Still-recovering victims of tropical storms Irene and Lee will see additional relief funds available as part of a federal recovery package for last year's Superstorm Sandy.

Spent 5 percent more on mailings to constituents in the six months prior to their re-election bids.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday requested that President Obama provide up to 100 percent reimbursement to New York for the damage from Hurricane Sandy, saying the state may have sustained $6 billion in economic losses.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling up an additional 1,000 National Guard troops, doubling the superstorm force he called up Sunday.

New York City's public transportation will stop running Sunday evening in preparation for approaching Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a news conference in Long Island.

Constituents often receive a steady stream of mail from state lawmakers, and the taxpayers pay for it.

The outer bands of Tropical Storm Leslie hit Bermuda with rain, heavy winds and high seas on Sunday.

Isaac subsides to a tropical storm but heavy rain and strong winds continue across the Gulf coast of Mississippi.

Tropical storm Isaac kept much of New Orleans without power and under heavy rains, but residents and tourists alike flocked to the city's French Quarter to enjoy the strong drinks and light conversation.

NEW ORLEANS - Meteorologist Allison Chinchar reports on damage and continued flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac.

President Barack Obama speaks to students in Virginia about what's being done to support those hit by Tropical Storm Isaac.

Downgraded to a tropical storm, Isaac's occasional gusts of 80-mile-per hour winds and lumbering pace still have Louisiana officials worried.