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New York City

November 18, 2012

Bloomberg Extends Gas Rationing Plan

Mayor Bloomberg announced Sunday that the odd/even license plate rule for gassing up would continue.

Lower East Side

November 14, 2012

Cars Destroyed by Sandy Now Risk Alternate-Side Parking Tickets

Drivers whose cars were destroyed by Sandy could get slapped with parking tickets.

New York City

November 14, 2012

NYPD Taps Retired Cops to Help Brothers in Blue After Sandy

The NYPD asked those who can to help, and provided shelter information for those in need.

New York City

November 09, 2012

City Launches 'Rapid Repair' Program for Homes Damaged by Sandy

The city will send teams of contractors to repair storm-damaged homes so Con Ed can restore their power.

New York City

November 07, 2012

City Teams Up With Once-Enemy Airbnb To Provide Free Housing After Sandy

Airbnb is helping connect people affected by Sandy with free short-term housing.

New York City

November 06, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg Applauds His Hurricane Sandy Response

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said only pockets of the city are still suffering.

New York City

November 04, 2012

60 Poll Sites Moved in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

60 poll sites — mainly in Brooklyn and Queens — are being relocated because of damage from the storm.

New York City

November 03, 2012

Officials Fear Some Damaged Schools May Stay Closed for Rest of Year

As staff and students prepare for Monday, many schools are without power or are hosting evacuees.

New York City

November 03, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg's Sign-Language Interpreter Returns

Mayor Bloomberg's expressive sign-language interpreter returns to his side.

New York City

November 03, 2012

80 Percent of Subway Service Restored, 28 Million Gallons of Fuel on Way

All of the boroughs are now connected by subway service.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Friday's Day of the Dead Celebrations Delayed, Canceled by Hurricane Sandy

Dia de los Muertos celebrations across the city must wait until power and transit is restored.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Con Ed Restores Power to Sections of Outer Boroughs Affected by Sandy

Customers in Lower Manhattan, however, were still waiting for electricity Friday morning.

New York City

November 02, 2012

New York City Marathon to Run as Critics Question Timing

Some residents fear the city is diverting resources from responding to the hurricane.

New York City

November 01, 2012

Bloomberg Endorses President Obama

Following Hurricane Sandy, Bloomberg has endorsed Obama for re-election.

New York City

November 01, 2012

City Shutters Dozens of Hurricane Shelters Ahead of Schools Reopening

Evacuees from Hurricane Sandy were sent to 15 remaining shelters around the city.