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Governor Cuomo Deploys DFS Mobile Command Center to Locations in Nassau County

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By Published: May 02 2013

LongIsland.com

Trained Staff to Help Sandy Victims with Applications for Federal Housing and Business Recovery Aid.

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Albany, NY - May 2, 2013 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is continuing to deploy representatives of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to locations in Nassau County over the next several days to help homeowners and business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy apply for recovery aid that was approved by the federal government last week.

 

The Department’s representatives will be available to meet with residents inside the agency's Mobile Command Center, which will be stationed at these locations:

 

Friday, May 3: Nassau County
Freeport Recreation Center
130 E. Merrick Road 
Freeport, New York
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Saturday, May 4: Nassau County
Cedar Creek Park 
Merrick, New York
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 

Monday, May 6: Nassau County
Toys R Us Parking Lot
5520 Sunrise Highway 
Massapequa, New York
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

DFS representatives will also be available to assist with insurance-related issues stemming from damage caused by Sandy. Additional locations will be announced in the future.

 

To apply for housing or business recovery assistance, visit http://nysandyhelp.ny.gov/.

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For More Information, Please Contact:
Governor's Press Office
NYC Press Office: 212-681-4640
Albany Press Office: 518-474-8418
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