Hurricane Sandy Climate Change: Andrew Cuomo Rightly Raises Global ...
It seemed like it would take an act of God for climate change to be mentioned, and it seems like that's just what happened with Hurricane Sandy. The unprecedented destruction caused by the "Superstorm" prompted New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to ...www.policymic.com
Gas trucks arrive in New York City
Eight million gallons of gas have arrived in New York City to help alleviate the gas shortages the residents of the Big Apple have experienced since being hit by Hurricane Sandy. Governor Andrew Cuomo made that announcement on Nov. 3. The New York ...www.examiner.com
Hurricane Gas Shortage: Cuomo Signs Executive Order Waiving Tax On Fuel ...
Andrew Cuomo says he's signed an executive order waiving a requirement that fuel tankers register and pay tax before unloading.www.huffingtonpost.com
Lights in Manhattan, Despair Elsewhere
The patchy recovery from Hurricane Sandy exposed a fractured region on Saturday: The lights flickered on in Manhattan neighborhoods that had been dark for days and the city's subways rumbled and screeched through East River tunnels again.www.nytimes.com
Sandy's Blackouts Leave 2.6 Million Customers Lacking Power
A fourth day of blackouts for about 3.5 million homes and businesses in the U.S. Northeast taxed the patience of city and state officials concerned that utilities are moving too slowly to repair the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. The pace of recovery from ...www.businessweek.com
Cuomo seeks federal aid; estimates economic damage at $6B
Andrew Cuomo, right, discusses Hurricane Sandy preparedness as Major General Patrick Murphy, adjutant general of the New York State National Guard, stands by at the New York Power Authority hydroelectric power plant in Cohoes, N.Y.www.pressconnects.com
Some Subways Now Go to Lower Manhattan
At a press conference at the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan this morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo and MTA Chairman Joe Lhota announced most subway service in New York City will be returned by the end of the day.observer.com
Obama holds Hurricane Sandy response meeting, then hits campaign trail
J.; Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y.; and Daniel Malloy, D-Conn. In his weekly radio address, Obama thanked those who responded to the massive damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy, and said that "our number one concern has been making sure that affected states ...www.freep.com
Avella Calls on Cuomo for More Resources for Sandy Recovery
... of Hurricane Sandy's visit. The senator wants Gov. Andrew Cuomo to provide more aid to Queens and has called on the state's Public Service Commission to investigate how Con Edison allocated resources after the effects of the hurricane are addressed.foresthills.patch.com
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declares State of Emergency as Hurricane ...
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Sandy barrels through Caribbean, killing 43.www.nydailynews.com
Power returning after Hurricane Sandy but weariness grows
Andrew Cuomo said the Defense Department will set up emergency mobile gas stations at five locations around the New York City metropolitan area to distribute free fuel with a limit of 10 gallons per person.www.eveningsun.com
Sandy's Wake Leaves a Clear Choice
Andrew Cuomo said while Hurricane Sandy hammered NYC a few days ago: "I don't think anyone can sit back anymore and say, 'I'm shocked at that weather pattern'... There is no weather pattern that will shock me anymore... Climate change is a reality.www.huffingtonpost.com
Can Cuomo interfere in storm insurance contracts? Frankel
NEW YORK (Reuters) - On Wednesday night, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made a startling announcement: Homeowners "will not have to pay" so-called hurricane deductibles when they file insurance claims for damages caused by Sandy.www.reuters.com
As Hurricane Sandy recovery creeps along, officials worry about election day ...
The New York City subway system is now operating along 80% of its network, and more of the network will come back on line through the weekend, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday. Addressing concerns about fuel shortages, particularly ...news.nationalpost.com
Hurricane Sandy Brings Out the Best and Worst in Us
There is no telling how long the pain and suffering from Hurricane Sandy will last. I heard on the radio this morning that the cost of this hurricane would be around $50 billion, and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has just pledged $100 million to ...blogcritics.org
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Anger Grows At Recovery Efforts, Especially Outside ...
Tankers finally began entering New York Harbor on Thursday, and a tanker carrying 2 million barrels of gasoline arrived at 2 a.m. (0600 GMT) on Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. (SCROLL DOWN FOR LIVE UPDATES) Sandy, which brought ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Federal Relief Costs Likely to Be Big, and Contested
WASHINGTON - The first trickle of federal funds has started to go out after Hurricane Sandy - $29 million to rebuild highways, $30 million to hire temporary workers to help with the cleanup.www.nytimes.com
Unemployment assistance available for Sandy victims
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster unemployment assistance is now available to all New Yorkers who lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Disaster unemployment benefits are available to provide financial support to ...blog.timesunion.com
A state-by-state look at the effects of and recovery from superstorm Sandy
The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 105 people in the United States.www.washingtonpost.com
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