FEMA Rejects Funding For Nearly 100 Union Beach Homes Destroyed By Sandy
Union Beach officials said it's not the borough denying the funding to demolish the homes, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency that's to blame.
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Union Beach officials said it's not the borough denying the funding to demolish the homes, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency that's to blame.
CBS 2 first told you how many Nassau County residents cried foul after the Hurricane Sandy cleanup effort cut down what appeared to be healthy trees.
Condos and co-ops are designated as businesses the way the law is currently written. That prevents those homeowners from receiving federal disaster aid offered to other homeowners.
Islip is among the last of Long Island's beaches to open after Sandy's devastating blow.
Sixty percent of the boardwalk was also destroyed and FEMA doesn't want to pay to replace it.
All this week, we've been taking a look at the comeback of the housing market and the trends that are going on.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse communities at a rate of 90 percent for certain expenses related to the October storm, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith said Wednesday.
Several legal eagle law students from our area are spending their summer volunteering – in a trailer, a trailer where Hurricane Sandy victims are forced to live.
The new maps significantly scale back the level of highest danger, the so-called V zones, which had caused many homeowners the greatest aggravation.
County Comptroller George Maragos said Nassau will end its 2012 fiscal year with a $41.6 million budget surplus.
As part of the plan, removable flood walls would be set up for much of lower Manhattan as well as a 15-to-20-foot levee to guard part of Staten Island and a system of gates and levees to protect a Brooklyn creek.
Toms River has lost 20 to 25 percent of its tax base and 400 homes are being demolished. 4,000 homes were damaged.
The president toured the shore with Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday, seven months after Superstorm Sandy caused $38 billion in damage.
Prosecutors said 51-year-old William Nagle took federal assistance for stays at hotel rooms for three months even though he could have been living in his apartment.
Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state is targeting $5.9 million toward raising sand levels including dune restoration at New Dorp Beach, South Beach, Cedar Grove and Oakwood.
The project will stretch from Sea Bright to Manasquan and is expected to be completed by early next year.
The senator has petitioned the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Management and Budget to boost its disaster reimbursement rate from 75 percent to 90 percent.
Gates to the Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook opened Wednesday morning to accommodate anglers.
Nursing students from Molloy College acted as frantic victims as part of a domestic terrorism drill in New Hyde Park.
Many who cherish the annual flowering trees along the North Shore have voiced their suspicions that the trees were needlessly axed.
Mike and Gabrielle Fehling said a cryptic application process is preventing some from getting the money they need to survive.
The agency says that as of Tuesday, there had been 74,825 claims filed and 70,689 had been closed.
Hudson River Park Trust CEO Madelyn Wils said three piers were heavily damaged and the electrical system was knocked out completely when Sandy flooded the park on Oct. 29. All of the street lights lost power.
A new group called 'Friends of Long Island' plans to raise $500,000 to help up to 100 people get back into their Sandy-ravaged homes. The group is made up of local residents and community leaders.
It's gone from bad to worse for some storm-weary Staten Island residents who are trying to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy. Now, they're coping with a sinkhole nightmare.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
One man has been arrested and another is in the hospital after a fight at TD Garden during a Boston Bruins game on Saturday, Boston Police said.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a residential Queens street Friday afternoon, and police are searching for two persons of interest.
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.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
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.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
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.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
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.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Dillon Brooks added 27 as the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday night.
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.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 10 at 11 p.m.
If there's one thing both New Yorkers and tourists can agree on, it's that the city could use more public bathrooms. Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a multimillion dollar plan to install modular public bathrooms across all five boroughs as part of a pilot program. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Macy's said it plans to close 14 stores in 12 states, including New Jersey and New York.
Video shows a daring rescue during a barn fire in upstate New York.
There's growing fallout in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. There were large, organized protests Saturday in the city, calling for justice, for Good and for ICE to leave Minnesota. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
