Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Monday, November 5 2012 6:53 AM EST2012-11-05 11:53:11 GMT
Superstorm Sandy could end up taking a toll on the economy to the tune of a $50 billion loss.
Superstorm Sandy could end up taking a toll on the economy to the tune of a $50 billion loss.
WASHINGTON -
More elected leaders are now joining local members of Congress in speaking out about House leadership pulling a Tuesday night vote on aid for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
The House adjourned without approving relief packages for the areas hit hardest by the October superstorm, including 11 states and the District of Columbia.
Congressman Peter King, a Republican from devastated Long Island, N.Y., attacked his own party Wednesday, and Democrats joined him with stinging criticism of House Speaker John Boehner.
"We cannot believe that this cruel knife in the back
was delivered to our region," King said. "I have to go home this
weekend and next week and the week after and see the hundreds, the thousands of
people who are out of their homes, who don't have shelter, who don't have food,
and they're living with relatives, friends, living in trailers – this is not
the United States of America. This should not be the Republican Party. This
should not be the Republican leadership."
President Barack Obama is also calling for House Republicans to vote Wednesday, saying in a written statement that many people are trying to recover and need "immediate support with the bulk of winter still in front of us."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced he's holding a news conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the House's failure to act now 66 days after the storm.
Christie issued a joint statement with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that said, in part: "The fact that days continue to go by while people suffer, families are out of their homes and men and women remain jobless and struggling during these harsh winter months is a dereliction of duty. When American citizens are in need we come to their aid. That tradition was abandoned in the House last night. #SandyBill."
Members of the New York and New Jersey delegations will meet Boehner on Wednesday afternoon and ask for a vote today on the $60 billion dollars in aid.
It's been approved by the Senate, but some Republicans say the cost of the bill is excessive.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:37:26 GMT
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
Friday, May 24 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:29:02 GMT
Our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
From the beaches of Normandy to the islands of Okinawa, our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:25:17 GMT
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:54:05 GMT
Not the prettiest Friday, but we're ready for a great weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. After an early high in the upper sixties, temperatures fall & winds pick up out of the chillier northwest. Right now the Memorial Day Weekend looks sunny and cool with highs in the low to mid 60s on Saturday, in the 70s Sunday & Monday. Cooler temps at the shore.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:27:11 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:10:26 GMT
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:25:16 GMT
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
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