WASHINGTON - The effort to provide full federal funding to the communities, businesses and residents affected by Superstrom Sandy will be the focus of attention in Washington today. Northeastern lawmakers are hoping to push a $50.7 billion aid … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Lays Out Aggressive Agenda in 2013 State of the State Address
ALBANY - “We have work do!” That was the overall message from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday as he delivered his annual State of the State address in Albany. Calling it his most ambitious agenda since coming on board as governor in 2011, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: First Round of Sandy Aid Approved by House
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: House to Act on Sandy Federal Aid Bill Following Public Outcry Over Delay
As lawmakers in Washington were able to reach a deal to avoid a fiscal cliff, many of them were still being chastised for their failure to approve a bill that would provided billions of dollars in federal aid to victims of Superstom Sandy. 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: Goodell Says Sandy Will Have Adverse Impact on State Economy and Budget
JAMESTOWN - Regardless of how much federal aid the state receives, Chautauqua County’s representative in Albany says the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is going to have an adverse impact on the 2013-2014 state budget in different … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Local National Guard Helping Out with Sandy Relief
The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that the Army National Guard troop from Jamestown is in Brooklyn helping the victims of superstorm Sandy. Bravo Troop 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry out of Jamestown has 200 National Guardsman … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Residents Displaced by Sandy Can Vote Via Affidavit
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an Executive Order which provides for a voter who is a resident in the federally-declared disaster counties of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester and of New York City (which includes Bronx, Kings, New … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Red Cross Announces November Blood Drives
JAMESTOWN - Superstorm Sandy has caused the cancellation of over 300 American Red Cross blood drives and more cancellations are expected as power continues to be out in areas of the Northeast. So far, the cancellations have resulted in a shortfall of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Red Cross Seeks Donations to Help Those Impacted by Sandy
JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross of Southwestern New York is reporting that the Red Cross has a huge relief response underway to Hurricane Sandy, providing people across a number of states with a safe place to stay, food to eat and comfort during … [Read more...]
