Carlucci’s Column: Protecting Storm Victims

Carlucci’s Column: Protecting Storm Victims

BY STATE SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI This week marked 7 years since Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the Tri-State area. On Tuesday’s anniversary it was imperative to me to urge the Governor to sign my legislation into law known as the Storm Chaser Bill (S.1405). The Storm Chaser Bill will require contractors in New York State […]

SECOND ANNUAL “I LOVE MY PARK DAY”

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo reminded New Yorkers to volunteer at their favorite state park or historic site as part of the second annual “I Love My Park Day” that will be held this Saturday, May 4, 2013. Volunteers who would like to support clean-up and beautification efforts at sites across the state, including areas that […]

Cuomo’s FEMA Extensions Continue

Residents of 13 declared counties may apply for FEMA disaster assistance through April 13, 2013 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the deadline for residents living in one of the 13 disaster-declared counties to register for FEMA assistance has yet again been extended to April 13, 2013. The previous deadline was March 29, 2013. […]

State to Accelerate Sandy Insurance Claims

Press Release from Governor Cuomo Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) is setting new rules to speed the processing of insurance claims in areas affected by Storm Sandy. The new regulation reduces the amount of time an insurer can delay its decision on a claim, and requires insurers […]