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05/18/2013 04:24 PM

BLOG: Watch time-lapse video of Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy

Watch time-lapse video of Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy stuck and see the moment the lights went out.

Red Cross Shelters to Open in Wayne and Monroe Counties

The Finger Lakes New York Region of the American Red Cross has opened four shelters in Wayne and Monroe County in response to the power outages throughout the area.

C.G. Finney, St. Joseph's and Jefferson Road Elementary School Closed Wednesday

The Charles Finney School and St. Joseph's School in Penfield, and Jefferson Road Elementary School in Pittsford will be closed Wednesday.

Tuesday Night Power Outage Update

New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric say crews will try to make repairs and restore power as quickly as possible.

Red Cross Asking for Donations Due to Blood Drive Cancellations

Hurricane Sandy has forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 blood drives and the American Red Cross is asking for your help.

Outlet Bridge to Open to Let Barge Out of Irondequoit Bay

The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge will briefly open Thursday to allow a barge to depart from the bay. The storm prevented the barge from leaving.

HMS Bounty Visited Rochester

There's a Rochester connection to one of Hurricane Sandy's tragic stories.

Viewer Pictures from Around WNY

Click here for viewer pictures from around Western New York.

BLOG: In Sandy’s wake, all Wegmans stores are open for business

Wegmans Food Markets reported at 8 a.m. that they were able to open all 81 of the company’s stores in the six states where they do business, all of which were affected to some degree by Hurricane Sandy.

Wayne County No Longer In State of Emergency

While a state of emergency remains in effect for Monroe County and the city of Rochester, Wayne County has closed its emergency operation center.

Six months after Sandy, Coney Island still dependent on donations

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Public housing in New York City was particularly affected during Hurricane Sandy, as many had no power, no elevators and spoiled food. Almost six months later, the situation hasn't improved much in one area. Our Jeanine Ramirez has the story.

Six months after Sandy, Coney Island still dependent on donations

04/29/2013 09:38 PM

Bill would allow religious institutions damaged by Sandy access to FEMA funding

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In a rare showing of bipartisanship in Washington, a bill that would allow religious institutions damaged by Hurricane Sandy to access FEMA money breezed through the House of Representatives. YNN's Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

02/13/2013 09:57 PM

Obama official says it may not make sense to rebuild all areas hit by Sandy

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The top federal official overseeing the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort said Thursday it may not make sense to rebuild all the areas hardest hit by the storm, remarks that are at odds with Mayor Michael Bloomberg's vision for the city in the wake of Sandy. YNN's Grace Rauh filed the following report.

12/14/2012 07:39 AM

Sandy’s impact on small businesses

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The U.S. Senate held a hearing to look at the toll Sandy took on small businesses. More than a quarter million small businesses in New York were impacted by the storm and if they don't get help soon, lawmakers worry they may never be able to open back up. Erin Billups has more.

12/13/2012 08:11 PM

Extended Footage: Cuomo and officials on helicopter tour

Governor Cuomo and federal, state, and local officials toured the region in a helicopter to view the damage caused by Sandy.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Extended Footage: </em></span>Cuomo and officials on helicopter tour

Media Briefing: Officials hold briefing after helicopter tour

Governor Cuomo and federal, state, and local officials held a media briefing following a helicopter of the region following Sandy.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Media Briefing: </em></span>Officials hold briefing after helicopter tour

Media Briefing: Governor Cuomo, state and federal officials on Sandy preps and response

Governor Cuomo as well as state and federal officials discuss storm preparations and response.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Media Briefing:</em></span> Governor Cuomo, state and federal officials on Sandy preps and response

Senate coalition announces Sandy relief plan

State lawmakers announced a new bi-partisan plan to help with Sandy recovery during a tour of the storm ravaged Rockaways. YNN's Zack Fink has the story.

12/10/2012 09:17 PM

$60 billion request for Sandy aid

Governor Andrew Cuomo says President Obama is asking Congress for $60.4 billion in federal aid for Sandy victims. YNN’s Nick Reisman has more on the announcement.

12/07/2012 09:02 PM

Leaders hope relief money for Sandy damage is on the way

White House officials didn’t want to talk about reports that the president is going to ask Congress for far less money for Superstorm Sandy relief than Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg are hoping for. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has the story.

12/05/2012 09:15 PM

House of Representatives holds hearing on Hurricane Sandy

The House of Representatives held its first hearing on Hurricane Sandy, reviewing federal agencies' responses while also looking at New York City's need for housing in the wake of the storm. So will FEMA trailers be coming to the five boroughs? Our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has the story.

12/04/2012 08:18 PM

Governor proposes initiative to help residents hit by Sandy

While awaiting word from Washington about disaster aid, state officials are taking smaller steps to provide relief to people whose homes were damaged by the storm. That includes helping them with work with insurance companies. Thursday, Governor Cuomo announced new regulations to make that process a little easier and a lot faster. Zack Fink has the details.

11/29/2012 08:52 PM

Some returning to Capitol Hill pushing for more Sandy funding

Lawmakers have returned to Capitol Hill for the start of the lame duck session and even with mounting financial problems and a growing scandal in the intelligence community, lawmakers from areas affected by Hurricane Sandy are hopeful securing more funds for relief efforts will be a priority. YNN's Erin Billups has more.

11/13/2012 09:47 PM

Mayor Bloomberg enacts gas rationing effort as supply chain struggles

As New York City continues to recover from both Sandy's damage and a follow-up Nor'easter, Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday signed an executive order to enact odd/even gas rationing measures across the five boroughs. YNN's Bobby Cuza reports.

Updated 11/09/2012 10:52 AM

Neither sleet, nor snow, nor Sandy keeping mail delivery at bay

The power may still be out at many post offices in Lower Manhattan, but signs of life are returning and some New Yorkers in the blackout zone are even getting their mail. Grace Rauh has the story.

11/02/2012 08:58 PM

Those in the path of Sandy worried about Election Day

Election Day is only a few days away and many affected by Sandy are concerned with how they'll be able to vote. YNN's Courtney Gross has more on the challenges Sandy is presenting when it comes to Election Day.

11/02/2012 08:53 PM

Volunteers helping out the Rockaways

As the cries for help from Sandy Victim's grew louder, so did the response effort from residents who wanted to help. YNN's Vanessa Yurkevich followed a group of volunteers bringing much need supplies to the Rockaways.

11/02/2012 08:44 PM

City, state officials promise Sandy victims that help is on the way

New Yorkers are still dealing with major challenges in their day to day lives. Power remains out for thousands and transportation remains an issue, thanks to the combination of mass transit closures and now a shortage of gas. But state and city officials are promising that help is on the way. Zack Fink has the latest.

11/02/2012 08:33 PM

Rockaway residents turn to the library

Rockaway residents who need help are turning to the library. The Peninsula branch of the Queens library sustained major damage and remains closed, but it's still a resource for residents, including some of the youngest victims of the storm. Rosemary Shultz, from our sister station New York One, has the story.

11/02/2012 07:47 PM

911 vs. 311

During the worst of this week's storm, calls overwhelmed the 911 system when concerned new Yorkers should have dialed 311. Now, 911 calls are back to normal, but 311 operators are fielding a near record number, amid their own personal difficulties. YNN's Josh Robin has that part of our coverage.

11/02/2012 07:08 PM

Locals helping Staten Island get back on its feet

While the damage on Staten Island is still being surveyed, some locals kicked off fundraising efforts to help their neighbors get back on their feet. Mara Montalbano has more.

Updated 11/02/2012 03:53 PM

Frustration mounts downstate in wake of superstorm

People are waiting hours in lines at gas stations in New York and New Jersey, only to reach pumps and find out they're completely dry from high demand. Along with frustrated drivers, people are also trying to refuel their generators.

11/02/2012 08:30 PM

State BOE extends deadline for absentee ballot applications

Despite damage from Sandy, Election Day will still take place in four days. The state Board of Elections is figuring out how many polling places in New York City and Long Island will have to be rearranged. They're also trying it make it easier for people who need to vote by absentee ballot. The move is drawing some rare praise for them.

11/02/2012 09:26 AM

Obama surveys Sandy damage in N.J.

Politics may be the furthest thing from the minds of New Yorkers right now, but voters across the country will nevertheless go to the polls in less than a week to elect the President of the United States. President Barack Obama took a break from campaigning Wednesday to survey some of the damage. Grace Rauh filed the following report.

11/01/2012 09:08 AM

Governor Cuomo tours area devastated by Sandy

Hundreds of utility workers are headed downstate to help after Sandy ripped through the area. The governor toured the devastation by helicopter. Zach Fink has more.

10/31/2012 09:38 PM

Politicians trying to avoid election talk, focus on Sandy cleanup

Throughout the storm and its aftermath, both President Obama and Romney have tried to avoid talking about the upcoming elections. They don't want to be accused to politicizing a tragedy. While Governor Andrew Cuomo is not running for anything this year, he has also worked hard to avoid looking too political during the storm. Our Nick Reisman has the story.

10/31/2012 07:21 PM

Governor tours Queens

One of the areas surveyed during Governor Andrew Cuomo's helicopter tour was the Rockaways in Queens. Rocco Vertuccio, from our sister station NY1, has the latest from the devastated beach community.

10/31/2012 03:28 PM

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