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NYC Mayor Bloomberg's Update of City Government's Storm Response as of 5 PM on Tuesday, November 20

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Tuesday evening, New York Mayor Bloomberg updated media and the public on the current state of...

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces 4,000 Thanksgiving Dinners Will be Delivered Today to New Yorkers Impacted by Sandy

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 3,085 boxes of traditional Thanksgiving dinners and 900 turkeys will be...

NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Walcott Reopen 12 Schools Damaged by Sandy in the Rockaways and Brooklyn

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott today reopened 12 schools in...

NY Gov. Cuomo Launches Moreland Commission to Investigate and Study Utility Companies' Storm Preparation and Management

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed an Executive Order to establish a commission under the Moreland Act that...

NY Governor Cuomo Announces Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to Expand in The Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will invest nearly $70 million to expand its...

NY Mayor Bloomberg Launches NYC Restore, A Comprehensive New Initiative to Provide One-Stop Locations for City Recovery Services

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today launched NYC Restore, a comprehensive effort to connect residents and businesses...

NY Governor Cuomo Announces LIRR to Operate on a Weekday Schedule in the PM Rush Hour Starting Today

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will...

NYC Mayor Bloomberg Signs Emergency Order to Waive Application and Permit Fees for Hurricane Sandy Repair and Reconstruction Work

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signed an emergency order to waive all Department of Buildings...

NY Mayor Bloomberg, Speaker Quinn and Comptroller Liu Announce $500 Million Emergency Plan to Repair Public Schools and Hospitals

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Comptroller John C. Liu...

NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Seastreak Announce New Rockaway Ferry Service to Assist Thousands Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Seastreak today announced a...

NY Gov Cuomo Announces Major State Banks Agree to Waive Consumer Fees in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that several major state-chartered banks have agreed to waive a number of...

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Student Loan Relief for New Yorkers Affected by Sandy

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) to grant temporary student...

NY Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Eulogy at Funeral Service for Police Officer Artur Kasprzak

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as prepared for delivery this morning at the St....

NYC Mayor Bloomberg Announces Temporary Guidelines for Heating Oil Deliveries and Boiler Repairs so New Yorkers Can Heat Homes, Businesses

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Mayor Bloomberg today announced new temporary guidelines to speed heating oil deliveries and boiler repairs...

New York Governor Cuomo Announces Reopening of Queens Midtown Tunnel to Traffic

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Queens Midtown Tunnel, which was flooded...

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Extensions for State Permits, License Renewals and Payments for Businesses

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced extensions provided by the State Liquor Authority and the Department of...

NY Gov Cuomo Announces Major State Banks and Mortgage Servicers Offering Relief for Home Mortgage Borrowers in Aftermath of Sandy

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that several major state-chartered banks and mortgage servicers have agreed to offer...

NY Governor Cuomo Announces Extensions for Households to Recertify for SNAP Benefits After Hurricane Sandy

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has received approval from the U.S. Department...

NY Mayor Bloomberg Announces New Hot Food Service at City Relief Sites Through Partnership with Local Food Trucks

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced today the Mayor’s Office has partnered with the NYC Food...

As Nor'easter Approaches, NYC Takes Precautions to Keep New Yorkers Safe by Closing Parks and Stopping Building Construction

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Today, NYC Mayor Bloomberg updated city residents on the post-Sandy situation as well as preparation for...

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