Tracking Nemo: A City Storify
A flurry of images and news of the storm hit social media as fast as the flakes fell outside. Here's a borough-by-borough look.
Topic: Environment
via The New York Times
Natural Approach to Storm Prep
In the wake of Sandy, some architects and planners are drawing inspiration from the intricate ways plants and animals have adapted to the changing environment.
via The New York Times
Public Housing Greening Stalls
The city Housing Authority hasn't followed through on promises to help its complexes "go green," some residents say.
via Mott Haven Herald
Toxic Flood Fears in the Bronx
Sandy largely spared the borough. But environmentalists believe future storms could flood some neighborhoods with contaminated waters.
Anchored by Hope to Breezy Point
Barbara Joyce, a longtime resident of the beachfront community, is determined to rebuild and stay in the Queens neighborhood she still calls home.
Occupy Sandy Goes to Church
The Occupy Wall Street movement has branched out into Occupy Sandy, which is run out of a Brooklyn church.
via The Hunts Point Express
A ‘Love Motel’ For Bronx Bugs
A new glow-in-the-dark sculpture in Hunts Point attracts insects and encourages plant growth.
Coney Island Bands Together
Sandy's storm clouds have yielded a silver lining in the hard-hit neighborhood: a closer community that includes dedicated volunteers.