The Catskill Chronicle

NEW YORK STATE (September 4, 2011) – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo began a new program this weekend called "Labor for Your Neighbor," which encourages citizens to pitch in and help their fellow New Yorkers hit the hardest by Hurricane Irene.

The "Labor for Your Neighbor" program was created to build on the outpouring of support already expressed by New Yorkers and to stimulate even more neighbor-to-neighbor help on this long holiday weekend.

Through this program, individual New Yorkers can join Governor Cuomo and roll up their sleeves to help their neighbors take small steps toward recovery.

Volunteers were shuttled into villages needing assistance and provided with appropriate equipment and supervision.

New Yorkers who want to help by making a financial contribution to recovery efforts can do so by clicking the link above and donating through a centralized effort coordinated by the United Way of New York State.

Click here for more information about the "Labor for Your Neighbor" program.

Please note that you can register for future volunteer efforts by clicking the link above.