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Hurricane Sandy
New Yorkers sell gas on the black market
Nov 6, 2012
New York's state attorney general investigates price gouging as Craigslist ads sell gas for $20 a gallon.
Businesses face post-Sandy challenges
Nov 5, 2012
Some New York stores have products but can't ship them. Others can't get merchandise, and more importantly, wonder whether shoppers will return.
Sandy outages hit food stamp recipients
Nov 5, 2012
Many food stamp recipients in New York lost access to food after Sandy because stores couldn't swipe electronic benefits cards.
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Thousands of New Yorkers displaced after Sandy
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 5, 2012
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city will need to find housing for 30,000 to 40,000 people due to Hurricane Sandy.
Video: A Dark-n-Stormy Day in Brooklyn
Nov 2, 2012
On the day Sandy hit, reporter Sally Herships went out into the streets of Brooklyn for a last-minute look at consumers' last minute preparations.
Defending yourself against fraud after a disaster
Nov 2, 2012
Disasters leave people vulnerable to more than just damage on their homes. After hurricanes and other crises, fraudsters hit the streets -- and the Internet -- to try to cheat people out of their money. How can you protect yourself?
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Finding a slice of normalcy in New Jersey
Nov 2, 2012
A local pizza parlor-turned-comfort zone reopens its doors in Toms River.
For public good, not for profit.
Storm hits both rich and poor
Nov 2, 2012
A natural disaster like Sandy can be devastating whether you're wealthy or just getting by. But the rich could have an easier, faster recovery.
Surviving Sandy in Brigantine, New Jersey
Nov 2, 2012
There is no normal in New Jersey this week: Evacuation orders prevent some from returning home and Atlantic City’s bright lights shine, while stop lights are dark.