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N.J.’s Congressional Delegation Raises Sandy Concerns With HUD Chief

Members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation have raised concerns about delays in helping homeowners recover from Superstorm Sandy. The lawmakers met with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan in Washington on May 8. They say Donovan has made a …

New Jersey Dispersed Just 25% of Federal Sandy Aid in 11 Months

New Jersey officials say they dispersed just 25 percent of the state’s first large allocation of federal Superstorm Sandy aid in the first 11 months. That is a finding of a quarterly state report released last week on the dozens …

NYC Mayor Pledges to Reform Maligned Sandy Rebuilding Program

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a sweeping report on April 17 that examined New York City’s recovery progress from Superstorm Sandy and promised to reform a much-maligned program that was supposed to rebuild wrecked homes. Speaking to …

Poll Finds New Jerseyans Souring on State’s Sandy Recovery Efforts

A new poll finds New Jerseyans are souring on how the state is handling Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. The Monmouth University/Asbury Park Press poll out Wednesday found public satisfaction with the recovery effort has dropped below 50 percent for the …

Most Sandy Housing Assistance Going to Ocean County in N.J.

Records show more than 60 percent of Superstorm Sandy state housing assistance is going to homeowners in Ocean County, N.J. Nearly $14 million of the $23 million spent on the Sandy Housing Rental Assistance Program has helped 5,137 Ocean County …

Home-Elevation Grants Begin Flowing to N.J. Communities

A low-lying barrier island community north of Atlantic City is the first to be awarded state aid since Superstorm Sandy to help residents elevate their homes. New Jersey officials announced on April 4 they have approved housing-elevation grants for 26 …

2 New Jersey Towns Contesting Audits on Sandy Aid

Two New Jersey towns are contesting findings from the federal government that they are not entitled to certain Superstorm Sandy debris removal reimbursements. In a report made public Wednesday, the Homeland Security Department’s Inspector General found Little Egg Harbor Township …

Protesters Criticize N.J. Gov. Over Storm Aid, Scandal at Town Hall

At least a dozen protesters disrupted a town hall meeting Tuesday with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, criticizing him over the distribution of Superstorm Sandy recovery aid and a for political payback scandal overshadowing his administration. The demonstrators were quickly …

N.J. Senate Pres. Calls for More Sandy Aid Funds for Homeowners, Renters

New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney has crafted his own plan for how the second round of Superstorm Sandy recovery funds is distributed. The Democrat’s plan calls for more funds to flow to homeowners and renters. It also relies more …

N.J. Gov. Discusses Sandy Recovery, Obamacare at Town Hall Meeting

At the latest in a series of town halls, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie heard Tuesday from people who are still kept from their homes 16 months after being driven out by Superstorm Sandy and others frustrated with the pace …