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Residents of communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy have been waiting for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to tell them how and where they can rebuild. But New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he's not waiting anymore.
Under Rapid Repairs, the city deployed dozens of contractors and thousands of skilled construction workers to do emergency work -- free of charge to residents.
The money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will go to facilities including Bellevue Hospital, Coney Island Hospital, Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Metropolitan Hospital Center.
The Pfails hadn't planned for a road trip to the nation's capital next week, but Sen. Charles Schumer invited them to the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
The final House vote was 241-180 -- 192 Democrats were joined by 38 Republicans in approving the measure.
First they were driven from their homes by Superstorm Sandy; now, families living in hotels along the Jersey Shore are getting the boot again.
The home isn't really livable, but one Long Island family hit hard by superstorm Sandy has been forced back into it.
Many flood-damaged homes have now become infested with toxic mold in the months since superstorm Sandy hit.
Despite almost "half" of the homes in Glen Oaks Village sustaining some sort of shingle damage during Superstorm Sandy, FEMA turned them down for hurricane damage grants, according to Bob Friedrich, President of Glen Oaks Village.
The Bazzarellis have not received any aid. After the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied their request for flood insurance the family paid $200,000 out-of-pocket to repair their restaurant.
The law give the Federal Emergency Management Agency increased borrowing power. The agency said it was poised to run out of money if Congress had not acted.
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a Hurricane Sandy relief bill on Friday. That means checks could soon be in the mail for tens of thousands of storm victims to repair their homes and businesses.
More than 4,000 properties on Nassau County's South Shore, including Cedarhurst, Lybrook and Valley Stream, have been removed from the new federal flood zone maps.
On Friday, Congress will finally vote on the first bit of aid to victims of Superstorm Sandy. That won't be soon enough for thousands of people, including a Staten Island man who is left out in the cold.
Friday evening, the Senate approved a $60.4 billion emergency aid for victims of the hurricane that devastated parts of the Tri-State Area by a 63-32 vote. Officials are urging the House to now pass the bill as well.
Nearly two months after superstorm Sandy flooded it and forced an emergency evacuation, NYU Langone Medical Center is set to reopen Thursday.
For some, all they want from Santa this year is a check from FEMA and their insurance company to help cover the damage sustained to their homes.
More than $20 million in federal aid has already been approved for Conn. residents and Malloy said the extension will help ensure that all residents and businesses that suffered damage in the storm will have enough time to get their applications in.
About 90 percent of the wreckage and debris left behind by the storm has been hauled away, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio on Saturday announced a plan to fight the proliferation of mold in homes and businesses that sustained flooding during Superstorm Sandy.
These are the first reimbursements delivered in the state since Sandy hit in late October.
After superstorm Sandy, New Dorp High School on Staten Island became a place of salvation and on Thursday, the students shared their stories with the nation's top education official.
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced Tuesday that homeowners will soon receive a property damage review form in the mail.
More than 71,000 households in Nassau and over 26,000 in Suffolk have applied for FEMA help.
The decision was announced late Friday night by Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., whose district includes some of the areas hardest-hit by the storm. Pallone says the process could get under way as early as Monday.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Mamdani refused to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state during an interview on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks one day after getting thumped 48-20 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
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.
The footage shows someone dressed in black wearing a face mask, walking near campus before the Saturday night attack. Two students died and nine others were hurt. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the investigation and how Jews in our area are reacting to the mass shooting.
Police sources told CBS News New York's Ali Bauman it appears this bus was having mechanical issues and when the driver tried to put the brakes on the bus slid and crashed into 4 parked cars in Morrisania.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains how the group is helping to make it possible, and that the impact goes a long way.
However, because she lives in a shelter, doctors have been unable to perform the life-saving surgery. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on how one organization is trying to help.
