Gene Michaels

Gov. Chris Christie, House Rep. John Boehner (credit: Getty Images)

Furious & Fuming: Christie Blames House GOP, Boehner For Politicizing Sandy Aid

Several lawmakers from New York and New Jersey said House Speaker John Boehner’s decision to abandon a vote this session would be a crushing blow to states ravaged by the devastating storm.

2013/01/02

A rendering of the proposed Ferris wheel, released on Sept. 27, 2012. (credit: New York Wheel LLC)

Plans For Staten Island Ferris Wheel Going Ahead Despite Sandy Damage

Despite critics who said it is too soon after Superstorm Sandy – and that construction in a flood zone is not a good idea – developers of what would be the world’s largest Ferris wheel on Staten Island are moving forward with their plans.

2013/01/01

A firefighter stands on the roof a a building burning on Beach and Lafayette Avenues in the Bronx on Dec. 31, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Gas Leak Likely To Blame For Fire That Killed 3 In The Bronx

A gas leak was suspected to be the cause of a fast-moving fire that ripped through a Bronx apartment building early Monday, killing a man and woman in their 70s and a 12-year-old boy.

2012/12/31

Schumer Pleas With House Members To Pass Sandy Relief Bill

The Superstorm Sandy relief bill has passed the U.S. Senate, and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said there is one more hurdle for the legislation.

2012/12/29

Photo Of Crime Scene Tape (John Li/Getty Images)

Boy, 17, Shot Dead Outside Far Rockaway Housing Development

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed overnight outside a low-income housing development in Far Rockaway.

2012/12/29

Snowfall in Central Valley (credit: CBS 2)

Tri-State Area Dries Out, Thaws After Wintry Blast Blankets Region

By afternoon, there were no major problems on the roadways. Subway, bus and rail service also was normal.

2012/12/27

Shoppers At Roosevelt Field Mall Dec. 26, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Shoppers Flock To Stores For Post-Christmas Bargains

Holidays sales numbers so far have been disappointing, but people appear to be ready for the post-Christmas bargains, and even the tourists know to wait if they want to save money.

2012/12/26

Aston Barth (credit: Suffolk County Police)

L.I. Man Charged With Killing Neighbor, Stuffing Body In Closet Pleads Not Guilty

Aston Barth was being held without bail after pleading not guilty to murdering next-door neighbor Jason Campbell.

2012/12/26

Young Judaea Volunteers On Staten Island On Christmas (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Volunteers Spread Holiday Cheer In Areas Still Reeling From Sandy

In Belle Harbor, volunteers pitched in to help the Red Cross feed Sandy-affected residents on this Christmas.

2012/12/25

Christmas In New Dorp Beach (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Christmas Takes On New Meaning For Residents In Storm-Ravaged Communities

For some, all they want from Santa this year is a check from FEMA and their insurance company to help cover the damage sustained to their homes.

2012/12/25

People carry away bags of items as others wait to enter at a pop-up shopping event organized by Fashion Delivers for victims of Hurricane Sandy on December 23, 2012. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Shoppers Flock To Stores In Last-Minute Dash For Deals, Gifts

It’s an inadvertent annual tradition for some. Shoppers who may have promised last year they would get it all done before the last minute are once again back among the crowds.

2012/12/24

Destruction from Sandy at Cedar Grove Avenue on Staten Island (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Residents Hit Hard By Superstorm Sandy Reflect On Meaning Of Christmas In The Face Of Loss

On Staten Island where many lost their possessions or their homes, residents said the storm is a reminder that Christmas has a deeper meaning than presents.

2012/12/24

Principal Dawn Hochsprung, 47 (credit: Facebook)

Sandy Hook Principal Dawn Hochsprung Remembered For Enthusiasm, Heroism At Wake

A large American flag hung near the doorway of the funeral home and luminaries spelling out the word ‘hope’ were set up on the lawn.

2012/12/19

Queens Residents Fighting Back Against Tandem Robbery Teams

In Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck, there were 41 burglaries in November, up from 17 last year. And there were 10 more just last week.

2012/12/13

People walk past homes and businesses destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

SBA To Homeowners, Renters: Apply If You Need Aid

The Small Business Administration is known mostly as the organization that gives loans to entrepreneurs looking to start businesses, but when a disaster is declared, the agency does a lot more.

2012/12/02

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