Federal Government

Westchester County Stands To Lose Money Over Fair Housing Orders

Westchester County stands to lose $7.4 million in grants unless officials there quickly comply with fair housing orders, the federal government warned Monday.

2013/03/25

The street in front of a home on Wynsum Lane is littered with contents of a flooded home in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy on November 9, 2012 in Merrick, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Federal Government: Buying Out Flooded Homes Is A Complex Process

The federal government is providing guidance for towns and states considering flood-related home buyouts, but it is not as simple as just writing a check.

2013/03/16

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (file/Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Christie: New Jersey’s Share Of Federal Aid Would Be Enough To Rebuild

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that the state’s share of New Jersey’s share of $60.4 million in proposed federal aid would be sufficient to cover rebuilding costs after Superstorm Sandy.

2012/12/10

Lower Manhattan Business Owners Trying To Make Comeback After Sandy

Small business owners in Lower Manhattan have been trying to get going again after Superstorm Sandy, and the federal government has been trying to help them.

2012/11/20

Roger Clemens arrives at the U.S. District Court on July 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Justice Department Gets Ready For Clemens Retrial

Justice Department, embarrassed by an error that caused a mistrial of Roger Clemens last year, has added more prosecutors in hopes of containing any misstep.

2012/04/14

Police investigate the fatal DUI crash. (credit: CBS 2)

Sen Schumer Calls On Federal Government To Help Cops Curb Drugged Driving

The federal government should help police departments nationwide obtain the tools and training needed to attack a rising scourge of driving under the influence, two U.S. senators said Sunday.

2012/01/29

Generic Hospital Bed File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

Feds Sue NYC, Saying City Committed Medicaid Fraud

The feds said New York City routinely reauthorized 24-hour continuous personal care services for applicants without obtaining the required local medical evaluation.

2011/01/12