Cuomo has no plans to call special session for Irene aid

According to an article in the Times Union: “Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has no plans to call a special session of the Legislature to appropriate extra state money to deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, which spawned flooding across the Catskills as well as the Mohawk
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Estimated damage from Irene reaches $1 billion in New York

According to an article on pressconnects.com: “PRATTSVILLE — New York faces $1 billion in damages from Tropical Storm Irene, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday, as he and federal officials toured parts of the Catskills ravaged by extraordinary flooding. Houses were shifted o
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More counties eligible for federal disaster aid

According to Cuomo’s release, the following additions have been made to the list of counties for which federal disaster aid is available: Individual Assistance: Orange, Saratoga and Sullivan counties Individual Assistance (already designated for Public Assistance, including dire
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Cuomo launches volunteer effort “Labor for your Neighbor”

The Governor is inviting New Yorkers to pitch in and help with cleanup efforts for the Schoharie Valley, Catskills and North Country. Click here for more information.
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APA and DEC waive permitting requirements for emergency repairs resulting from Irene

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced that the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are waiving permitting requirements for emergency repairs as result of Hurricane Irene, allowing community leaders and private landowners to direct
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IRS providing tax relief to victims of Irene in certain parts of New York

According to an IRS press release: “NEW YORK — Victims of Hurricane Irene that began on Aug. 26, 2011 in parts of New York may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President has declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Albany, Delaware,
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Cuomo requests federal disaster aid for farmers

According to the Governor’s release: “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the state is focused on helping farmers recover from Hurricane Irene and has reached out to the federal government for assistance. Governor Cuomo has already spoken with U.S. Agriculture Secretar
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Federal disaster aid available for Nassau, Westchester and Rensselaer Counties

According to a Governor’s press release: “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster assistance is now available for homeowners, renters and small businesses in Nassau, Westchester and Rensselaer counties as a result of damages incurred by Hurricane Ire
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Business leaders, officials get a firsthand look at Irene’s damage

Heather Briccetti, acting-President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., joined local and state officials for a firsthand look at businesses affected by Hurricane Irene in Rensselaer County. Although many local companies in and around the city of Troy had suffered
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Cleanup from Hurricane Irene will take months

A Buffalo News article states: “PRATTSVILLE — Cleanup from the devastating tropical storm that swept across a large path of eastern upstate will take months to complete, as roads in some areas are still collapsing and some 300,000 residents are still without power. Restora
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