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Family lose dog during Hurricane Sandy, find it almost two years later in a pound
Hurricane Sandy hit in October 2012. Last week, the James family finally found their dog Reckless.
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The Irish football team visit Hurricane Sandy victims in New York
The team met with numerous survivors of last October’s destruction.
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Jun 9th 2013, 9:30 PM
What can Irish firefighters learn from Superstorm Sandy?
A New York fire fighter visited Cork this week to talk to the Irish Chief Officers Association annual conference – here’s some of what he told them.
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May 12th 2013, 8:45 AM
Ireland pledges $50k in funding for New York community devastated by Hurricane Sandy
The Government funding is part of a $320,000 totbal to be provided to community projects in the areas most affected by Sandy.
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Feb 3rd 2013, 3:54 PM
Column: Climate change warnings should put the heat on all of us
The last 12 months have seen unprecedented climatic developments, writes Gavin Harte. Are we going to heed the warning?
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Jan 22nd 2013, 7:00 AM
Superstorm Sandy: Congress to vote on aid after stinging rebuke from governor
New Jersey governor Chris Christie pulled no punches in condemning “toxic internal politics” within his own Republican party.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 9:00 AM
You want to see Paul McCartney playing with Nirvana, right?
Predictably, Courtney Love is not impressed.
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Dec 13th 2012, 9:24 AM
NHL stars forget lock-out woes to compete in Hurricane Sandy fundraiser
Over 30 of North America’s finest ice hockey talents combined for heavy checks and generous cheques.
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Nov 25th 2012, 11:09 AM
VIDEO: 'We take care of our business, and then we go home to deal with the dark'
Coach Victor Nazario delivered this inspirational pep talk to a high school football team hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
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Nov 14th 2012, 2:39 PM
Look at these Hurricane Sandy charity t-shirts
They’re a little unsettling, but all profits go towards relief efforts.
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Nov 8th 2012, 4:15 PM
Snowstorm hits as US north-east recovers from Sandy
In New York and New Jersey, rain and heavy wind carried the potential to swamp homes again and toppled trees wrenched loose by Sandy.
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Nov 8th 2012, 10:27 AM
Explainer: What is reinsurance, and how does it help cover natural disasters?
With the costs of Hurricane Sandy expected to be at least €20 billion, insurers will be looking to reinsurance companies to cover most of the bill. But what are they?
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Nov 4th 2012, 8:30 AM
Hello ladies (and Bernard)! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Gary Lineker recalls Jimmy Hill’s sage advice, while Giuseppe Rossi does his bit for the Hurricane Sandy victims.
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Nov 4th 2012, 8:00 AM
New York marathon runners vent frustration
Some of those prevented from competing expressed their understanding, while others were less sympathetic.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 6:17 PM
VIDEO: Knicks give New York plenty to cheer about in win over Heat
Just days after Hurricane Sandy flooded the streets around Madison Square Garden, the venue showcased a shock defeat for Miami.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 11:33 AM
Common sense: NYC cancels marathon
Mayor Michael Bloomberg rowed back on his initial decision to let the race go ahead, calling it a ‘a source of controversy and division’.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 9:54 PM
NFL owners, players donate $1 million to Sandy relief
A pre-game salute will also be made to first response crews at all NFL games this weekend, the league said today.
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Nov 1st 2012, 9:32 PM
Shell confirms superstorm Sandy triggers oil spill
Company doesn’t specify amount of oil spilled but says it is located off New York City.
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Nov 1st 2012, 3:20 PM
This NBA star's top-class Range Rover is currently under water
Sucks to be Amar’e Stoudemire.
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Oct 31st 2012, 5:55 PM
15 photos of people's food supplies for superstorm Sandy
Anyone for crackers?
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Oct 31st 2012, 10:57 AM
NYC tries to recover from storm as marathon nears
Irish entrants to this year’s marathon in the Big Apple are facing a long road to the start line.
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Oct 31st 2012, 6:53 AM
Cuba urged to allow duty-free imports after storm
Cuba’s government has been asked to help victims of Hurricane Sandy by suspending duties on imports of basic necessities such as food and medicine.
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Oct 30th 2012, 5:32 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
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Oct 30th 2012, 4:48 PM
Superstorm Sandy: Governor says he will reschedule Halloween if necessary
The weather can mess with Chris Christie all it likes, he’ll just whip out his Executive Order and do what he wants.
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Oct 30th 2012, 3:00 PM
Best Hurricane Sandy videobomb so far
No comment.
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Oct 30th 2012, 2:30 PM
13 essential celebrity tips for surviving superstorm Sandy
Famous people were at risk too, you know.
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Oct 30th 2012, 10:41 AM
LIVE: Watch the Weather Channel’s coverage of Hurricane Sandy
The hurricane is now just hours from making landfall. Watch live coverage from the United States right here.
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Oct 30th 2012, 8:05 AM
14 rescued, 2 still missing after Hurricane sinks 'HMS Bounty'
The tall ship – a replica of the one made famous by its mutiny – sank off North Carolina after being caught in Hurricane Sandy.
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Oct 29th 2012, 7:15 PM
PHOTOS: New York battens down the hatches as Sandy approaches
The Metropolitan Transport Authority has locked up the train network ahead of Sandy’s landfall this evening.
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Oct 29th 2012, 4:22 PM
Irish citizens advised not to travel to eastern US until Sandy passes
The Department of Foreign Affairs says you shouldn’t travel until Sandy passes, and the damage can be evaluated.
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Oct 29th 2012, 2:34 PM
'Don't be stupid. Get out.' - Mass shut down as Sandy approaches US
Financial markets have closed and residents along the Eastern Seaboard have been told to evacuate as Hurricane Sandy approaches.
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Oct 29th 2012, 9:40 AM
New York: Thousands evacuated, subways closed down in advance of massive storm
The city is applying precautions ahead of the ‘megastorm’ headed towards the US east coast.
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Oct 28th 2012, 5:43 PM
US presidential race jolted by looming 'megastorm'
The candidates are forced to cancel some appearances as states of emergency are declared across eight states.
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Oct 28th 2012, 12:18 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s nine things to know before your (belated) brekkie…
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Oct 28th 2012, 8:52 AM
'Frankenstorm' downgraded to tropical storm
Meteorologists have downplayed the rhetoric around Hurricane Sandy.
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Oct 27th 2012, 11:25 AM
Hurricane Sandy death toll rises to 38 in Caribbean
Hurricane Sandy raged through the Bahamas today after leaving 38 people dead across the Caribbean.
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Oct 26th 2012, 7:40 PM
Hurricane Sandy kills 21 in Caribbean, takes aim at US
Forecasters have warned that the massive hurricane could now merge with North American weather systems and morph into a powerful hybrid that US media have dubbed a “Frankenstorm.”
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Oct 26th 2012, 7:31 AM
Hurricane Sandy strikes Cuba, Jamaica
One person was killed in Jamaica while 1,700 people were evacuated in Santiago de Cuba as a precautionary measure.
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Oct 25th 2012, 8:03 AM