Category: News

Sandy Victims Battle with Insurers, Charities, Contractors

Headlines about the devastation brought by Superstorm Sandy have faded. But many New Yorkers are continuing to struggle with their insurance companies over claims payments. An 82-year-old Rockaway resident is even doing battle with Habitat for Humanity and… Read More »

NASA Says Superstorm Sandy Was A “One In 700 Year” Storm, But…

Superstorm Sandy has been called a “one in 700 year” storm by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. However, NASA officials say that doesn’t mean it will be another 699 years before a storm of this magnitude hits… Read More »

Big Name New Yorkers Support Hurricane Sandy Victims Still In Crisis

A golf tournament recently held at Farmingdale’s famous Bethpage Black Course on Long Island to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims still in crisis was a star-studded event.  Co-sponsored by Yankee reliever David Robertson and Mets first baseman… Read More »

NJ Governor Amends Law Allowing Teens to Help with Hurricane Sandy Construction

Current New Jersey law only allows minors to volunteer with nonprofit agencies that are building affordable housing.  However, due to the severe damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has amended that law to allow… Read More »

Major League Baseball to Donate $1M to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims Still in Need

Major League Baseball announced that it will donate over $1 million to Hurricane Sandy victims and will also help raise additional funds during an All-Star 5K & Fun Run and an All-Star Charity Concert – both of which… Read More »

Lady Liberty Reopens After Hurricane Sandy

New York’s iconic Statute of Liberty reopened for the Fourth of July fireworks festival after being closed since Hurricane Sandy damaged the land surrounding it.  Lady Liberty’s reopening was a sign for many New Yorkers that life continues… Read More »

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