Clockwise from top: Janet DiGeronimo, Khyriel ‘Diverze’ Palmer, Khyriel ‘Diverze’ Palmer By Amanda Rodriguez Flooding in Brooklyn is not something we see often; however, when Hurricane Sandy stormed New York,…
Sandy still taking toll on Red Hook businesses
By DAVID BELTRAN Sitting on a black leather chair with her cat lying stretched across the floor by the fireplace, Triciann Botta waits for customers to arrive. But the only…
Poll Gives Thumbs Up to Pols’ Storm Response
By AVRIL REGIS and SIGOURNEY SEALEY Although New Yorkers thought their own elected officials did a good job responding to Superstorm Sandy they think New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did…
City Council Earmarks $500 Million for Storm-Tossed Schools and Hospitals
By YVONNE JURIS The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved appropriating $500 million in emergency for funding city schools and hospitals that suffered severe damages due to Hurricane Sandy. “We were…