Rebuilding lives and homes after the storm's devastation

May 14, 2013

Demolition Begins on Roller Coaster Damaged by Sandy

Demolition Begins on Roller Coaster Damaged by Sandy

The partially submerged roller coaster swept off a Jersey Shore amusement pier that has become an icon for the damage caused by Sandy is being removed. Demolition crews with contractor Weeks Marine...

May 14, 2013

Prince Harry: "American Spirit" Alive in Sandy-Hit NJ

Prince Harry: "American Spirit" Alive in Sandy-Hit NJ

Prince Harry toured two Jersey shore communities ravaged by Sandy on Tuesday, declaring that a sense of "American spirit" was evident in the recovery and resilience of the hard-hit

May 13, 2013

Jersey Shore Town Begins Demolishing Sandy-Hit Homes

Jersey Shore Town Begins Demolishing Sandy-Hit Homes

Heavy machinery has begun tearing into Sandy-damaged homes in the Jersey shore town that was hit hardest by Sandy.

May 13, 2013

Submerged NJ Coaster to Be Removed This Week

Submerged NJ Coaster to Be Removed This Week

The partially submerged roller coaster swept off a Jersey Shore amusement pier that has become an icon for the damage caused by Sandy will be removed from the ocean this week, NBC 4 New York has learned.

May 10, 2013

Fire Island, Slammed by Sandy, Says It's Back

Fire Island, Slammed by Sandy, Says It's Back

Business owners and elected officials say the Fire Island resort communities hit hard by Sandy are ready for a busy summer season.

May 10, 2013

Homeowner Gets LIPA Bills After House Destroyed in Sandy

Homeowner Gets LIPA Bills After House Destroyed in Sandy

A Queens family whose house was destroyed by fires that raged after Hurricane Sandy has been getting electric and gas bills for the home that doesn't exist.

May 9, 2013

Sandy Homeowners vs. Insurance Companies on Definition of "First Floor"

Sandy Homeowners vs. Insurance Companies on Definition of "First Floor"

Federal insurance carriers refuse to cover all of Sandy losses for some homeowners because their living spaces are below street level. Greg Cergol reports.

May 8, 2013

Rain Delays Demolition of Sandy-Damaged Homes

Rain Delays Demolition of Sandy-Damaged Homes

Rain has led workers to postpone the demolition of storm-damaged homes in the Jersey shore town that was hit hardest by Sandy.

May 9, 2013

Sandy Victims Struggle With Mold Infestation

Sandy Victims Struggle With Mold Infestation

Six months after Sandy, families and residents in many communities continue to struggle with the effects of mold. It's so bad in some parts of the Rockaways that residents took politicians on a tour of...

May 6, 2013

Prince Harry to Visit Jersey Shore Next Week

Prince Harry to Visit Jersey Shore Next Week

England's Prince Harry will visit the Jersey Shore next week, touring Mantoloking and other storm-ravaged communities before heading to a news conference in Seaside Heights with Gov.

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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.

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Sandy Scams

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