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By Amy Gernon November 02, 2012
Hurricane Sandy has forced the candidates to answer the question of federal disaster relief.
By Amy Gernon November 02, 2012
Long Islanders have been slammed with another crisis following Hurricane Sandy, a serious gas shortage.
By Amy Gernon November 02, 2012
Governor Cuomo responded to LIPA's estimate that it may taken even longer than two weeks to completely restore power to all of its customer, arguing the utility had more than enough time to prepare for ...
By Carrie B. November 02, 2012
Homeowners are now being faced with the terrible task of sorting through the damages, salvaging what they can and planning to repair or rebuild their homes and lives.
By Amy Gernon November 02, 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Red Cross has set up five feeding stations on Long Island spread out through Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
By Amy Gernon November 01, 2012
County Exec. Ed Mangano issued a Public Health Emergency resulting from the malfunctioning Bay Park Sewage Plant which suffered extreme flooding and damages during Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 01, 2012
As the area continues to recover for the devastation left by Sandy, the MTA has waived the fees until Friday for the services that are currently available.
By Amy Gernon November 01, 2012
A new steward has been appointed for the Stepping Stones Lighthouse off the tip of Kings Point.
By Amy Gernon November 01, 2012
Hurricane Sandy broke several records on the East Coast, including storm surge heights, flooding, power outages, damage and economic impact.
By Amy Gernon November 01, 2012
Despite the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, election officials in Nassau and Suffolk are confident elections will still take place Tuesday.
By Amy Gernon November 01, 2012
Gov. Cuomo was careful to avoid a political debate when he suggested that the federal government should be looking at the frequency of large, devastating storms, though Sen. Schumer was much less hesitant to discuss ...
By Cait Russell November 01, 2012
We've put together an invaluable resource for getting back on track in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon October 29, 2012
Responding to multiple 911 calls at the Nassau Coliseum, police found nearly 100 intoxicated youths, and arrested a helicopter pilot who landed his aircraft near the building.
By Amy Gernon October 29, 2012
Visitors to the Statue of Liberty will now be able to climb all the way to the crown, while enjoying renovated facilities.
By Cait Russell October 28, 2012
We've rounded up the resources you need to stay safe throughout Hurricane Sandy - check back regularly for updates.
By Amy Gernon October 26, 2012
A trio of independently messy weather events, including a Category 2 hurricane, a winter storm and high tides are expected to combine forces before hitting Long Island.
By Amy Gernon October 26, 2012
Two young children of CNBC executive Kevin Krim were found stabbed multiple times in the family's bathtub. The NYPD suspect their nanny, who was found alive with a self-inflicted stab wound in her neck laying ...
By Amy Gernon October 26, 2012
LIPA announced its decision on Thursday to allow third-party solar leasing on Long Island, which makes the technology, and LIPA-offered incentives, available to many more homeowners.
By Amy Gernon October 25, 2012
A resolution passed Tuesday by the Brookhaven town board saves the Wildlife and Ecology Center in Holtsville by merging two other town agencies.
By Amy Gernon October 25, 2012
At the state's first Beer, Wine and Spirits Summit, Gov. Cuomo announced a new $1 marketing campaign to promote beer, wine and liquor producers in New York.
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