Storm Damage
Reopening Ceremony Held For Long Island’s Nautical Mile
Town officials were on hand to accept $1.3 million in grant money from the National Grid, which will be used to help 45 businesses still struggling to open in time for summer.
Half Of Coney Island Hospital ER Remains A Construction Zone Six Months After Sandy
Severe basement flooding destroyed the main building’s electrical system. The flooding destroyed all of the hospital’s diagnostic equipment.
‘Super’ Donation Helps Hoboken Boys And Girls Club Reopen Six Months After Sandy
When the storm washed through Hoboken six months ago, the gym at the Hudson County kids center was destroyed. Money for the repairs came from the NFL and the New York/New Jersey Super Bowl Committee.
Long Island Botanic Garden Reopens Following Devastation From Sandy
The 12-acre Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson suffered severe damage when the Oct. 29 storm ripped through. More than 40 trees were knocked down, including some that were 60 feet tall.
Hudson River Park Repairs To Be Complete This Summer
Hudson River Park Trust CEO Madelyn Wils said three piers were heavily damaged and the electrical system was knocked out completely when Sandy flooded the park on Oct. 29. All of the street lights lost power.
Long Island Community Group Looks To Help 100 Sandy Victims
A new group called ‘Friends of Long Island’ plans to raise $500,000 to help up to 100 people get back into their Sandy-ravaged homes. The group is made up of local residents and community leaders.
Christie Blasts ‘Selfish’ Homeowners Who Oppose Dunes To Protect Shore Communities
Speaking from Middlesex on Tuesday, the famously brash governor announced he will personally announce the names of all those who have yet to sign easements to let the government build dunes.
Mantoloking Residents To Be Allowed Back Home On Friday; Avon Boardwalk Reconstruction Delayed
Mantoloking sustained some of the worst damage in the Oct. 29 storm. Hundreds of homes were destroyed and the ocean cut a channel through to Barnegat Bay, cutting the town in two.
Volunteer Effort Launched In Honor Of Victims Of Both Tragedies Named Sandy
Members of New Jersey’s largest firefighter union will honor the memories of the 26 children and educators killed in the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School by building a playground in 26 communities impacted by superstorm Sandy.
NJT Official On Sandy Recovery: Service Will Be ‘Close To 100 Percent’ Next Month
NJ TRANSIT spokesman John Durso said it has been a long process to repair or replace flooded out cars that were stored at its rail yard in Kearny.
Report: Sandy Was Second-Costliest Hurricane In History, Winds Felt As Far As Wisconsin
A National Hurricane Center report detailed how Superstorm Sandy not only caused destruction up and down the East Coast,buit also created wind gusts as far west as Wisconsin and as far north as Canada.
Staten Island Resident: Devastation From Sandy Turned Into ‘Loss Of The American Dream’
Pedro Correa has been living in a rental but said he really can’t start over unless or until the government buys him out.
Christie: National Flood Insurance Program Has ‘Stunk,’ Been A ‘Disgrace’ To Sandy Victims
Gov. Christie was blunt as he talked to an audience in the hard-hit bay shore community about the government’s handling of the National Flood Insurance Program. The governor said the program has funding, but has not yet released it to the state.
Luxury UES Hotel Donates All Furniture To Sandy Relief Effort
After Sandy hit, the Loews Regency decided to donate the conference tables, refrigerators and other furniture. The hotel temporarily closed on New Year’s Day for renovations and is scheduled to reopen this fall.
Mayor: Sandy-Ravaged Sea Bright To Be Ready For Summer
Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long said just 300 of the town’s 1,500 year-round residents have moved back into their homes.
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