FEMA

The city of Syracuse urges FEMA to reconsider flood maps

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:40:33 +0000

The battle raging over federal flood maps in Central New York hits a deadline today. The city of Syracuse will file a challenge to maps proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency which, if approved, would drive up flood insurance costs dramatically for homeowners in some of the city's poorest neighborhoods.

Gillibrand fights to keep flood insurance bills from skyrocketing

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:24:51 +0000

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has joined the fight to keep flood insurance bills from skyrocketing in one of Syracuse's poorest neighborhoods. The idea is to convince the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, that their latest maps are flawed.

Audio: Gov. Cuomo talks transparency, other issues during stop in Syracuse

Jason Smith and Ellen Abbott — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:52:07 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo stopped in Syracuse Wednesday, fresh off the passage of the second straight on time budget under his administration. Cuomo called the $132.6 billion budget part of a series of actions that will transform New York State.

Gillibrand Predicts FEMA Infusion

Joyce Gramza — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:00:29 +0000

OSWEGO, NY (wrvo) - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says a lot of senators were not there for Monday's failed effort to pass new funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist victims of natural disasters in New York and