guard saved a choking first grader.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Some union nurses say if they don't reach deals on a new contract by Monday, nearly 16,000 nurses could walk off the job.
In at least one video posted to social media, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to be chanting their support of Hamas.
It happened at around 3 p.m. Friday inside Alex Deli & Grocery, which is located at Flatbush and Newkirk avenues.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
Electric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 9 at 11 p.m.
Cellphone video shows a deer getting caught in a backyard zip line in Brookhaven, Long Island.
A protest outside a Queens synagogue is leading to concern in the Jewish community and some questions about the response from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
An arrest has been made after a rock was thrown through a school bus window on the New Jersey Turnpike, seriously injuring a student on board.
Four years ago Friday, one of the deadliest residential fires in U.S. history struck the Bronx. Seventeen people, including eight children, were killed in the tragic Twin Parks apartment fire. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos was there as the community gathered to reflect and mourn.
