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  • Sandy Coverage

  • Superstorm Sandy

    Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
    A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
    A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
  • Superstorm Sandy

    Thursday, May 16 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:47:54 GMT
    The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
    The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
  • Superstorm Sandy

    Thursday, May 16 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:28:43 GMT
    Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
    Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.

NEW YORK (AP) - New Yorkers who rely on the subway to get around are out of luck today.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority suspended subway and bus service last night in anticipation of flooding from Hurricane Sandy.

Rather than fret about it, some people have taken the opportunity to enjoy some down time. Alyssa Marks was among those rushing to beat the subway closure last night, clutching a pillow in one hand and two laptops in the other. Marks lives in a high-rise but is riding out the storm with a friend in lower Manhattan.

Marks is nervous but says she's also excited -- adding that the pair's plans include getting some wine, cuddling up and watching movies.

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  • Manhattan NewsManhattan News

  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:44 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:44:36 GMT
    Police arrested a man they say shot and killed a gay man after shouting homophobic slurs at him in Greenwich Village early Saturday morning.
    Police arrested a man they say shot and killed a gay man after shouting homophobic slurs at him in Greenwich Village early Saturday morning.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:18:06 GMT
    Officials say a man suffered minor injuries after falling out of a window onto the marquee of a Broadway theater.
    Officials say a man suffered minor injuries after falling out of a window onto the marquee of a Broadway theater.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:57:40 GMT
    The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government.
    The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government.
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