Tag: Hurricane Sandy
As Promised in State of the City, NYC Business Rebuilding After 'Sandy' Will Not Have to Pay Certain Fees
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signed an Executive Order waiving fees for businesses rebuilding after...
Despite Hurricane Sandy, 2012 a Record-Breaking Year for NYC Tourism Spending and Overseas Visitors
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta last week announced that New...
700 'Project Hope' Counselors Deployed to Provide Crisis Counseling in Areas Hit Hardest by Hurricane Sandy
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that through "Project Hope," a Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program,...
NY Governor Cuomo Announces Toy Giving Drive to Benefit Families in Communities Affected by Hurricane Sandy
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- N.Y. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an on-going statewide holiday giving drive to benefit families hit hard...
NY Governor Cuomo Announces FEMA Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the deadline for residents living in one of the...
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces $27 Million Federal Grant to Put 5,000 Unemployed New Yorkers to Work on Sandy Clean Up
ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has secured a $27 million federal grant that will...
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 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...
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...
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...
