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Wednesday, December 19, 2012  New Yorkers who got into minor trouble in Manhattan have been sentenced to Sandy -- to help with cleanup efforts after the devastating storm.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Thousands of men and women in Santa suits have taken to the streets of New York City to bring some good cheer, be a little naughty and donate food for Hurricane Sandy victims.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A Missouri man posing as "Secret Santa" is giving away $100,000 this holiday season and spent a day in New Jersey and New York giving money to people robbed of their belongings or homes by Superstorm Sandy.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  The 'Operation Sandy Relief' group was asked to help supply toys to kids affected by Sandy in New York City, and are expecting 10,000 people to be at the event when they travel downstate on December 15th.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  A government official familiar with the effort says the Federal Communications Commission is expected to announce it will pursue a proposal to require back-up power at cell towers to avoid another massive service loss like the one Superstorm Sandy wrought.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered an investigation of how utility companies prepared for and reacted to Superstorm Sandy.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Two government officials say the former Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, one of New York City's last major thoroughfares knocked out of service by Superstorm Sandy, will soon reopen to all traffic.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The Salvation Army in Syracuse is asking for specific items that Hurricane Sandy relief workers says are in short supply.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Tripp Halstead was playing at his day care in Winder, Georgia on October 29th, when the winds of Hurricane Sandy brought a limb of a nearby tree right on his head, causing brain damage.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Liverpool's Marching Band has been collecting donations for Hurricane Sandy victims to bring with them to a competition downstate.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Nine of the 101 members of the 174th Attack Wing of the Air National Guard deployed down state to support the Hurricane Sandy relief effort return home.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Two groups taking donations for Superstorm Sandy victims in central New York say they're overwhelmed by the response.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Onondaga County, the city of Syracuse and the American Red Cross are holding a large blood drive at the Onondaga County Civic Center in Syracuse on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help with the Hurricane Sandy relief effort.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Amtrak will provide Acela Express and Northeast Regional service on the Northeast Corridor between Boston, New York City and Washington with reduced frequencies on Monday.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Although Superstorm Sandy did not make a big physical impact in Central New York, it still struck the emotional chord of hundreds in the region, as evidenced by the dozens of donations and drives happening right here in Central New York.