For all the rebuilding since Hurricane Sandy, damaged houses of worship have been left out in the cold due to federal prohibitions on direct aid to religious institutions. An attempt to amend the law and allow for such assistance in the case of natural disasters passed the House […]
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The federal government not only failed to effectively and timely provide assistance in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, but remains ill-equipped to assist distressed business owners in another natural disaster despite reforms that were passed and should have been implemented, according to a scathing […]
standard Mayor on a Roll: Arts in Education, Sandy Waiver, Union Contract, 2,000th Restaurant Opening
Increased funding for arts education for schoolchildren. A waiver for homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy. The securing of an important union contract. And the 2,000th restaurant opening with the help of the Department of Small Business Services. In the run up to the 4th of July […]
standard Stymied Progress and Boundless Frustration on Display at Red Hook Sandy Oversight Hearing
When it comes to the devastation of Red Hook residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy, it’s hard to know where to start. There’s the cumbersome roadblocks, preventing assistance to distressed homeowners. Or the unfathomable economic hardship, with trade-offs like financing much-needed repairs versus keeping the store open […]
standard Tax Relief Coming For Homeowners With Properties Damaged By Superstorm Sandy
Appearing at a newly reopened three acre waterfront park located along the Kill Van Kull on the North Shore of Staten Island, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation today that will provide relief to New York City residents subject to higher property taxes as a […]