Nov 20, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) — Verizon Wireless announced that its network in the Northeast is once again operating at pre-Hurricane Sandy levels and all locations of its corporate retail stores in the storm-affected area are open for business with the exception of the Wall Street location in Manhattan that sustained damage during the storm.

The company said it is now shifting its focus to continuing to support local residents still recovering from the storm, as well as the agencies conducting relief efforts in the area.

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Verizon employees, Wireless customers and the Verizon foundation have pledged nearly 5.9 Million to support of Hurricane Sandy

Supporting relief agencies Verizon employees, Verizon Wireless customers and the Verizon Foundation have pledged nearly $5.9 million to date to support Hurricane Sandy relief and rebuilding efforts.

Customers can still make a $10 donation by texting REDCROSS to 90999, and those who would like to give more can donate up to $50 via text. In addition, more than 6,700 Verizon employees have donated to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army through the Verizon Foundation’s matching gifts program; the foundation has matched those donations two-for-one.