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More than 10 weeks after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the heavily populated northeast, the House approved $50.7 billion in emergency relief for the victims. The vote was 241-180, and officials said the Senate was likely to accept the measure early next week and send it to President Barack Obama for his signature.

The House overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion for flood insurance claims from Hurricane Sandy during session midday Friday.

Hours after being sworn in, the new congress will hold a vote today on the $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill on which the old congress did not vote before their tenure ended.

Governor Andrew Cuomo lashed out against Republican congressional leaders Wednesday, saying their failure to vote on the $60 billion aid bill for victims of Hurricane Sandy was inexcusable on all levels, and not what government is all about.

Some of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll were on the bill for the nationally televised "12-12-12" concert benefiting victims of Hurricane Sandy. But the charity in charge of distributing donations has been thinking small when it comes to doling out the more than $50 million raised by Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and others.

The State University of New York Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution authorizing campus presidents to refund tuition to students forced to withdraw because of the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Robert Menendez from New Jersey announced comprehensive legislation to reduce the tax burden on those financially impacted by Superstorm Sandy.

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced over $26 million in federal funding for sanitation cleanup after Superstorm Sandy in New York City.   The storm brought strong winds and heavy rains to the New York tri-state area, resulting in downed trees, power lines and broken tree limbs. It ...

After meeting with top insurance company executives last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a series of measures to speed up the payment of claims for New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Sandy. The governor also announced a launching of a new online report card system to hold insurance companies accountable.

Attorney general Eric Schniederman announced Thursday 12 more enforcement actions against post Hurricane Sandy price gouging. Twelve gas station operators in the affected areas hit hard by Sandy will be held responsible for a dramatic price increase in gasoline. There is now a total of 25 gas retailers who were caught after citizen complaints.