FEMA Offers Review Of Sandy Payouts Following Fraud Claims, But Some Say They're Skeptical
It's an offer you'd think homeowners can't refuse: the possibility of more money on their damaged home claims from FEMA.
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It's an offer you'd think homeowners can't refuse: the possibility of more money on their damaged home claims from FEMA.
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.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Protesters continued to gather Friday outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal ICE officers.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Friday unveiled the city's plan to make sweeping changes to Midtown traffic during World Cup match days.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Friday unveiled the city's plan to make sweeping changes to Midtown traffic during World Cup match days.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight.The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
A Queens man is accused of helping to steal over $100,000 worth of Pokémon cards during two armed robberies in NYC.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who died while subway surfing last week wants to prevent another family from going through the same heartbreak.
A single strand of hair helped police solve the murder of Nancy Smith 25 years ago in Orange County.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Protesters continued to gather Friday outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal ICE officers.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight.The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
Community members are demanding answers from the Jersey City Board of Education after a mother was arrested during last week's board meeting.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Protesters continued to gather Friday outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal ICE officers.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Zohran Mamdani will be the first New York City mayor in recent history not to attend the Israel Day Parade this weekend.
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be taking a page from President Trump and Elon Musk. Thursday morning, Mamdani announced the creation of a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Paterson, N.J., will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026. The events will bring soccer, music and food together across the city.
The price of a seat for the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden is soaring. According to StubHub, some courtside tickets are listed for more than $123,000.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A new study finds more dads are scaling back at the office and spending more time at home with their families.
Shrey Parkh, 14, is the new spelling bee champion. He took home the trophy and $50,000 in prize money.
It will be sunny and warm on Friday, but a bit cooler for Saturday to start the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Traffic in Midtown Manhattan will be getting a revamp for the eight 2026 FIFA World Cup match days this summer at MetLife Stadium.
Protesters continue to gather outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal immigration officers. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
