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Staten Islanders rebuilding homes after Hurricane Sandy warned about dangers of mold

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By Michael Sedon
Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders who are trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild their homes after Hurricane Sandy need to be cautious of a threat that can cause major health risks months later -- and cost thousands of additional dollars to correct.

Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) and a host of other elected officials began spreading the word about mold Tuesday afternoon at a press conference at Miller Field in New Dorp, warning residents to thoroughly dry out their homes down to the wooden frames.

Top of the list for Staten Island: Power, housing

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By: John M. Annese
Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  -- Finding housing for Staten Islanders displaced by Hurricane Sandy will be a top priority for the federal government, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said during a visit to storm-ravaged Midland Beach Sunday afternoon.

Polling Place Update

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Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Board of Elections of New York City is temporarily moving these two Staten Island polling places:

1) Susan Wagner High School was moved to College of Staten Island Sports and Recreation Center (Gym) 2800 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314

2) Staten Island Academy was moved to The Michael J. Petrides School - Building K, 715 Ocean Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301

Grimm taps FEMA for Staten Island hurricane aid; Molinaro sets up Borough Hall command center

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By Tom Wrobleski
Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) is looking to get federal help as fast as possible to borough residents slammed by Hurricane Sandy.

Grimm and his staffers have been in "constant contact" with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including taking part in conference calls with the agency, since before the storm hit the area, said Grimm spokeswoman Carol Danko.

Sandy shuts down Staten Island, rest of New York City

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By JOHN ANNESE and JILLIAN JORGENSEN
The Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city is in a virtual lockdown as a storm of unprecedented character slammed into the East Coast, bringing dangerous and potentially deadly wind, rain and coastal flooding toward the five boroughs.

Tens of thousands of Staten Islanders were ordered to flee their homes in the coastal and low-lying evacuation zones. But few heeded the warning seriously, opting to stay put.

The city's bus and subway service has been suspended.

Local heroes feast on pizza, Spumoni Gardens style

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When Congressmember Michael Grimm and broadcast journalist Geraldo Rivera decided to meet for lunch at Rivera’s favorite Brooklyn eatery, they made the further decision to make it a real meal to remember – by inviting local firefighters and police officers to enjoy L & B Spumoni Gardens’ legendary pizza with them.

Bay Ridge board seeks to expedite street naming for 9/11 hero

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By Paula Katinas
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
 
A proposal to name a Bay Ridge streetcorner in memory of a Sept. 11 hero will be put on the fast track after Community Board 10 leaders said they were willing to bend the rules to accommodate the request.
 

Recreational Fishing Alliance endorses Staten Island's Rep. Grimm

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By: Judy L. Randall
Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Recreational Fishing Alliance Wednesday announced its endorsement ofRep. Michael Grimm for re-election.

The RFA is a national non-profit political action organization that aims to safeguard the rights of salt water fishermen and protect marine, boat and tackle industry jobs.

A Staten Island mother's dying wish is granted

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Monday, October 08, 2012
By Judy L. Randall

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  -- Her dying wish was to be buried with her son.

In many ways, Gloria Flanagan never got over the loss of her eldest son, James, who died in 1978 while serving stateside in the U.S. Navy. He was 18.

Save our ships

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By: MICHAEL GRIMM
October 6, 2012

In Wednesday’s debate, President Obama told the nation that he wants to stop sending jobs overseas. Funny: His administration has repeatedly circumvented a long-standing law that guarantees the employment of American maritime workers, in order to give the job to foreigners.

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Endorsements

  • Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans for Congress
  • Combat Veterans for Congress
  • ConservAmerica
  • Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund
  • International Association of Fire Fighters
  • International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
  • International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
  • International Union of Operating Engineers
  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
  • Laborers International Union of North America
  • Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
  • Move America Forward Freedom PAC
  • National Association of Letter Carriers
  • National Defense PAC
  • National Federation of Independent Business
  • National Postal Mail Handlers Union
  • National Right to Life
  • National Rural Letter Carriers Association
  • National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition
  • New York City Building and Construction Trades Council
  • New York State Fraternal Order of Police
  • Recreational Fishing Alliance
  • Seafarers International Union of North America - Brotherhood of the Sea
  • Sheet Metal Workers International Association
  • Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro
  • Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Superior Officers Benevolent Association
  • Uniformed Fire Officers Association
  • Uniformed Firefighters Association
  • United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC Service Techs
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
  • United States Chamber of Commerce
  • United Transportation Union
  • United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers