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Local businesses still struggling after Sandy
Dec 17, 2012
Sandy's enduring problems for commuters and small businesses are on display in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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In holiday season, Sandy repairs continue -- and add up
Nov 23, 2012
Hurricane Sandy caused damage and pain across several states. With the clean-up still in its first stages, rebuilding and repairing could become an economic boost.
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Moral hazard: Should taxpayers have to bail out disaster-prone regions?
Nov 21, 2012
When a hurricane costs billions to clean up, who should foot the bill?
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Long Island Power slammed for slow Sandy response
Nov 19, 2012
Three weeks after Hurricane Sandy power has been restored for most people affected by the storm. But the embattled LIPA is still dealing with a wave of criticism over its performance.
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Displaced NYC marathoners run in Philadelphia
Nov 19, 2012
New York officials decided to scrap the New York Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The cancellation may be an economic boon for another marathon just down the road.
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A New York gas station is back in business
Nov 16, 2012
Checking back in with a gas station manager in Pelham, N.Y., after his station gets fuel.
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Desperate for gas, some resort to stealing
Nov 16, 2012
New York and New Jersey will end gas rationing programs that were put place in some areas post-Sandy. As demand continues to outstrip supply, some people are going to extreme measures to find or steal gas.
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Firms point finger at Sandy for poor results
Nov 14, 2012
The recent storm is being blamed by firms who see a drop in profits or performance, but some doubt the poor results can really be blamed on the weather.
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High-rise renters hurt by Sandy flooding
Nov 13, 2012
The flooding from Superstorm Sandy has displaced a lot of New Yorkers, including those who live far above the high-water mark.
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Sandy outages may help rethink power grid
Nov 13, 2012
Long-term power outages in the wake of Sandy have led many experts to scrutinize the power delivery infrastructure and look at how it could be strengthened.
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