Rebuilding lives and homes after the storm's devastation

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May 2, 2013

Dozens of NY Gas Stations Overcharged After Sandy: AG

Dozens of NY Gas Stations Overcharged After Sandy: AG

Twenty-five gas stations have settled price-gouging claims made against them immediately after Superstorm Sandy hit New York, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday.

May 2, 2013

L.I. Woman Battles ALS While Recovering from Sandy

L.I. Woman Battles ALS While Recovering from Sandy

A Woodmere woman was hit with a double-punch, first when Sandy ruined her home, then when she was given devastating news about her health. As Greg Cergol reports, she's fighting on both fronts.

May 2, 2013

Last Major Sandy Debris Dredged from Hudson River

Last Major Sandy Debris Dredged from Hudson River

The last major piece of debris from Sandy on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River was removed Wednesday -- but there's still plenty of work to do elsewhere. Brian Thompson reports.

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Apr 30, 2013

Christie Aims Salty Language at Dune Opponents

Christie Aims Salty Language at Dune Opponents

Ever since Sandy devastated parts of the Jersey shore last October, officials have planned for a new system of protective sand dunes along the entirety of the 127-mile coast.

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Apr 30, 2013

Facing Probe, Con Ed Execs Return Sandy Bonuses

Facing Probe, Con Ed Execs Return Sandy Bonuses

Four top Con Edison executives have returned $614,400 in bonuses after Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for an investigation into why they were rewarded following what he has called woeful performance by utilities durin...

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Apr 30, 2013

Sandy Dumped 11B Gallons of Sewage in Waterways: Study

Sandy Dumped 11B Gallons of Sewage in Waterways: Study

Hurricane Sandy released 11 billion gallons of sewage from East Coast treatment plants into bodies of water from Washington, D.C., to Connecticut.

Apr 30, 2013

Revisiting Devastated Areas Six Months After Sandy

Revisiting Devastated Areas Six Months After Sandy

Six months after Sandy, a look at some iconic images of the damage and how the area has recovered. Andrew Siff reports.

Apr 30, 2013

Sandy 6-Month Mark: Breezy Point Revisited

Sandy 6-Month Mark: Breezy Point Revisited

The image of massive flames tearing through Breezy Point, Queens during Sandy is one of the most unforgettable sights from the storm. The fires destroyed hundreds of homes and nearly flattened entire

Apr 29, 2013

Long Beach Struggles to Rebuild After Sandy

Long Beach Struggles to Rebuild After Sandy

Six months after Sandy, many Long Beach residents still have not rebuilt or moved back into their homes. Lori Bordonaro reports.

Apr 29, 2013

6 Months After Sandy, Staten Islanders Slowly Start to Recover

6 Months After Sandy, Staten Islanders Slowly Start to Recover

It's been six months since Sandy, and the recovery on Staten Island has been slow but steady. Still, residents there are waiting for answers to a lot of questions. Marc Santia reports.

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Give to Sandy Victims

Hundreds of thousands of Sandy evacuees are in emergency shelters with their loved ones. Help the Red Cross help them.
Where to Volunteer

With hundreds of thousands still without power days after Sandy, there's no shortage of ways for New Yorkers to help their neighbors in need. Click here to see a list of ways to help, from giving blood to volunteering with the Red Cross or at an evacuation site.
FEMA Help

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says federal funding is being made available to storm-affected residents and business owners in New York City, parts of New Jersey and on Long Island.

Click here for details to see if you live in a qualifying area. To apply for assistant, contact FEMA www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.
Sandy Scams

If you have questions about a contractor, want to report price gouging, scams or insurance problems, contact consumer reporter Lynda Baquero. Contact Lynda Baquero and the consumer team at 866-NEWS- 244 (Press 2 for consumer unit) or Consumerhelp@nbcuni.com. She'll get you the information, help and results you need.
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