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English: Charles Schumer, United States Senator from New York Español: Charles Schumer, Senador de los Estados Unidos de Nueva York (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Senator Charles E. Schumer :  "“In neighborhoods of Staten Island , Brooklyn , Queens , Lower Manhattan , and Long Island , there was a virtual communications blackout , with residents struggling to find out vital information such as where disaster aid resources were located, and what had happened to their friends, family and neighbors.  First responders were severely hindered as well – in Long Beach , for example, special equipment needed to be brought in so they could continue to communicate,” said Schumer. “When it comes to keeping our vital communications networks up-and-running, we can and must do better.”" ...ero. Related articles Schumer Thanks Fire Departments Schumer and Nadler Say Sandy Was Our Wake-Up Call for Better Disaster Infrastructure Chuck Schumer Is NOT Going To Reduce The Deficit By...

English: Verizon Building in New York City (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Cell Phones, Internet After Hurricane Sandy: What You Need To Know :  " Verizon , which provides Internet and telephone services and is the largest wireless carrier in the United States , was hit extremely hard in New York and New Jersey . According to Reuters, flooding from the storm damaged telecom equipment in three of Verizon's major switching offices, located in lower Manhattan , Queens and Long Island . The failure of these centers completely wiped out non-emergency service in those areas. Network issues persist in the Northeast. Wind and flooding disrupted or knocked out service for AT&T Inc , Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile, and weather-related issues plagued the networks after the storm passed." ...ero. Related articles AT&T, T-Mobile Make Big Announcement In Wake Of Hurricane Sandy UPDATE: NYSE Traders Will Experience Spotty Cell Phone, Wireless Internet Service (NYX) ...