Program creates package of fixes to get people back into their homes . More than 17,000 households remain without power across New York . That does n't include more than 30,000 who `` are unable to safely receive power '' Rental vacancies across New York City are less than 5 % . The city has been hit by a series of storms in the last few days, including Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
Program creates package of fixes to get people back into their homes . More than 17,000 households remain without power across New York . That does n't include more than 30,000 who `` are unable to safely receive power '' Rental vacancies across New York City are less than 5 % . Hotels are already packed .