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New York City

November 13, 2012

Quinn Calls for Storm Barriers, Burying Power Lines in Wake of Sandy

Preparing for flooding is "the single most important infrastructure challenge of our time," Quinn said.

Long Island City

November 13, 2012

Hundreds of Isamu Noguchi Artworks Damaged in Hurricane Sandy

Artwork in storage at The Noguchi Museum sustained damage from the hurricane.

Lower East Side

November 13, 2012

LES Residents Still Without Power and Heat Threaten Rent Strike

Residents of Knickerbocker Village are considering a rent strike after two weeks in the dark and cold.

New York City

November 09, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Destroyed About 1,000 Homes Across City, Mayor Says

Another 80,000 suffered water damage in the hurricane's floods, Bloomberg said.

Brighton Beach

November 09, 2012

Trip to School a Biblical One For Students in Brighton Beach

Immigrant students become refugees as two popular South Brooklyn schools struggle with displacement.

Long Island City

November 09, 2012

Historic Waterfront Crabhouse in LIC Closes After Hurricane Sandy Flooding

The landmark Hunters Point restaurant was flooded by 6 feet of water and hopes to reopen in three months.

Coney Island

November 09, 2012

Some Elevator Service Resumes at Coney Island Complex, But Many Still Stuck

One Ocean Towers elevator was restored, but some elderly and disabled are still trapped in their homes.

Gerritsen Beach

November 08, 2012

Relative of Hurricane Sandy Victim Struggles to Pay for Funeral

Richard Krins, 68, was found dead is his Gerritsen Beach home on Oct. 31.

Port Morris

November 08, 2012

Sandy's Winds and Flooding Wreaked Havoc on Port Morris Businesses

The popular Bruckner Bar and Grill suffered major flooding. Another business had its ceiling collapse.

Midland Beach

November 08, 2012

As Courts Resume, Officers Hardest Hit by Sandy Try to Pick Up the Pieces

Many court officers, the men and women who keep the courts secure, lost everything in Sandy.

Gerritsen Beach

November 08, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Damages Five Homes in One Family

A Gerritsen Beach family had five homes damaged and three cars ruined by Hurricane Sandy.

Gerritsen Beach

November 07, 2012

Hurricane Sandy's Good Samaritans Go to Extremes to Help

Good Samaritans have used a Jet Ski and a monster truck to help Hurricane Sandy victims.

Inwood

November 06, 2012

Uptown Gem Swindler Cove Badly Damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy uprooted trees and caused damage at Swindler Cove, a restored natural habitat.

New York City

November 04, 2012

Coastal Storm on Track To Strike Hurricane-Ravaged New York on Wednesday

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, another coastal storm is on track to strike the Northeast on Wednesday.

South Street Seaport

November 02, 2012

South Street Seaport Businesses Struggle to Recover from Sandy Flooding

Business owners at South Street Seaport are working tirelessly to clean up the damage caused by Sandy.