The Bronx Ink

New Yorkers affected by tropical storms Lee and Irene are getting much needed help from the federal government, NY1 reports.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $68 million for the state.

FEMA says 334 applications have been filed in the Bronx alone.

Bronx residents affected by Hurricane Irene now have until Oct. 28 to apply for government aid, NY1 reports.

A center will be open at the Bronx Borough Hall, 851 Grand Concourse, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 7.

For more information, call 1-800-621-3362 or visit www.fema.gov.