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The article reports on the assistance given to homeowners in New York and New Jersey that were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The authors mention that homeowners have been receiving a enerous array of federal financial assistance from the government, such as acceleration in rebuilding damaged homes. They state that the effort is due to the push of authorities to avoid any criticisms about unresponsiveness similar to various disaster incidents.

The article reports on the electricity disconnection at the Hudson River Park in Tribeca, New York after the occurrence of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It says that the storm has wrecked the electrical system and has ruined the switches and circuitry of the park. It adds that the date for the restoration of the electricity at the park is still unknown.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Behind a Call That Kept Nursing Home Patients in Storm's Path" in the December 4, 2012 issue, "Resisted for Blocking the View, Dunes Prove They Blunt Storms" in the December 4, 2012 issue, and "Waste Flows After Storm Expose Costly Defects in Sewage System" in the November 30, 2012 issue.

The article offers the insights of several individuals living in an apartment on the 19th floor of Building 1 in Ocean Village in New York City regarding their experience after Hurricane Sandy including 43-year-old Luther Houston and Miss Stora. According to Houston, living in the 19th floor building has its advantages but after the storm he feels like a prisoner. Miss Stora says that she was scared when climbling the stairs in the dark because of the rumors of break-ins.

The article reports that Metropolitan Transportation Authority's chairman Joseph J. Lhota has requested billions to the U.S. Congress for the recovery of the transportation system in New York damaged by Hurricane Sandy. It states that securing money from the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama and the Congress could be difficult as they are jockeying over spending cuts and tax increases. Moreover, Lhota did not provided an estimate needed for the system upgrade.

The article focuses on the recovery and precautions made by Marco Pasanella, the owner of Pasanella & Son Vintners store in Manhattan, New York, to save the store from Hurricane Sandy. It states that the earnings of Pasanella has declined to 75% from 2011 and he lost half of his 20,000 bottle inventory. The article relates that the removal by Pasanella of the store's centerpiece and trademark is among the measures he did.

The article focuses on the approach of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to explain his point in refusing to use of sea walls as protection from storm damage, as he works to help the state recover from Hurricane Sandy. It states that Mr. Bloomberg use the story of King Canute, which was first told by historian Henry of Huntington, as a proof that no king could prevent the forces of nature. It adds that Mr. Bloomberg was right to show that even kings have limits to their powers.

The article focuses on the effectiveness of dune projects in preventing catastrophic damages. It says that the residents in Long Beach, New York would regret the decision of the Long Beach City Council to reject the proposal of the Army Corps of Engineers to construct dunes and elevate beaches along the coast because of the damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Meanwhile, the neighboring communities did not suffer storm damage due to their 15-foot-high dunes.

The article focuses on donations in 2012 allotted to those individuals and infrastructures affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York. Brooklyn restaurant Junior's has donated $5 of every pumpkin cheesecake it sold to Brooklyn Community Foundation. American Express' executive vice president Jerry Welsh would donate one dollar for every transaction it made for the restoration of Statue of Liberty. The proceeds of the Robin Hood Foundation concert to be held on December 12 will go to relief fund.

The article offers insights of David Luchsinger, the superintendent of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and a resident of Liberty Island when Hurricane Sandy hit the island. He says that when he returned to the island after the storm hit, marble blocks of the sea wall have been carried halfway of the Liberty island. He states that the damage cause by the storm would keep the island closed. He adds that since the storm, trees have been cleaned and seaweed and debris have been swept away.

The article offers information on the measures initiated by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to help owners of damaged properties recover from Hurricane Sandy. It mentions that two tax initiatives provide a three-month interest free grace period for payment of residential property tax bill and tax reimbursements. Moreover, the emergency regulation announced by Cuomo shorten the period for an insurance adjuster to inspect a claim to six business days.

The article focuses on the mobile library bus of Queens Borough Public Library in Rockaway Beach, New York which offers books, emergency information, and power outlets for the residents in Rockaway who are destructed by the storm. Joanne King, communications director at Queens Library, relates the reactions of the people after seeing the bus. It mentions that the people have turned to read books because of the absence of schools, televisions, and internet.

The article reports on the announcement by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie that the World Trade Center PATH line from New Jersey into Lower Manhattan, New York will resume its service on November 26, 2012. It states that the PATH service was refurbished due to the extensive flooding by Hurricane Sandy. The article adds that weekend service of PATH will remain suspended to give workers enough time for further repairs.

The author reflects on the impact of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey, which could result to the reconstruction of beach front homes in the states. He states that some property will be abandoned as the reconstruction be pursued. He adds that the reconstruction would save the money of taxpayers in the long run.

The article reports that the South Street Seaport Museum in New York is seeking assistance to cultural organizations to help them recover from the damage brought by Hurricane Sandy. Museum President Susan Henshaw Jones states that she does not yet estimated the amount of the damage but she is sure that the replacement of the museum's electrical system would cost millions of dollars. Moreover, museums waterfront director Jonathan Boulware says that the museum was running like a river.

The article reports that Dean G. Skelos, the majority leader of the New York State Senate, has toured in New York to examine the damage brought by Hurricane Sandy. It relates the examination made by Skelos on the soggy living room owned by Ernie Pugliese in Meadowmere Park. The article also discusses the meeting by Skelos with New York Senator Jeffrey D. Klein on November 8, 2012.

The article focuses on the effects of Hurricane Sandy to the trees in New York City. It states that the storm destroyed over 8,000 street trees, woodlands and parks. It says that the mound reaches 20 feet, which includes 650 trees in Central Park, after being piled by forestry crews. It adds that the city Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg started a campaign to plant one million trees.

The article offers news briefs related to the storm recovery after Hurricane Sandy in New York as of November 2012. Consolidated Edison Inc. has restored electric power to 2, 617 consumers in the city, saying that their goal is to have all back online on November 19. The Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel will be open for rush-hour bus service on November 19. The Department of Education says that 10 schools will reopen on November 20, to enable 4, 300 students to return to their classes.

The article offers news briefs on the impact of Hurricane Sandy in New York in November 2012. Consolidated Edison reported on November 10 that around 6,250 of its 348,000 customers still have no electric power. New York County spokeswoman Donna Greene says that panic buying in the state has reduced and access to gasoline close to normal. Moreover, Cablevision's web site indicates on November 10 that 2,500 customers who have electricity have no television, telephone, or Internet service.

The article offers news briefs on the impact of Hurricane Sandy in New York City in November 2012. Red Hook Houses in Brooklyn have already electric power. Approximately 42 schools are still closed due to the electric power problems or storm damage. Moreover, Consolidated Edison has restored the electric power to all 7,800 customers in the city.

The article offers information on the state and recovery of Long Island, New York from the Hurricane Sandy damage as of November 9, 2012. It states that the Red Cross provides meals to people from affected parts of Long Island through a temporary kitchen in Deer Park. It says that over 14,000 workers are working to restore power, as approximately 210,000 customers were still have electricity. It adds that an estimated 1,100 people were still have no homes according to Craig Cooper of Red Cross.

The article focuses on the stories of several New York residents during the Hurricane Sandy struck the state. It states that Western New York City (WNYC) host Jonathan Schwartz was de-craned as the crane of his luxury apartment was snapped during high winds causing him mandatory evacuation. It says that the house of Columbia University teacher Anya Schiffrin was streamed with guests during the storm. The article also discusses the tent made by Emmanuel out of blanket which made him feel safer.

The article focuses on the ability of tenants to break their leases for apartments that were uninhabitable due to the damage caused by the Hurricane Sandy in New York City in 2012. Stuart M. Saft of Holland & Knight says that tenants can break their leases and recover security deposits to an apartment that is uninhabitable. It adds that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program for tenants that will grant to cover the replacement of their damaged property.

The article presents quotes form New York state governor Andrew Cuomo on financial relief for homeowners who suffered from storm damage, Palmieri Construction owner Doug Palmieri on skills becoming obsolete and stigmatized, and professor Harry Holzer on long-term unemployment.

The article reports that homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy will get financial relief from rulings by several governors including Andrew Cuomo of New York, Chris Christie of New Jersey, and Daniel Malloy of Connecticut. Cuomo states that homeowners should not have to pay hurricane deductibles for damage caused by the storm. The authors note that the governors ruled that insurers must treat Sandy as a tropical storm and not a hurricane.

The article discusses the activities of the residents in New York during the occurrence of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It also mentions the damages brought by the storm to the houses in the state such as flooding of the basements and crashed windows. It notes the cancellation of classes and the termination of public transportation's operation.

The article discusses the damages brought by several storms at the various places in New York from 1821-2012 including devastations at the Hog Island resort, Long Island Express and New York City.

While New York City may have dodged a bullet from Tropical Storm Irene, its trees did not. From shade trees on side streets in Elmhurst, Queens, to towering tulip trees in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, many toppled, snapped or splintered. The parks department estimated that 1,200 to 1,500 trees on the city's streets were knocked down, and thousands of others were damaged. In addition, at least 1,000 trees in the city's 1,700 parks were destroyed, but the tally has yet to be completed. Since Sunday, the city has received about 9,000 storm-related calls about trees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]