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Hurricane Irene
New York, New Jersey Prepare for Sandy, Hope for Irene
New Jersey and New York governors err on the side of caution as Hurricane Joaquin picks up steam in the Bahamas.
With Storm Predictions Hit-and-Miss, Will New Yorkers Heed Future Warnings?
Given that Winter Storm Juno passed by the city doing minimal damage, will New Yorkers cry foul the next time the mayor prescribes precautionary measures?
New York Rains 400% More Frequent After 2050, Report Says
NEW YORK—The Northeast, including New York City, has seen an increase of 71 percent in the amount of rain experienced in the heaviest 1 percent of rain events over the last 50 years, according to a report released by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Wednesday.
MTA Makes Hurricane Irene Insurance Claims
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has submitted its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) insurance claims to recover $65 million in losses suffered due to Hurricane Irene.
New York State Funding for Storm Repair
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.
Cuomo Announces Grants for Hurricane Relief
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.
