Tagged: Hurricane Sandy

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — Police have apprehended a man who apparently climbed the New Jersey roller coaster that was swept into the ocean during Superstorm Sandy and unfurled an American flag.

The man walked from the top of the coaster and hopped into a police boat Tuesday. He was handcuffed, walked through the surf and escorted to a police car on the beach in Seaside Heights.

News 12-New Jersey says Christopher Angelo told the channel he wanted to raise awareness for shore recovery.

The commission says LIPA was unprepared for Superstorm Sandy, then inept in its response.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who appoints leaders of the LIPA board, would have to approve privatization.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new Congress has passed a $9.7 billion bill to help pay flood insurance claims to homeowners, renters and businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

The bill cleared the Senate following passage earlier Friday by the House. It replenishes the National Flood Insurance Program that was due to run out of money next week with some 115,000 Sandy-related claims as well as 5,000 from other floods unresolved.

Eric Schneiderman's office surveyed 88 nonprofit groups that have been soliciting donations for storm relief. As of mid-December, the fundraising had been dominated by five charities.