Long Island homeowners hit by flooding in August have more time to apply for financial assistance, but they might not want to wait.
NEW YORK — New York state has extended a deadline for storm survivors on Long Island.Homeowners now have an extra month to apply for aid in the wake of historic flooding in August, but you might want to start the process now.Deadline extended for Long Island storm damage emergency repair grantsThe original deadline was Monday, but on Friday, the governor's office extended it to Nov. 8. They say they have the money and they want to give people more time.
Long Island homeowner paying thousands out of pocket while waiting for state aidRight now, people are paying thousands of dollars out of pocket while waiting for the state to cut a check and reimburse them.Stony Brook homeowner Deirdre McCool didn't have insurance and says she paid more than $30,000 for sheetrock and flooring just to make her place livable again after it flooded.'I've been in New York state alone for 60 years.
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