The recent storm is being blamed by firms who see a drop in profits or performance, but some doubt the poor results can really be blamed on the weather.

The flooding from Superstorm Sandy has displaced a lot of New Yorkers, including those who live far above the high-water mark.

Long-term power outages in the wake of Sandy have led many experts to scrutinize the power delivery infrastructure and look at how it could be strengthened.

As many homeowners move out, investors will move in. The real estate adage 'Location, location, location' may still trump the risk.

Government officials are working with New York City landlords on a plan to house storm victims in vacant apartments.

Gas stations in New York and New Jersey continue to face post-storm problems. Not having gas in their pumps.

Price-gouging during natural disaster is illegal, and New Jersey is prosecuting some gas stations after Hurricane Sandy. But gouging also is a means for distributing more broadly, because it discourages hoarding.

Gas rationing is back in New York City and parts of Long Island. And — like in the 1970s oil crisis — cars that end in an even number fill up on even days, and odd plates on odd days.

Passengers can buy flight insurance to cover canceled trips. But when planes can't fly, airlines have no such protection.