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Hurricane Sandy; aftermath

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Sanitation Department Extends Debris Collection in Areas Affected by Sandy

Far Rockaway

February 19, 2013

Sanitation Department Extends Debris Collection in Areas Affected by Sandy

The Department of Sanitation said cleanup will continue "until further notice."

Army Corps of Engineers Plan to Restore Sandy-Hit Beaches Before Next Year

Rockaway Beach

February 13, 2013

Army Corps of Engineers Plan to Restore Sandy-Hit Beaches Before Next Year

The Army Corps of Engineers plan to restore beaches hit by Hurricane Sandy before next year.

Breezy Point Fire Was Caused by Sandy Seawater Flooding Wires, FDNY Says

Breezy Point

December 24, 2012

Breezy Point Fire Was Caused by Sandy Seawater Flooding Wires, FDNY Says

Fires during Hurricane Sandy, including the Breezy Point fire, were caused by seawater hitting wires.

Staten Island's North Shore Businesses Feel Forgotten After Sandy

Mariners Harbor

December 20, 2012

Staten Island's North Shore Businesses Feel Forgotten After Sandy

Business owners said they feel their damages were overlooked in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Plan to Burn Sandy Debris at Floyd Bennett Field Worries Environmentalists

New York City

November 27, 2012

Plan to Burn Sandy Debris at Floyd Bennett Field Worries Environmentalists

A plan to burn Sandy debris has some environmental groups up in arms.

New York City to Demolish at Least 200 Homes in Wake of Sandy

Rockaway Beach

November 18, 2012

New York City to Demolish at Least 200 Homes in Wake of Sandy

Some 500 additional homes may be razed in the wake of the monster storm.

Bloomberg Extends Gas Rationing Plan

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.

Mold Poses Threat as Residents Repair Flooded Homes, Politicians Say

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.

Hundreds of Isamu Noguchi Artworks Damaged in Hurricane Sandy

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.

City Workers Offered Payroll Deduction to Help Hurricane Sandy's Victims

Civic Center

November 11, 2012

City Workers Offered Payroll Deduction to Help Hurricane Sandy's Victims

A new program lets employees direct-deposit part of their paychecks into the mayor's Sandy recovery fund.

Gas Station Owned by Taxi Tycoon Hoards Fuel for Cabs Only

Jackson Heights

November 09, 2012

Gas Station Owned by Taxi Tycoon Hoards Fuel for Cabs Only

A gas station in Jackson Heights is refusing to sell to anyone but cabs.

Bronx Nursing Home Takes in 99 Elderly Evacuees from Coney Island

Baychester

November 09, 2012

Bronx Nursing Home Takes in 99 Elderly Evacuees from Coney Island

The Workmen’s Circle MultiCare Center in Baychester expected 40 evacuees. They received nearly 100.

Nor'easter Slows Down Gas-Supply Efforts, Governor Says

New York City

November 08, 2012

Nor'easter Slows Down Gas-Supply Efforts, Governor Says

The nor'easter that hit New York Wednesday has set back the schedule of gasoline supply.

Many FEMA Centers Remain Closed as Frustrated Locals Search for Aid

Roxbury

November 08, 2012

Many FEMA Centers Remain Closed as Frustrated Locals Search for Aid

After closing for the nor'easter, many FEMA recovery centers were still shuttered Thursday morning.

Where to Find Heat, Food and Shelter After Sandy

New York City

November 08, 2012

Where to Find Heat, Food and Shelter After Sandy

With residents bracing for cold temperatures, the city and nonprofits are offering to help New Yorkers.

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