Superstorm Sandy

Report: Feds’ Warnings About Sandy Were Confusing To Media, Public

Federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall, but the warnings themselves were confusing, an internal review found.

2013/05/16

File photo of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie. (credit: Getty Images)

Christie Submits Final Sandy Aid Plan

The Christie administration has submitted its final plan to federal officials for spending the first $1.83 billion in Superstorm Sandy recovery aid, which would help residents rebuild their homes and businesses, assist renters in finding new apartments and offer $10,000 incentives for people to remain in their storm-damaged communities.

2013/03/28

New Song Reminds World Sandy Relief Still Needed

In the world of the 24-hour news cycle, it’s very easy to forget so many people are still suffering from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy along the east coast. One local artist from the Jersey Shore has set out to remind people, with his music video showing the damage that has yet to be fixed.

2013/03/18

Christie To Ex-White House Doc With Weight Concerns: ‘Shut Up’

Gov. Chris Christie lashed out Wednesday at a former White House doctor who said she worries about him dying in office because he is so heavy, telling her to “shut up.”

2013/02/06

File photo of a sign acknowledging the presence of FEMA officials at a Sandy cleanup site in New York. (credit: Getty Images)

FEMA Defends Handling Of Sandy Flood Claims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is defending its handling of Superstorm Sandy-related flood insurance claims following sharp criticism by New Jersey’s governor.

2013/02/05

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie thanked President Obama for his quick response to Hurricane Sandy assistance. (Photo credit -- JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

NJ Gov. Christie Thanks President Obama For Quick Hurricane Sandy Response

Gov. Chris Christie is thanking President Obama for coming to New Jersey’s aid after Superstorm Sandy and remembering the 42,000 state residents still homeless since the Oct. 29 storm.

2013/01/31

Damaged rides and debris are strewn across Keansburg Amusement Park after Superstorm Sandy swept across the region, on Nov. 1, 2012 in Keansburg, N.J. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Obama Signs $50.5 Billion Superstorm Sandy Aid Bill

President Barack Obama has signed into law a $50.5 billion emergency measure for Superstorm Sandy victims.

2013/01/29

Congress Passes $50.5B Bill for Sandy Victims

Congress is sending a $50.5 billion emergency relief measure for Superstorm Sandy victims to President Barack Obama for his signature.

2013/01/28

File photo of some of the wreckage as a result of Superstorm Sandy. (credit: Getty Images)

Congress Passes $50.5B Superstorm Sandy Aid Bill

Congress is sending a $50.5 billion emergency relief measure for Superstorm Sandy victims to President Barack Obama for his signature.

2013/01/28

File photo of the House of Representatives. (Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

House GOP May Seek Short-Term Debt Limit Extension

House Republicans may seek a quick, short-term extension of the government’s debt limit, a move that would avoid an immediate default by the Treasury as the party seeks to maximize leverage in negotiations over spending cuts with President Barack Obama this spring, officials said Thursday.

2013/01/17