Hurricane Sandy
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10 years after Hurricane Sandy, resiliency a priority for NJ Transit
In Hurricane Sandy, NJ Transit took serious damage. Now, officials and advocates say, there's more of a focus on resiliency that anticipates climate change. Oct 28, 2022
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An ode to the Rockaway Boardwalk, ten years after its destruction during Hurricane Sandy
The rebuilt boardwalk has been embraced by the community and the city more broadly, but it remains a bittersweet memory of loss for those many who survived the storm. Oct 27, 2022
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Comptroller Lander on Sandy Recovery After 10 Years, Housing and More
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander talks about his new report examining the recovery from Sandy, housing, and ongoing problems at Rikers Island. Oct 14, 2022
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January 6 Hearing Recap; Mass Incarceration & Bail Reform; Brad Lander on Sandy Recovery; 'El Tiny' Returns
January 6 Hearing Recap; 30 Issues: Mass Incarceration and Bail Reform with Bill Keller; NYC Comptroller Brad Lander By the Numbers; Hispanic Heritage Month & 'El Tiny' Oct 14, 2022
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Planning Your Trip to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
As part of our series highlighting outdoor recreational activities to do in New York, we learn about the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Aug 9, 2022
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New NYC storm surge map shows how climate change threatens affordable housing, upscale waterfront
East Harlem continues to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy, as the Greenpoint-Williamsburg waterfront builds large high-rises in a flood zone where permanent retreat could be necessary. Jul 28, 2022
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Public Comment Time for New Jersey's $16 Billion Dollar Flood Plan
The $16 billion flood mitigation plan for New Jersey's back bays is in the middle of a public comment period that runs through mid October. Sep 26, 2021
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Too Hot, Too Cold, Too Wet, Too Dry: This Year’s Extreme Weather Explained
This year, we've seen flooding on the east coast, wildfires on the west coast, and a late-winter snow storms in Texas that knocked out the power grid. So what's up with the weather? Jul 22, 2021
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Community Well-Being: Keeping Queens Resilient
Denean Ferguson talks about overcoming challenges and tragedies from Super Storm Sandy to COVID-19. Dec 4, 2020
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New York City's Post-COVID Future
Kathy Wylde and Tom Wright head the two organizations most involved in long-term planning for life after coronavirus. May 19, 2020