Tumblr puts influence to work to raise $100K for Sandy relief and documentary project

November 12, 2012 11:37 AM Jennifer Van Grove

New York-based blogging powerhouse Tumblr is using its influence for good and partnering with Brandon Stanton, the storytelling sensation behind Humans of New York (HoNY), to not only raise money for the victims of Superstorm Sandy but to also document the stories behind the storm.

Crowdfunding for Sandy: Donations top $200k on Indiegogo

November 9, 2012 11:25 AM Jennifer Van Grove

Jennifer Van Grove

In recent days, Indiegogo has become a home base for Sandy recovery, with community members turning to peers to fund not-for-profit relief efforts.

Apple gets charitable with $2.5M donation for Hurricane Sandy relief

November 9, 2012 7:34 AM Sean Ludwig

Sean Ludwig

In another sign that we are in the era of Tim Cook’s Apple, the company has donated $2.5 million to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Airbnb helps Sandy victims find free housing

November 7, 2012 2:25 PM Jennifer Van Grove

Jennifer Van Grove

Living up to its potential as a community-powered hotel, Airbnb today changed its policies to allow do-gooders to offer up their spare spaces free of charge to displaced victims of superstorm Sandy.

NeedMapper lets Sandy victims request help by text, track issues via an online map

November 5, 2012 9:24 AM Devindra Hardawar

Devindra Hardawar

With a combination of old and new technology, NeedMapper is launching today to help coordinate requests for need from Sandy victims in New York City.

Geeks to the rescue: NYC’s tech community rallies together for Sandy relief

November 4, 2012 9:45 AM Devindra Hardawar

Devindra Hardawar

In the wake of the worst storm New York City has ever seen, the tech community here has come together to help those in need.

Manhattan power to be fully restored by Saturday, says Con Ed

November 2, 2012 6:59 AM Devindra Hardawar

Devindra Hardawar

While imagery of a powerless Manhattan is common in disaster movies, it's something New Yorkers have been seeing firsthand since Sandy struck on Monday.