Jane Velez-Mitchell

A Nor'easter is bringing more misery to areas hard-hit by Sandy.

Nor'easter slams victims of Sandy

By HLNtv.com Staff

updated 7:14 PM EST, Wed November 07, 2012

A treacherous mix of snow, ice, bitter cold and high winds from a Nor’easter are slamming the victims of Superstorm Sandy. As of Wednesday night, there were still more than 600,000 people without power now facing dangerously cold temperatures.

Jane Velez-Mitchell spoke to investigative journalist Rita Cosby who was in the hard-hit New York borough of Staten Island.

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Staten Island family rescued off roof

By Richard Dool

updated 7:13 PM EST, Mon November 05, 2012

A Staten Island woman and her young son describe how they were rescued off of their roof during Super Storm Sandy. She tells Deb Feyerick and Jane Velez-Mitchell that she lost everything and will not be able to rebuild. Her son says he thought he was dreaming because that couldn't be happening in New York.

For more on this story watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7pm ET on HLN.

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Should people affected by Sandy be allowed to vote by email?

updated 2:26 PM EST, Mon November 05, 2012

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65% Yes

35% No

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Animal shelter in NYC in desperate need

By Jackie Taurianen

updated 4:16 PM EDT, Fri November 02, 2012

Animal shelters are struggling to clean-up the damage from Superstorm Sandy. Tiffany Lacey is the Executive Director of Animal Haven, a shelter in downtown New York that has been without power since Monday.

Tiffany has been caring for 30 dogs and 30 cats in the shelter by herself. Low on staff and supplies, she worries what will happen if the power doesn’t come back on soon.

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Home hurricane recovery tips from Bob Vila

By Richard Dool

updated 3:25 PM EDT, Fri November 02, 2012

The Dean of Home Renovation and Repair Advice, Bob Vila, gives his tips for people recovering from super storm Sandy. The original host of “This Old House” has had plenty of experience helping people rebuild from hurricanes and water damage.

Bob Vila talks to Jane Velez-Mitchell about what people should be doing now.

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Pets lost in super storm Sandy

By Richard Dool

updated 12:56 PM EDT, Fri November 02, 2012

Micah Kaplan lives in the East Village in New York City, an area that was still without power on Thursday night. Michah’s beloved dog Arthur went missing during Sandy. He is desperately trying to reunite with Arthur is asking everyone to keep an eye out for him.

For more on this story watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7pm ET on HLN.

Filed under: Hurricane sandy, Animal advocacy

Stranded in Hoboken

By Richard Dool

updated 7:24 PM EDT, Wed October 31, 2012

Jordan Hutt is stranded inside his apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey. He says some areas in Hoboken are sitting under 5 feet of water. Officials say there could be as much as 500 million gallons of dirty water flooding the streets of Hoboken. They also warn of numerous power lines down in the floodwaters creating a very dangerous situation.

For more on this story watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7pm ET on HLN.

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Seaside Heights resident: "complete destruction"

By Richard Dool

updated 6:13 PM EDT, Wed October 31, 2012

Keith Paul from Seaside Heights, New Jersey tells Jane Velez-Mitchell that “it is complete destruction” there. He says the ocean and the bay met over the barrier island where Seaside Heights was. Paul says some houses were just swept into the ocean.

For more on this story watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7pm ET on HLN.

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Residents 'plucked from rooftops'

By Richard Dool

updated 7:30 PM EDT, Tue October 30, 2012

Rescue teams are going door-to-door in some New Jersey towns as floodwaters remain high. A levee burst in New Jersey caused severe flooding in areas that were not under evacuation orders.

Brian Todd reports that people are being rescued and in some cases, they are “plucked from the rooftops."

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West Virginia is seeing snow from Superstorm Sandy.

Sandy brings snow to Appalachians

By Richard Dool

updated 10:43 PM EDT, Mon October 29, 2012

Superstorm Sandy is hammering the East Coast with winds, rain and flooding, but the storm is bringing snow to the Appalachian region. Reed Timmer, the star of Discovery Channel's Storm Chaser, spoke to Jane from West Virginia.

For more on this story, watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7 p.m. ET on HLN.

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