Definition of veto for English Language Learners. : a decision by a person in authority to not allow or approve something (such as a new law)
At least 53 people died in New York as a result of the storm. Thousands of homes and an estimated 250,000 vehicles were destroyed during the storm. Economic losses across New York were estimated to be at least $18 billion.
Sandy facts. 1  October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy strikes with a storm surge weather experts had never seen before. 2  37,000 primary residences destroyed or damaged. 3  8.7 million cubic yards of debris left behind.  2.7 million New Jerseyans without power.