WASHINGTON - The first round of federal funding for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is now on its way to the areas that need it most. On Sunday President Obama has signed into law a $9.7 billion bill to pay flood insurance claims from the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo to Request $30 Billion in Federal Aid for Sandy Cleanup
ALBANY - The price tag connected to the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in New York State is going to be steep. According to a report yesterday from the Associated Press, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said he planned to request $30 billion in federal … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Shinagawa Criticizes Inaction by Congress in Wake of Recent Storms
ITHACA - With three tropical storms hitting the Northeast within the past year, Congressional candidates Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca) is promising to, if elected, put the safety of the people before politics. The Ithaca Democrat is pointing to the … [Read more...]
