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Hurricane Lee has become a Category 5 storm—the first of the Atlantic season—according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Counties around the state will receive government help for a $1.6 billion recovery cost from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, including emergency shelter, water systems, and road repair.
Communities affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee took another step in the rebuilding process on Monday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that 13 storm-stricken communities would receive Department of State grants.
