New York Congressman: Mandatory FEMA Cuts “Would Be A Disaster” For Sandy Victims

“And it seems to me it’s just on cruise control right now, no one’s doing anything to stop it,” Rep. Peter King says.

Rebecca Berg 3 months ago respond

The New Annie Leibovitz Hurricane Sandy Photo Shoot Is Absolutely Insane

Nothing says healing after a horrific catastrophe like a completely bewildering and inappropriate Vogue fashion shoot taken amidst storm wreckage. Also, the collection is called Storm Troupers.

Ryan Broderick 3 months ago 128 responses

New Documentary Follows A Community’s Struggle After Hurricane Sandy

The short “Beach 119” focuses on the residents of one street in the Rockways as they fight to survive after their community is flooded and left without power, gasoline, water, or heat, for weeks after the storm. Watch the official trailer for Beach 119.

Michelle Broder Van Dyke 4 months ago 5 responses

Paul Ryan Joins Conservatives In Opposing Sandy Flood Insurance Bill

“President Obama and Congress owe the people of New York and New Jersey better,” Ryan said.

John Stanton 4 months ago 14 responses

Chuck Schumer At War With John Boehner Over Sandy Relief Bill

Railing against the “Boehner betrayal,” Schumer sides with Cantor.

Ruby Cramer 4 months ago 1 response

This Is In New York City

Really.

Matt Saccaro 4 months ago 45 responses

Santa Visits Staten Island

Christmastime in the New York City borough still recovering from October’s Superstorm Sandy.

Jessica Testa 4 months ago 16 responses

17 Moments That Restored Our Faith In The Humanity Of Politicians This Year

Sometimes, they get it so right.

John Stanton 4 months ago 79 responses

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Package Packed With Extra Spending

From cars for the FBI to salmon research, bill’s spending would go far and wide. And not all of it is related to the storm’s devastation.

John Stanton 4 months ago 3 responses

Christmas Tree Emerges From Hurricane Sandy Wreckage

Residents of Union Beach, New Jersey are leaving handmade ornaments and gifts under the tree.

Alanna Okun 4 months ago 17 responses

Barbara Walters Asks Chris Christie If He’s Too Fat To Be President

“That’s ridiculous, I mean, that’s ridiculous,” Christie said during a segment for Walters’ Most Fascinating People special.

Ryan Broderick 5 months ago 32 responses

2012: A Retrospective In Animated GIFs

It’s been said that 2012 was the year of the animated GIF, so let’s see if we can sum up the whole year in GIFs.

Ryan Broderick 5 months ago 169 responses

Help Return These Photos Lost In Sandy To Their Owners

A Facebook group is helping residents of a New Jersey town hit hard by Hurricane Sandy recover their family photographs lost in the storm. (via theverge.com)

Katie Notopoulos 5 months ago 41 responses

5 Haunting Photos Of The Roller Coaster That Fell Into The Sea

The Casino Pier coaster is still right where Sandy left it, looming over the beach like a skeleton. Seaside Heights Mayor Bill Akers has asked the Coast Guard to determine if it can safely be left in the water as a tourist attraction.

Raymond Sultan 5 months ago 42 responses

Woman’s Campaign To Rebuild Family’s Storm-Damaged Community Goes Viral

Fire Island was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, but Lauren Forman’s online campaign could help it rebuild.

Anna North 5 months ago 1 response

How Social Media Is Aiding The Hurricane Sandy Recovery

“You don’t need to ask someone ‘in charge’ what addresses need help. You can help yourself help someone else.”

Anna North 5 months ago 1 response

Obama Visits Sandy’s New York Wreckage

President Obama surveyed the damage wrought by Sandy in New York. Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Cuomo, Janet Napolitano, and other officials were in tow.

Jessica Testa 6 months ago 45 responses

For Domestic Violence Survivors, Hurricane’s Impact Is Particularly Severe

“We always worry that they’ll feel like, I’m going to be out on the street with my kids, so I’m just going to have to go back to him,” says the director of a service agency.

Anna North 6 months ago 3 responses

10 Moving Thank-You Notes Of Hurricane Sandy

Signs, many of them handmade, thank first responders and donors for all their help since the storm hit.

Anna North 6 months ago 25 responses

23 Photos Of Sandy’s Devastation Two Weeks Later

Millions of peoples’ lives have gone back to normal post-Sandy, but some residents of New York and New Jersey are still struggling to recover from the storm’s destruction.

Molly Horan 6 months ago 23 responses

Watch A Coach’s Beautiful Speech To Students Hit Hard By Hurricane Sandy

“We take care of our business and then we go home to deal with the dark.” Beach Channel, a high school in the Rockaways, was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, but its football team played on, and their coach’s pep talk was a tour de force.

Kevin Lincoln 6 months ago 26 responses

Cory Booker Brings Free Hot Pockets To The Citizens Of Newark

After an amazing Twitter conversation between Cory Booker and one Newark citizen who ran out of Hot Pockets during Hurricane Sandy, the snack food company decided to lend a hand.

Ryan Broderick 6 months ago 144 responses

20 Acts Of Unity In A Time Of Division

Regardless of politics, Americans are still coming together to help one another during the Hurricane Sandy disaster.

Matt Stopera 6 months ago 97 responses

Carmelo Anthony Is Helping Out With Sandy Relief In Red Hook

The Knicks’ oft-criticized star should get nothing but praise for this.

Kevin Lincoln 6 months ago 11 responses

Snow Piles Up On Sandy’s Destruction

New York and New Jersey just can’t catch a break. Still-recovering regions saw between three and thirteen inches of snow Wednesday.

Jessica Testa 6 months ago 16 responses

Top Senate Democrat Sees Opening For Immigration Next Year

Sen. Chuck Schumer also warns additional federal assistance will be needed for cleanup and recovery in wake of Hurricane Sandy. “Disaster relief has been a federal government responsibility for a long time,” Schumer says.

John Stanton 6 months ago 2 responses

Chris Matthews: Christie "Found Love Outside Of Marriage" With Obama

“I think the decision by Romney to leave Chris Christie at the altar was the most devastating decision they made,” the MSNBC host says.

Chris Geidner 6 months ago 4 responses

The Political Conversation Finally Turns To Climate Change

All but absent from news coverage before Hurricane Sandy, climate change became a campaign issue again — for about two days.

Ruby Cramer 6 months ago 1 response

Hurricane Puts A Blood Ban Back In The Spotlight

Hurricane Sandy means an urgent need for blood donations. But gay men still can’t donate.

Anna North 6 months ago 24 responses