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(Undated) -- Here's the latest on stories making at this hour: Mayor Bloomberg discusses storm cleanup efforts. Staten Island residents seem to have been hit the hardest by the weekend storm. A man dies in a Bronx apartment fire. Hiram Monserrate makes a final push for votes to win back his old job of state senator. And the push continues to keep the 9-11 terror trials out of New York City.
Bloomberg, Schumer Talks About Cleanup Following Storm
(New York, NY) -- Mayor Bloomberg says cleanup has already begun from this past weekend's devastating storms. The mayor says wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour were clocked in the city, and nearly 15-hundred trees were toppled in the five boroughs. Bloomberg says money is tight for the city, but he'll do whatever is needed to get things back to normal for residents. The hardest hit area has been Staten Island. Roughly 26-thousand city residents remain without power as of noon today, and Con Ed crews are working to restore electricity across the city. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says he's asking for federal disaster aid money to help with the cleanup.
Thousands Of Staten Island Residents Without Power From Weekend Storm
(New York, NY) -- Treacherous rains and strong winds left thousands of New York City residents without power, mainly on Staten Island. The storm that came in on Friday and lasted through the weekend, toppled trees onto some houses and cars, downed power lines, and left live wire on some streets. As of Monday morning, 16-thousand customers on Staten Island alone were without electricity. Many residents may not be back on line until at least Tuesday.
Man Killed In Bronx Apartment Fire
(New York, NY) -- Police are investigating a fire in the Bronx that claimed the life of a 39-year-old man. Officials say fire broke out inside 1684 Nelson Avenue just before one this morning. After firefighters doused flames the man was found unconscious and unresponsive inside apartment 6-B. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fire Marshal is still investigating the cause of the fire, while the Medical Examiner will later rule on the man's official cause of death.
Congress To Vote On James Zadroga Health Bill This Week
(New York, NY) -- Congress will take up a measure this week to provide health coverage for first responders and recovery workers who became ill in the aftermath of the 9-11 attacks. The measure is named after Detective James Zadroga, whose death is believed to be the first linked to working at the debris at Ground Zero. Manhattan Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney urges Congressional lawmakers to put the bill up for a vote before the full House. A House committee is scheduled to debate the measure, which carries an eleven-billion-dollar price tag, on Tuesday.
Hiram Monserrate And Jose Peralta Out For Final Weekend Push In Queens
(Queens, NY) -- Hiram Monserrate is making a final push for votes ahead of this Tuesday's special election in Queens. Monserrate is looking to win back his old seat after he was expelled last month for assaulting his girlfriend. Monserrate accuses his Democratic opponent of taking the race to the gutter and issuing controversial campaign flyers. Monserrate charges state Assemblyman Jose Peralta is behind a campaign ad claiming Monserrate is against black leaders, including President Obama. Peralta denies printing the campaign literature. A low turnout is expected for the special election.
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Radio Hosts Deliver 9-11 Terror Trial Petition To Congressman Peter King
(New York, NY) -- A New York radio station is trying to make sure the 9-11 terror trials stay out of New York City. News Talk Radio 710 WOR hosts John Gambling and Steve Malzburg today handed over a petition with more than 25-thousand listener signatures to Long Island Congressman Peter King. WOR's Steve Malzburg says there's still no guarantee that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators will be tried somewhere else. Congressman Peter King, who has openly expressed his opposition to the terror trials being held in Lower Manhattan, is going to deliver copies of the "Stand Up For America" petition to President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder, and Congress. King received the petition this morning at Foley Square, which is located less than a block away from the federal courthouse where Mohammed is expected to be tried.
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