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A tree felled by Hurricane Sandy winds at the Long Meadow of Prospect Park, before 4:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon, before the height of storm. Photo by Marc Rosenblatt.
Two Million Barrels of Oil and $100 Million in Aid to Relieve Region
Christina Knight and Georgia Kral  |  November 2, 2012 4:15 PM | Updated: Nov. 2, 2012, 6:30 AM | Comments
Federal and state laws have been waived, allowing more tankers to deliver fuel to region through the Port of New York. Sandy victims in New York get new aid.VIDEO
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Transportation Options After Sandy
Christina Knight  |  November 2, 2012 9:55 AM | Updated: Nov. 2, 2012 9:55 AM | Comments
The Holland Tunnel opened Friday to buses only. A transportation emergency makes all MTA services free through Friday. The M and 7 subway lines were added on Friday.
Another driver who worked on Monday and Wednesday, preparing the donation envelopes for clients. There is a $1.50 suggested donation that clients are asked to pay for meals, but they can pay as little or as much as they want. Many gave extra money on Monday and Wednesday. Photo courtesy QCH.
Op-Ed: Serving Seniors During Hurricane Sandy
Meryl Branch-McTiernan  |  November 2, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
A Queens nonprofit went the extra mile to deliver more than 500 meals to homebound elderly residents before Sandy hit.VIDEO
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Next Step in Hurricane Recovery: Feeding New Yorkers
Christina Knight  |  November 1, 2012 1:57 PM | Comments
Mayor Bloomberg announced a coordinated effort to bring meals and water to the 534,000 New Yorkers without power.
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New York State Board of Election Readies for Tuesday
David Howard King for Gotham Gazette  |  November 1, 2012 9:26 AM | Comments
For polling sites in state without power, paper ballots will be used. The processing of absentee ballot applications is delayed.
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NJTV/MetroFocus Special Report: Coping with Catastrophe
October 30, 2012 7:28 PM | 1 Comment
NJ Today and MetroFocus assessed the effect of Hurricane Sandy on the region. Watch the livestream archive of the video. VIDEO
Gilbert, from Red Hook, took refuge at the Evacuation Center at John Jay High School in Parks Slope, Brooklyn. Photo by Marc Rosenblatt.
Meet the Evacuated from Hurricane Zone A
Christina Knight  |  October 30, 2012 9:16 AM | Updated: Oct. 30, 2012, 12:00 PM | 2 Comments
Red Hook and Coney Island residents take shelter in Park Slope and are glad to be there.
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Adapting New York City for Monster Storms
Peter Moskowitz for Gotham Gazette  |  October 29, 2012 9:41 PM | Comments
City developers in the public and private sectors have been investing in infrastructure that can lessen the impact of extreme weather.
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New Jerseyans Start Feeling Effects of Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012 5:10 PM | Comments
Several New Jersey public services have been suspended while residents begin to face power outages and flooding.
Gov. Chris Christie has responded with indifference to questions about whether he's interested in being a vice presidential candidate. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, his polling numbers have dropped slightly. Flickr/forwardstl
Christie Says ‘We’re Ready’ for Hurricane Sandy
Michael Aron for NJ Today  |  October 29, 2012 3:56 PM | Comments
State Police Superintendant Rick Fuentes said the Raritan River basin was a bigger worry than the Passaic River basin. VIDEO
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