Hurricane Sandy coverage
UPDATE: The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and Holland Tunnel will be closed as of 2pm today. Governor Cuomo has also issued speed restrictions on crossings. Motorists are urged to check www.mta.infowww.panynj.govwww.thruway.ny.gov and www.511ny.org for updates regarding Port Authority, MTA and Thruway Authority crossings.
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a Hurricane hotline for inquiries regarding citizen preparedness assistance: 1 888-769-7243 or 1-518-485-1159.
President Obama granted Governor Cuomo request for a Federal Emergency Declaration.