superstorm sandy

First Responder-Injuries
First Responder-Injuries
First Responder-Injuries
A New York police officer denied disability retirement benefits after being injured rescuing a family during Superstorm Sandy deserves them because he wasn't trained for such rescue work, his lawyer argued Tuesday before the state's highest court.
Flags To Half Staff
Flags To Half Staff
Flags To Half Staff
Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff tomorrow in honor of the 61 men and women who lost their lives in Superstorm Sandy.
Senate Approves Sandy Aid
Senate Approves Sandy Aid
Senate Approves Sandy Aid
More than $50 billion dollars has been approved by the Senate to help rebuild the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. The bill was passed by a vote of 62-36. According to CNN, the bill helps bring money to home and business owners who are still rebuilding, along with providing funds to improve infrastructure, hospitals and transit systems for future storms...
Griffo Pushes for Federal Funds
Griffo Pushes for Federal Funds
Griffo Pushes for Federal Funds
Albany, NY (WIBX) - State Senator Joseph Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) has written to the Republican leaders of Congress, asking that they go back and work together to approve an aid relief package for New York and the other communities ravaged by Superstorm Sandy...