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By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
For the first time since Superstorm Sandy, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel is fully operational, and open to all traffic.
By Robert Ottone November 26, 2012
The Occupy Sandy movement looks to provide aid to those affected by hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
Advocate groups and foreign governments are seeking out illegal immigrants affected by Sandy who have no other resources.
By Amy Gernon November 25, 2012
For the first time since Superstorm Sandy, and after hundreds of repairs, the Long Beach branch of the LIRR will be operating with electric service at a near-normal schedule.
By Amy Gernon November 25, 2012
Long Islanders may be eager to put Superstorm Sandy behind them, but their current electric bills don't indicate the widespread, longterm power outages ever happened.
By Amy Gernon November 25, 2012
Speaking on Wednesday, Gov. Cuomo reiterated his harsh criticisms of LIPA, this time calling for an end to the power authority.
By Carrie B. November 25, 2012
There is a very good reason why this particular area has weathered the storm so well; it was specifically built and engineered to withstand this very type of storm.
By Robert Ottone November 23, 2012
Wal-Mart employees protest on Black Friday.
By Amy Gernon November 23, 2012
Superstorm Sandy devastated Fire Island communities, and especially the sand dunes which are now credited with sparing the island of Sandy's full potential.
By Debbi Spiegel November 23, 2012
Get a free $25 Credit on your American Express Card when you shop small on Small Business Saturday.
By Amy Gernon November 22, 2012
The LIRR has been working hard to restore service following Superstorm Sandy, and this weekend several additional services will be made available to accommodate holiday travelers are shoppers.
By Amy Gernon November 21, 2012
Sandy created a lot of wreckage along the shores on Long Island and New York City, that must be removed from homes and streets before large scale rebuilding can take place.
By Amy Gernon November 21, 2012
County Executive Mangano's 2013 budget was passed, with some minor amendments.
By Chelsea Triola November 20, 2012
Nationwide Twinkie lovers are all wondering the same thing.
By Amy Gernon November 20, 2012
Lanette White of Beach 137th Street in Far Rockaway is anxious for the power to come back so she can get back to her hobby -- baking cupcakes!
By Amy Gernon November 20, 2012
Long Island food pantries have been actively involved in the relief effort following Superstorm Sandy, but are now worried that they will be unable to meet the annual need for Thanksgiving dinners.
By Vickie Moller November 20, 2012
This year, as we gather with family and friends for our traditional Thanksgiving celebrations, many of us will find it hard to give thanks in the aftermath of what is arguably the most damaging hurricane ...
By Wendy L November 20, 2012
Some storm-damaged homes in New York City have no other choice but to be demolished...
By Amy Gernon November 20, 2012
The Islip Town Board approved its 2013 budget which calls for a 28 percent tax hike and 22 full-time position closures.
By Amy Gernon November 19, 2012
FEMA has allocated $208 million for eligible Nassau and Suffolk residents whose homes were damaged during Superstorm Sandy.
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