superstorm Sandy

Ambulances Roll Into Coney Island Hospital

2.23.13 at 3:15pm by Associated Press

Ambulances are being welcomed again at a New York City hospital severely damaged nearly four months ago by Superstorm Sandy.

Jersey Firefighters to Help Each Other Rebuild after Sandy

2.20.13 at 5:58pm by Jeff Coltin

During Superstorm Sandy, many firefighters responded to emergencies while their own homes were being ravaged. Now New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is responding to their needs with a program connecting firefighters who still need help rebuilding their homes with other firefighters who have time and skills to volunteer.

Famed NYC Bakery Blames Sandy for Mouse Troubles

2.16.13 at 2:36pm by Associated Press

A New York City bakery famous for its cupcakes is blaming Superstorm Sandy for a mouse infestation that led it to be temporarily shut down for health code violations.

Magnolia Bakery's popular shop in Manhattan's West Village was closed by the Health Department Thursday after an inspector found mouse droppings in the basement.

A spokeswoman for the bakery tells the New York Post that the mice turned up after parts of the neighborhood close to the Hudson River flooded during the October storm.

NYC Announces $15 Million Mold Cleanup Program

1.31.13 at 6:19pm by Associated Press

New York City is launching a $15 million program to clean up at least 2,000 homes contaminated with mold because of flooding during Superstorm Sandy.

Christie: NJ Adopting Feds' Advisory Flood Maps

1.24.13 at 7:16pm by Associated Press

Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey is adopting the advisory flood maps released last month by the federal government to help guide rebuilding following Superstorm Sandy.

The maps establish new standards for rebuilding along the Jersey Shore. They show a much higher risk of flooding in some areas than the old maps did and establish tougher standards for rebuilding, including higher elevations.

NYC Council Discusses Efforts to Improve Storm Response

1.18.13 at 7:05pm by Katie Fisher

The city council's Committee on Consumer Affairs met Friday afternoon to assess emergency planning and management during and after Superstorm Sandy.

Lawmakers Push for Superstorm Sandy Aid Package

1.14.13 at 3:36pm by Associated Press, Andrew Miga

Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week.

Sandy Report Details New York's Storm Needs

1.8.13 at 7:43pm by Associated Press, Michael Gormley

Floodgates for tunnels, subways and airports as well as a network of safe havens like old Civil Defense shelters should be among quick, simple preventive measures New York installs for future storms, according to the full report by an expert panel examining Superstorm Sandy's effects in New York.

Public Advocate Proposes Post-Sandy Mold Plan

12.23.12 at 9:53am by Associated Press

New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio says more needs to be done to fight mold in homes flooded by Superstorm Sandy.

Unchecked mold is a health hazard to people with mold allergies.

De Blasio is asking for FEMA aid to fund more inspections. He's also calling on the city to set up a mold hotline and perform health monitoring.

He says thousands of moldy homes are making New Yorkers sick.

PATH Trains Return to Hoboken

12.19.12 at 7:56am by Associated Press

PATH service has resumed at the Hoboken station for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.