FEMA To Begin Providing Mobile Homes For Jersey Shore Residents
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) was left fuming when mobile homes had not yet been included in the plan for the Jersey Shore.
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U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) was left fuming when mobile homes had not yet been included in the plan for the Jersey Shore.
Superstorm Sandy victims had their sights Saturday on Washington, D.C., hoping to avoid political gridlock as they work to get the money needed to recover from the storm.
The images at Venetian Shores in Lindenhurst are stunning. Brand new home video just discovered shows horrified homeowners riding out Sandy's wrath – eight-foot high walls of surging saltwater.
Residents of Atlantic, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties can apply for the grants through their town governments for money to pay for repairs.
It is still too dangerous for people to live on the barrier island and right now, there's a strict curfew overnight.
Hundreds of Superstorm Sandy victims in the Rockaways filled a church looking for help and answers from officials Wednesday night, but many walked away even more frustrated.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be closing its main disaster recovery center at Provident Bank Park in Pomona on Friday, but FEMA officials will remain in the county to help residents apply for aid.
Residents are still waiting for help three weeks after President Barack Obama visited parts of Staten Island following superstorm Sandy.
FEMA is a lifeline for the victims of superstorm Sandy, but the experiences people are having with the government agency vary widely.
It's like an Atlantic City roll of the dice, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is asking FEMA for 100 % reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective measures following superstorm Sandy.
Govs. Cuomo, Christie and Malloy are teaming up in a regional effort to land nearly $83 billion in federal aid. Christie is expected to be in Washington on Thursday to press for aid, Cuomo said.
New Jersey's Senate budget committee has toured areas in Bergen County hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy and is hearing from local officials about damages.
Connecticut residents have until Dec. 31 – just one more month – to file for individual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
A month after superstorm Sandy struck, gone is the thick oil that covered the streets by the water in Lindenhurst. So, too, is the silence of the residents in shock.
One month ago today, superstorm Sandy slammed into the Tri-State Area and for some, including those along the Hudson River, it's still a struggle to get back to normal.
In a letter from the mayor's office addressed to New York's Congressional Delegation, Bloomberg asked for help in "securing supplemental and expedited funding" for the five boroughs.
More than 30,000 homes or businesses were destroyed or sustained substantial damage from last month's storm.
So far, FEMA has approved more than $7.5 million in aid to Connecticut to help with the clean-up and relief effort, according to the agency.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday he has sent letters to landlords, ordering them to restore services damaged by Superstorm Sandy as temperatures drop, and use the city's Rapid Repair Program if they have not done so.
Only a few homes were left standing on Brook Avenue. Sandy destroyed the rest of the homes on the street, turning them into piles of rubble as if a tornado had pulled them from the ground.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg estimates Superstorm Sandy caused a whopping $19 billion in losses in New York City so he asked federal lawmakers to put up nearly $10 billion to reimburse both government agencies and private businesses.
At a hearing before the state Senate Budget Committee Monday, local emergency management officials and mayors testified about their storm recovery needs to ensure they are up and running for high season.
With the holidays right around the corner, there is a goal on Staten Island to have the biggest toy drive that New York has ever seen.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency as of Sunday had approved more than $664 million to help New York state residents recover from Superstorm Sandy.
The New York State Department of Labor is administering the funds and will work with communities to help deploy workers to job sites.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Dozens of families are coping with losing everything after last week's fire that tore through a six-story apartment building on the Upper West Side.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
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.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Dozens of families are coping with losing everything after last week's fire that tore through a six-story apartment building on the Upper West Side.
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.
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.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
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.
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.
Security has been stepped up at Hanukkah gatherings in New York City after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia. Naomi Ruchim reports.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is tracking a rainstorm for later in the week that will be accompanied by temperatures in the low 50s.
Get your tickets out. The winning numbers are 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, and the Powerball is 2. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
