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Some Indian-American New Yorkers are urging people to prioritize local volunteers and mutual aid funds working on the ground in the pandemic-stricken country.

More than 30 people are now on the second week of a hunger strike to pressure state leaders to create a fund for undocumented immigrants.

The $1,400 stimulus checks—the third and largest cash payment during the pandemic—are expected to begin arriving this weekend.

The $900 billion deal is expected to pass this week.

The MTA announced that they plan on boosting service on the L train next year, adding eight more round trips on weekdays and four more round trips on weekends.

Three months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the northeast coast, the Senate finally passed a $50.5 billion emergency relief, which now awaits President Obama's signature.

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a $9.7 billion Sandy bill to pay flood insurance claims today.

Of course, this request is made as the White House and Congress are in a battle over the fiscal cliff.

Madonna apparently volunteered too!

A new relief program is offering free air conditioners to those who need them most.