Expert details insurance, scams, preparing for disaster after Sandy
Posted: Updated:Joseph Sant is the director of homeowner services for the nonprofit Center for NYC Neighborhoods.
He stopped by the News 12 studio Thursday to talk more about rebuilding efforts.
Sant also tackles topics like flood insurance, avoiding scams and preparing for future disasters.
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Lotto fever takes over Brooklyn ahead of $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot
Lotto fever takes over Brooklyn ahead of $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot is at an all-time high with $1.6 billion up for grabs in tonight's drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot is at an all-time high with $1.6 billion up for grabs in tonight's drawing.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Stay safe this Halloween with these simple tips
Stay safe this Halloween with these simple tips
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating with your children with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.
Poll: National TV Talk Show Host Day
Poll: National TV Talk Show Host Day
What's your favorite type of national television talk show?
What's your favorite type of national television talk show?
What's your favorite type of national television talk show?
#N12BK: Super Bowl boycott
#N12BK: Super Bowl boycott
The Super Bowl may be a few months away, but some celebrities are already taking a stand to support Colin Kaepernick takng a knee.
The Super Bowl may be a few months away, but some celebrities are already taking a stand to support Colin Kaepernick takng a knee.
12 on Health: Eating organic
12 on Health: Eating organic
12 on Health: Eating organicSandra Day O'Connor announces likely Alzheimer's diagnosis
Sandra Day O'Connor announces likely Alzheimer's diagnosis
O'Connor, 88, was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and took her seat on the court in 1981.
O'Connor, 88, was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and took her seat on the court in 1981.
Business Briefs: Facebook, Constellation Brands, autonomous vehicles
Business Briefs: Facebook, Constellation Brands, autonomous vehicles
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Facebook is reportedly looking to purchase its own cybersecurity firm. One of the world's biggest beverage companies could be selling part of its wine business. Driverless cars are coming to the nation's capital.
Alleged motorcycle thief turns himself in after seeing himself on News 12
Alleged motorcycle thief turns himself in after seeing himself on News 12
Police say an alleged motorcycle thief gave himself up after seeing himself on News 12.
Police say an alleged motorcycle thief gave himself up after seeing himself on News 12.
Parenting 411: Different styles of parenting
Parenting 411: Different styles of parenting
Devale and Khadeen Ellis, stars of the YouTube show The Ellises, discuss raising children with different styles of parenting.
Devale and Khadeen Ellis, stars of the YouTube show The Ellises, discuss raising children with different styles of parenting.
Superstorm Sandy: 5 Years laterMore>>
Thousands march across BK Bridge to mark 5 years since Sandy
Thousands march across BK Bridge to mark 5 years since Sandy
Thousands of people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
Thousands of people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
Red Hook Initiative anchors community after Sandy
Red Hook Initiative anchors community after Sandy
The nonprofit Red Hook Initiative acted as an anchor for the community in the wake of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
The nonprofit Red Hook Initiative acted as an anchor for the community in the wake of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
The nonprofit Red Hook Initiative acted as an anchor for the community in the wake of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Jewish center destroyed by Sandy rebuilt
Jewish center destroyed by Sandy rebuilt
A Jewish center that was battered by Superstorm Sandy five years ago has been restored.
A Jewish center that was battered by Superstorm Sandy five years ago has been restored.
A Jewish center that was battered by Superstorm Sandy five years ago has been restored.
Expert details insurance, scams, preparing for disaster after Sandy
Expert details insurance, scams, preparing for disaster after Sandy
Joseph Sant stopped by the News 12 studio Thursday to talk more about rebuilding efforts and how residents can prepare for the future.
Joseph Sant is the director of homeowner services for the nonprofit Center for NYC Neighborhoods. He stopped by the News 12 studio Thursday to talk more about rebuilding efforts. Sant also tackles topics like flood insurance, avoiding scams and preparing for future disasters.Joseph Sant is the director of homeowner services for the nonprofit Center for NYC Neighborhoods. He stopped by the News 12 studio Thursday to talk more about rebuilding efforts. Sant also tackles topics like flood insurance, avoiding scams and preparing for future disasters.OEM places high water markers in Coney Island
OEM places high water markers in Coney Island
The city Office of Emergency Management is adding high water markers in Coney Island to raise awareness of the dangers coastal storms can cause, almost five years after Superstorm Sandy flooded the area.
The city Office of Emergency Management is adding high water markers in Coney Island to raise awareness of the dangers coastal storms can cause, almost five years after Superstorm Sandy flooded the area.
The city Office of Emergency Management is adding high water markers in Coney Island to raise awareness of the dangers coastal storms can cause, almost five years after Superstorm Sandy flooded the area.
Williamsburg music studio moves on from Sandy
Williamsburg music studio moves on from Sandy
A Williamsburg music studio is thriving after being damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
A Williamsburg music studio is thriving after being damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Gerritsen Beach woman awaits home repairs after Sandy
Gerritsen Beach woman awaits home repairs after Sandy
A Gerritsen Beach woman who is an applicant of the city's Build it Back program says reconstruction of her home has not yet been completed.
A Gerritsen Beach woman who is an applicant of the city's Build it Back program says reconstruction of her home has not yet been completed.
Dumbo bakery rebuilds after Superstorm Sandy
Dumbo bakery rebuilds after Superstorm Sandy
News 12 checked on Almondine Bakery in Dumbo to see how it has recovered since Superstorm Sandy.
News 12 checked on Almondine Bakery in Dumbo to see how it has recovered since Superstorm Sandy.
News 12 checked on Almondine Bakery in Dumbo to see how it has recovered since Superstorm Sandy.
Councilman Treyger gives update on Sandy recovery
Councilman Treyger gives update on Sandy recovery
City Councilman Mark Treyger gives an update Brooklyn's recovery five years after Superstorm Sandy hit.
City Councilman Mark Treyger gives an update Brooklyn's recovery five years after Superstorm Sandy hit.
City Councilman Mark Treyger gives an update Brooklyn's recovery five years after Superstorm Sandy hit.
Mom returns to hospital with daughter born during Superstorm Sandy
Mom returns to hospital with daughter born during Superstorm Sandy
Almost five years ago this week, a Brooklyn mom walked into Coney Island Hospital in labor -- then Superstorm Sandy struck.
Almost five years ago this week, a Brooklyn mom walked into Coney Island Hospital in labor -- then Superstorm Sandy struck.
Almost five years ago this week, a Brooklyn mom walked into Coney Island Hospital in labor -- then Superstorm Sandy struck.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Brooklyn Halloween Costumes
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them!
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
