EXTENSIONS FOR HOUSEHOLDS TO RECERTIFY FOR SNAP BENEFITS AFTER HURRICANE SANDY
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2012Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend certification periods...
View ArticleGOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNED EXECUTIVE ORDER MANDATING THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS CAUSING...
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2012 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an Executive Order that declared certain conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy to be public nuisances that pose a public health...
View ArticleGOVERNOR CUOMO CHANGES INSURANCE RULES SO NEW YORKERS CAN QUICKLY DOCUMENT...
For Immediate Release: November 5, 2012 Asks Local Governments to Move Quickly to Remove Debris before Second Storm Hits Region on WednesdayImposes 30-Day Moratorium on Insurance Companies Cancelling...
View ArticleGOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES EXTENSIONS FOR STATE PERMITS, LICENSE RENEWALS AND...
For Immediate Release: November 7, 2012Extensions by State Liquor Authority and Department of Environmental Conservation Help Businesses Meet Deadlines Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced...
View ArticleInformation For Those Wanting to Help In Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts
Organizations like the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Island Harvest and Long Island Cares, may need volunteers to assist with manning shelters, food and clothing distribution, and emergency...
View ArticleMAJOR STATE BANKS AGREE TO WAIVE CONSUMER FEES IN AFTERMATH OF SANDY
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that several major state-chartered banks have agreed to waive a number of fees and penalties in response to the impact on consumers by Storm Sandy. State-chartered...
View ArticleSTUDENT LOAN RELIEF FOR NEW YORKERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY
Student Loan Relief: New Yorkers in Disaster Counties Eligible for 90 Day Grace Period to Pay LoansGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo directed New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) to...
View ArticleSMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY LOAN FUND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the New York Bankers Association (NYBA) and the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC) have agreed to establish a $10 million small business emergency...
View ArticleGOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEMA EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that FEMA will issue Emergency Assistance for New Yorkers whose homes were affected by Hurricane Sandy. At the Governor’s request, FEMA will bring in...
View Article'PROJECT HOPE' TO PROVIDE CRISIS COUNSELING IN AREAS HARDEST HIT BY HURRICANE...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced an $8.2 million grant from FEMA to provide a Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program called ‘Project Hope’ for New Yorkers in the hardest hit areas of...
View ArticleDEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERING INSURANCE ASSISTANCE AT FOUR LONG...
Department Representatives Available to Answer Insurance Questions at Sites in Nassau and Suffolk CountiesStorm Hotline Also Being Staffed to Help Storm Sandy VictimsBenjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent...
View Article$27 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO PUT MORE THAN 5,000 UNEMPLOYED NEW YORKERS TO...
Funds Will Help Localities Hire Young People and the Unemployed to Work on Hurricane Sandy Clean-Up EffortsGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has secured a $27 million federal...
View ArticleStorm Recovery Update and Important Information From Town of Babylon Supervisor
STORM RECOVERY UPDATEPosted: November 26, 2012 IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL SAFETY NOTICE - PLEASE TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUSLYJust because power has been restored and you have not experienced immediate...
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Important Information From FEMA Regarding Changes In The Flood Insurance...
Please see the attachment below for important information from FEMA regarding changes in the Flood Insurance Program and preliminary considerations for rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy. Related...
View ArticleGOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW ACTIONS TO EXPEDITE SANDY-RELATED INSURANCE...
DFS to Publish Online Report Cards Detailing Each Insurance Company’s Performance New Rules Will Significantly Cut Time Allowed to Investigate Claims, Put More Adjusters in the Field to Help...
View ArticleGOVERNOR CUOMO WARNS NEW YORKERS AGAINST HOME REPAIR SCAMS IN WAKE OF SANDY
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today warned New Yorkers to protect themselves from home repair scam artists, who will try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners who suffered property damage from Storm...
View ArticleImportant Information From LIPA About Your Electric Account
Important Information About Your Electric AccountFollowing Hurricane Sandy, all of our employees, including meter readers, were reassigned to storm restoration efforts. If your meter was scheduled to...
View ArticleFEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE DEADLINE EXTENDED
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE DEADLINE EXTENDED Residents of thirteen declared counties may apply for FEMA disaster assistance through January 28, 2013Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today...
View ArticleMORE THAN 74,000 JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE ON JOBS EXPRESS
More Than 59,000 New Yorkers Hired Via Jobs Express Since October 2011As Extended Unemployment Benefits Expire, Governor Urges Long-Term Unemployed to Apply For These JobsGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today...
View ArticleSuffolk Veterans Begin Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder Support Program
Newsday: December 10, 2012 9:44 PMUpdated: December 10, 2012 9:53 PMBy PAUL LAROCCO paul.larocco@newsday.com A small group of Suffolk war veterans will gather this week to help each other cope with...
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