Sandy Victims Skeptical of Cuomo's Home Elevation Initiative

Cuomo is expanding the state’s Sandy rebuilding program with an optional, state-funded home elevation initiative.

Jul 30, 2014

Is the Jersey Shore Ready for Summer?

The first summer after Sandy was tough for many beach towns. As the second begins, the recovery in many places is just getting underway.

May 23, 2014

NJ Flood Zone Building Rules Conflict with FEMA

State construction rules don't comply with federal regulations, and that may cause more problems for people whose homes were damaged by Sandy.

May 8, 2014

Christie, Donovan Present Sandy Report

Governor Chris Christie and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan visited a town damaged by Sandy to call attention to a new federal report on how the region shou... Aug 20, 2013

Raising Up Homes Could Put Them Out Of Reach

As part of Sandy rebuilding efforts along the Jersey Shore, many people are elevating their damaged homes to lift them out of reach from future floods, either because their insura... Aug 20, 2013

Obama Task Force Reports on Sandy Rebuild

A task force appointed by President Obama is expected to release its report Monday on the post-Sandy rebuilding, which could guide the storm recovery process. Aug 19, 2013

Legislators Hear Sandy Recovery Taking "Wrong Approach'

Before a rare joint meeting of the Senate and Assembly Environment committees, a series of environmental experts testified that the state is not considering the future effects o... Aug 15, 2013

In New Jersey, a (Rational) Fear of Trees

Between Sandy and the wettest June on record, New Jersey's mature trees are falling down more frequently, making residents nervous. Some are even eyeing healthy trees, singling them o... Jul 23, 2013

New Jersey News

It's time to catch up on the latest news from the Garden State. Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Matt Katz talks about the the special election to fill New Jersey's senate seat, Chr... Jul 10, 2013

New Sandy Relief Grants to Target Volunteer Groups

While those affected from Sandy continue to rebuild, there's new help for volunteers.The non-profit Citizens Committee of New York will be awarding micro-grants of up to $2,000 to s... Jul 1, 2013