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Recovery and Resiliency Committee

A home being elevated in Staten Island to comply with flood maps, pictured in 2014, two years after Hurricane Sandy. (Photo by Cem Ozdel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Relaxing Permitting Process Will Help Rebuild Sandy-Affected Homes Faster, City Says

The City Council passed a Bill de Blasio-backed bill to expedite home demolitions—after the administration said it was "confident" it could guarantee safety.
By Madina Toure
The Oakwood Beach area of Staten Island, seen after Hurricane Sandy.

Outrage After Mayor Says Sandy Recovery Program Won’t Be Done By End of 2016

Council members say they're upset the Build It Back program will not be complete by the end of this year—and that Bill de Blasio allocated funds to the initiative without their input.
By Madina Toure

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