federal disaster aid News

Documents Show Ousted Sandy Contractor Billed N.J. $51M in 8 Months

Newly released documents show a company hired to oversee applications for a New Jersey home-rebuilding program after Superstorm Sandy billed the state $51 million over eight months before an agreement to end the deal. That meant that New Orleans-based Hammerman …

NYC Mayor Says City Conducting Review of Sandy Rebuilding Efforts

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio asked frustrated New Yorkers for patience on Monday as the city labors to reboot its efforts to help those hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy. “It is self-evident that the pace has been a …

N.J. Official: Sandy Contractor Ousted Over Performance

A member of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s cabinet acknowledged for the first time Monday that performance problems are the reason a contractor hired last year to handle applications for New Jersey’s biggest post-Superstorm Sandy housing recovery program is no …

N.J. Residents Voice Anger, Frustration During Sandy Aid Hearing

Victims of Superstorm Sandy unloaded on New Jersey officials last Friday at the final public hearing on the state’s plans to spend the next $1.4 billion in storm recovery aid. Resident after resident spoke in blunt and personal terms as …

N.J. Senate President Slams Christie Administration’s Handling of Sandy Aid

New Jersey’s Senate president says the Christie administration’s handling of Superstorm Sandy aid has been “a colossal failure.” Steve Sweeney held an event Wednesday in Perth Amboy to push for his proposed Sandy Bill Of Rights. The bill is designed …

Critics Target Ad Campaign at N.J. Sandy Aid Hearing

Speakers at a Wednesday night hearing on the next round of Superstorm Sandy aid for New Jersey were especially passionate on one front: Ditch the “Stronger Than The Storm” advertising campaign or at least pay for it some other way. …

Frustrated Sandy Victims Blast N.J. Officials at Public Hearing

Frustration with the slow pace of recovery from Superstorm Sandy boiled over Tuesday at a public hearing on the rebuilding process. Residents affected by the Oct. 29, 2012, storm blasted state officials over what they consider unconscionably long delays, unresponsive …

Feds Approve $26.3M to Buy Out Flood-Prone Homes in N.J.

The federal government has awarded New Jersey $26.3 million to enable it to buy 89 homes in flood-prone sections of Woodbridge. The state is in the process of buying homes from willing sellers affected by Superstorm Sandy to preserve the …

N.J. Gives Those Rejected for Sandy Aid Another Chance to Appeal

New Jersey is giving applicants deemed ineligible for grants to help rebuild their homes after Superstorm Sandy another chance to appeal. The decision on Feb. 7 from the state Department of Community Affairs comes two days after a report by …

N.J. to Hold Public Hearings This Week on Sandy Aid Spending Plans

New Jersey residents will be able to comment at three public hearings this week on the state’s plans to spend more than $1.4 billion in Superstorm Sandy recovery aid. The state is holding hearings Tuesday at Stockton University in Galloway …