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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Lori Lybrook of Pennellville talks with CNYCentral via skype, describing her first hand account of the devastation in Moore, OK after a deadly tornado.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  CNY Central is partnering with the American Red Cross for a telethon to support the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Six Central New York churches are coming together to launch a joint relief effort for the victims of Moore, Oklahoma and the nearby areas that were so devastated by the tornado on May 20.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  After Monday's violent tornado outbreak in the nation's heartland, many of us want to open our hearts and our wallets, to help the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. The Liverpool Community Church is holding a Tornado Relief Clothing Drive this week to support the Salvation Army and its relief efforts.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a plan for the use of $1.7 billion in federal storm-damage funds.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Med-Sol Research Clinic in Florida is testing a new drug which uses toxins from the pufferfish to eliminate pain.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  President Barack Obama has signed into law a $50.5 billion emergency measure for Superstorm Sandy victims.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Congress is sending a $50.5 billion emergency relief measure for Superstorm Sandy victims to President Barack Obama for his signature.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Two case managers from the Syracuse Salvation Army will travel to New York City on Monday to work with families affected by Superstorm Sandy.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The House has approved a $50.7 billion measure for Superstorm Sandy victims.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The governors of New Jersey and New York say Friday's vote by the U.S House to approve more than $9 billion in assistance for victims of Superstorm Sandy is a good start.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The Robin Hood Foundation says it is beginning to distribute $50 million in proceeds from last week's benefit concert to organizations helping victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  100 feet of toys, and food for 15-hundred brought in by CNY team

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the total integration of the two screen shared experience of watching #121212Concert for Sandy Relief.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  New Jersey shore hero Bruce Springsteen is the opening act in a benefit concert to help neighbors in the New York metropolitan area hit hard by Superstorm Sandy.