Hurricane Sandy

Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday held a briefing with New York State's congressional delegation and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, along with county executives from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties to review a detailed assessment of the damage and future mitigation and prevention costs as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

The Federal Communications Commission will hold field hearings across the New York area to determine what steps need to be taken to ensure that cell towers don’t lose power for days or weeks in the wake of severe storms. This will also include terrorist attacks or other events that cause power failures.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state has secured a $27 million federal grant that will help put more than 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work helping clean-up communities still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.

Governor Cuomo the other day announced the formation of three commissions charged with undertaking a comprehensive review and making specific recommendations to overhaul and improve New York State’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

The State Attorney General’s office has notified 13 gas station operators of its intent to commence enforcement proceedings against them for violations of the New York State Price Gouging statute.

The Oneonta Main Street Baptist Church in conjunction with the Oneonta Holiday Inn will be conducting a collection for victims of Hurricane Sandy on Thursday. Holiday Inn catering manager Tifanne Wells says what donated items they are looking for...

Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed an executive order to establish a commission under the Moreland Act that will investigate the response, preparation, and management of New York’s power utility companies. With the major storms hitting the state over the past two years, including Hurricanes Sandy and Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee.

Residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy or any future storm that knocks out electricity, are reminded that deadly carbon monoxide can result from the improper use of alternate power sources. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of poison-related fatalities in the United States.

The Public Service Commission announced that power has been restored to nearly 97 percent of those who lost power due to Hurricane Sandy. Utility companies are now focusing on restoring power to those remaining without power.

UnitedHealth Group is donating $1 million to support relief efforts for New York and New Jersey communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy.