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"#ConeyRecovers awards $100K in grants to Coney Island businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy"

News12 Coverage about #ConeyRecovers Awards Dinner Last Night:

Dozens of Coney Island businesses damaged by Superstorm Sandy have been awarded more than $100,000 in recovery grants.

The relief organization #ConeyRecovers handed out the money at Gargiulo’s Restaurant. Those involved say it’s not just about getting businesses back on track, but also about strengthening the community as a whole.

The grants came from donations that were privately fundraised.

MAYOR BLOOMBERG, HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN AND SENATOR SCHUMER ANNOUNCE FEDERAL APPROVAL OF CITY’S PLAN FOR NEARLY $1.8 BILLION IN HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY INITIATIVES

Programs to Help New Yorkers Complete Home Repairs, Assist Businesses with Damages and Lost Sales

Recovery Specialists to Work with Home and Business Owners Throughout Application Process

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced the Federal approval of the City’s plan for $1.77 billion in Hurricane Sandy recovery initiatives. The City submitted its Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan last month, which outlined its proposal to spend the initial Federal aid allocation on programs for housing recovery, business recovery, infrastructure and resiliency. With this approval, the Federal funds can be released, allowing the City to launch its initiatives and extend relief to more New Yorkers in need – particularly home owners and small businesses with extensive damages and expenses. The Mayor, Secretary Donovan and Senator Schumer made the announcement in the Blue Room at City Hall and were joined by Deputy Mayor for Operations Cas Holloway, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel, Director of Housing Recovery Operations Brad Gair, Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of Mayor’s Special Initiative for Rebuilding & Resiliency Seth Pinsky, New York City Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Rob Walsh, Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua, Congress members Nydia Velazquez and Gregory Meeks, City Council member Donovan Richards, and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

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“Sandy-struck mission back in business”

Great article by Crain’s New York about Coney Island Lighthouse Mission’s recovery—though there’s still more work to be done and help needed.

What does this Holiday Season mean for those who have been impacted by Hurricane Sandy? We are giving thanks for the generosity of the thousands who have volunteered and donated to help our recovery efforts.

On Thanksgiving, The Daily caught up with us in Coney Island and filed this report.