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Google Under Fire for Recording Street Views After Hurricane Sandy Devastation

John McKay — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:00:32 +0000

Visually documenting Hurricane Sandy devastation is is good for society, Google Maps says.

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New Jersey's Gov. Christie Clowns on 'Saturday Night Live' While Thousands Still Without Power

John McKay — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:26 +0000

And we thought he was a stand-up guy.

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President Visits Storm-Blasted NYC Then Declares 'America Recycles Day'

John McKay — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:49:46 +0000

Perhaps the White House could have delayed this proclamation just a bit!

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New York Investigating Price Gouging in Wake of Hurricane – $7 Bread, $10 Matches?

John McKay — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:15 +0000

Perhaps the most inhumane crime is to take advantage of others in times of crisis.

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Man Impersonating Red Cross Worker Arrested for Burglarizing Staten Island Homes

John McKay — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:00:18 +0000

A 49-year-old man was arrested by authorities after allegedly impersonating a Red Cross relief worker in an attempt to burglarize evacuated homes on Staten Island.

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UPDATE! Bloomberg Caves and Cancels NYC Marathon

John McKay — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:03:40 +0000

Saying it would be better to put it off, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has decided the NYC Marathon will NOT be run Sunday.

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Should NYC Hold the Marathon This Weekend? [POLL]

John McKay — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:19:11 +0000

Even if you only watch sports channels, you've seen this hot-button issue!

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Hurricane Sandy Knocks Out 25% Of Cellphones-Many Still Without Service.

John McKay — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:00:56 +0000

While Hurricane Sandy has faded, the cleanup begins, and so does the effort to restore cell service in hundreds of communities.

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Tree Toppled By Hurricane Sandy Uncovers A Skeleton-Just In Time For Halloween!

John McKay — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:58:18 +0000

In New Haven Connecticut, skeletons aren't found in closets, just under buildings, sidewalks, and now trees.

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See Eerie Photos of New York City's Abandoned Subway Stations

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:55:56 +0000

In case you missed it -- there's a storm a-brewin'! Hurricane Sandy is lurching her way up the coast, heading for us all. Yesterday, the MTA announced it was shutting down trains in NYC at 7 pm and buses at 9pm. Here are some pictures from their official Flickr page taunting us with how delightfully empty all the stations are right now.

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