Tag: Sandy
$5M grant to keep gas pumping during outages
A $5.1 million FEMA grant will help New York state's gas stations remain open during natural disasters and emergencies.
Disaster grant targets entrepreneurs
A nonprofit agency will use a federal Hurricane Sandy relief grant to increase its services for small business owners.
Operation Sandy Toy Drop
A Yorktown resident organized a successful toy drive after his mother in Long Island lost everything due to Hurricane Sandy.
Sandy dents factory revenue
December marks a fifth month of moderate decline in business conditions for New York manufacturers, as Hurricane Sandy damaged fall revenue numbers at downstate factories.
Catching up after Sandy, and girding for the next
As Westchester businesses continue their recovery, New York prepares to better handle the next natural disaster.
Municipalities assess damage, warn against price gouging
The damage caused by Hurricane Sandy was extensive and is going to be very costly for Westchester and its municipalities.
Business donations flow to some
While businesses pledge cash and goods for the storm recovery, one aid agency in Westchester says corporate monetary donations have been less than expected.
Data centers powered businesses through storm
During Sandy’s ongoing wake, local data centers never lost power or connectivity, allowing hundreds of employees to continue working.
Area banks offer financial forgiveness to storm victims
Apple Bank and M&T Bank are offering fee waivers and leniency to those who have fallen on hard times due to Hurricane Sandy.
Lawyers aid storm victims
New Yorkers with storm-related legal issues can get free advice from volunteer lawyers through the New York State Bar Association.
Malloy: Insurers may not impose hurricane deductibles
Based on data from the National Weather Service, Sandy did not meet the criteria established by the state legislature last year that would allow insurers to impose a higher hurricane deductible on claims by homeowners.
