Stress is often associated with Christmas along with its promise of holiday cheer. But for residents who suffered great losses from Sandy and its aftermath there are extra burdens. In some cases storm's victims are putting their lives on hold.

We continue to cover the latest news from Newtown, CT, where 27 people were killed in a mass shooting. With:

• WNYC's Richard Hake, provides the latest news updates.
• Dr. Alex Afshar, head of Family Health Care Center of Newtown talks about trauma counseling after the shooting.
• Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal on what action the Senate will take and how his office is responding.
• Connecticut Congressman (CT-1) John Larson on what he is doing for his constituents.
• Evan Osnos, New Yorker China reporter, discusses a 36 year-old man's knife attack on an elementary school in China over the weekend in which all 22 victims survived. 

It's been almost a month since Sandy, a storm for the record books. WNYC checks in with some of the many people we met while reporting on the aftermath.

WNYC's Richard Hake and NJPR's David Furst provide extended news coverage of the nor'easter and its effects on the region's recovery from Sandy.

WNYC's Richard Hake and NJPR's David Furst provide extended news coverage of the election results and the latest on recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy with WNYC's Bob Hennelly. Plus, WNYC business editor Charlie Herman talks about this morning's stock market.

It's Election Day! We talk to reporters, look at the important story lines, and more importantly take your calls. With:

• WNYC's Richard Hake and New Jersey Public Radio's David Furst with the latest news on voting and the Sandy recovery, with NJPR's Nancy Solomon and WNYC's Beth Fertig and Bob Hennelly


• Your calls for our Informal, Unofficial, Thoroughly Unscientific Exit Poll: How is post-Sandy voting going? What does voting today mean to you? Call 646-829-3980 or post below!

Plus, reporters from crucial swing states discuss the latest polls and how their states are shaping up on Election Day:

• Martin DiCaro, WAMU reporter, joins from Virginia
• John O'Connor, reporter for NPR StateImpact Florida, checks in from Florida
• Jo Ingles, statehouse news reporter for Ohio Public Radio and TV, covers the polls in Ohio

In the wake of Sandy and the eve of national elections we continue extended news coverage with WNYC's Richard Hake and NJPR's David Furst.

In the wake of Sandy and on the eve of national elections we continue extended news with WNYC's Richard Hakeand NJPR's David Furst, plus WNYC's Bob Hennelly and NJPR's Nancy Solomon report on commuting between New Jersey and New York and the latest on power restoration.

Reporters, experts and listeners provide news and information from around the region as the region continues to clean up and recover.

Andrea Bernstein, David Furst, Richard Hake and Bob Hennelly of WNYC's newsroom check in on water advisories in New Jersey and transit developments in the area.  Plus, FEMA coordinator Mike Byrne calls in and WNYC's Stephen Nessen from Breezy Point.

WNYC news host and reporter Richard Hake and NJPR host David Furst join Brian for the latest news on the storm, with WNYC reporters and other guests, including live coverage of Gov. Cuomo's and Mayor Bloomberg's press conferences.  Plus, your calls.

The Statue of Liberty turns 126 years old today and visitors will get a much closer look as the interior and crown re-open after a one year, $30 million restoration. 

Former Democratic New York State Senator Pedro Espada, Jr. pleaded guilty to tax fraud in Brooklyn federal court on Friday. 

Many critics say they are unimpressed by the Great White Way's fall lineup. We asked two to weigh in on hits and misses for the new crop of Broadway shows that include Annie, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf? and Glengarry Glen Ross.

Some 30 original musical productions are getting their shot at first playing for an audience in the Theatre District this month.

More than 3,000 athletes are poised to take an unusual tour of New York City on Sunday when they  dive into the Hudson, bike along the West Side Highway and run through Central Park for a combined 32 miles.

Since 1970, the annual march down the lavender line painted along Fifth Avenue has focused on different issues.  Originally considered a civil rights demonstration, the march then brought attention to AIDS and bullying and hate.  This year, the first anniversary of the passage if same sex marriage legislation in New York, the organizer came up with the theme “Share the Love.” 

The Tony Awards, to be held on Sunday and to be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will include showdowns between Nina Arianda in "Venus In Fur" and Tracie Bennett in "End of the Rainbow"; and Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Corden in the Best Actor category. "Once" will also be going up against "Newsies" for the Tony for best musical.

The Broadway show "Peter and the Starcatcher" is now up for nine Tony Awards — the most of any production in 2012. What is unusual is that one of it its nominations — Best Direction — is for its two directors: Richard Rees and Alex Timbers.

New York is among the top-10 city destinations for travelers this summer, according to a recent survey.