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Embattled by Floods, Gowanus, Park Slope Residents Share DIY Solutions
With a few weeks left before the end of the hurricane season, Brooklyn residents are taking flood mitigation into their own hands.
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National Flood Insurance Program Likely To Be Headache for Next President
Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.
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A Critical Federal Agency That Helps Prepare for Flooding Could Be at Risk
Most New Yorkers may not know what NOAA is, but it plays a crucial role in protecting residents from severe storms.
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Climate Crisis Requires Better Collaboration, Groups Tell NYC
Local groups helping New Yorkers face emergencies need city support.
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Flood-Prone Sunnyside Wants More City Support
Tropical Storm Ophelia triggered the latest in a line of floods.
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Glendale Residents Awash in Chronic Flooding
The longstanding problem is only getting worse with climate change.
Puddles to Ponds in Chinatown
Mini-pools that form in Chinatown after rainfall can last for days – collecting trash, chemicals and emanating a stench.