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Midland Beach

May 08, 2013

Staten Island Residents Still Face Mold Problems Six Months After Sandy

A report released on Tuesday found that many homes hit by Sandy still face mold problems.

New Dorp Beach

March 06, 2013

Neighbors Fear Two Homes Battered By Sandy Will Collapse With Next Storm

Neighbors complain that two abandoned homes on New Dorp Lane are in danger of collapsing.

New York City

February 26, 2013

New Photos Show Extent of Sandy Devastation at City Schools

The photos show the extent of devastation that Sandy wreaked on city public schools.

New York City

January 31, 2013

Mayor Announces $15M Plan to Combat Mold From Hurricane Sandy

The mayor's plan follows criticism that the city has not done enough to target mold.

East New York

January 25, 2013

Mayoral Candidates Say City Dropped the Ball on Sandy

"It's quite possible that Mayor Bloomberg does not know what mold is," Comptroller John Liu said.

Greenpoint

December 19, 2012

Seniors with Mold-Plagued Homes Confused by City's Conflicting Messages

Officials have told seniors to apply for small business loans to get aid to fight post-Sandy mold.

New Dorp Beach

November 13, 2012

Mold Poses Threat as Residents Repair Flooded Homes, Politicians Say

Congressman Michael Grimm said residents should let all wood submerged by storm water dry out.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

April 03, 2012

Schools Chancellor Walcott Dismisses MS 577 Parents' Mold Complaints

Hundreds of parents and kids protested at a Monday night meeting over mold in Williamsburg middle school.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

April 02, 2012

MS 577 Students Return to Classrooms Where Mold Was Found

MS 577 parents remain concerned their kids face health risks in the classrooms.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 30, 2012

Hazardous Mold Found in Seven MS 577 Classrooms

Parents say mold in the building has made their children sick.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 11, 2012

Patti Smith's Concert at the Chelsea Hotel Irks Residents

Patti Smith's scheduled performance at the Chelsea Hotel isn't enough to pacify some angry tenants.

Harlem

December 28, 2011

Upper Manhattan Has the Borough's Worst Landlords, Report Says

Manhattan's five worst buildings are in Harlem and Washington Heights, according to Public Advocate.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

December 03, 2011

Hotel Chelsea Tenants Sue Landlord for Renovation Dangers

Tenants at the Hotel Chelsea said the renovations have become too dangerous to continue.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

November 11, 2011

Hotel Chelsea Has High Levels of Dust, Mold and Lead, Report Finds

An independent study of the landmark hotel showed a renovation is causing high levels of dust, mold, lead, and crystalline silica in areas where residents still live.