flooding

Feb
14
ICYMI: Bernie Visits Midwood, Nursery Gets Booted, Severe Flooding

ICYMI: Bernie Visits Midwood, Nursery Gets Booted, Severe Flooding

Shore Boulevard in Manhattan Beach was flooded during high tide. (Photo: Councilman Chaim Deutsch [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?
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Feb
08
Deutsch Prods Agencies To Protect Waterfront After Floodwaters Pour Into Local Streets

Deutsch Prods Agencies To Protect Waterfront After Floodwaters Pour Into Local Streets

A reminder of the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene (Photo by Mickey Whitley) City Councilman Chaim Deutsch is urging federal
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Oct
02

Hurricane Joaquin Or Not, It’s Good To Be Prepared

Hurricane Joaquin Map from NOAA, as of Friday, October 2 at 11am. Map via NOAA [https://www.facebook.com/NWS/
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Aug
18
After Years Of Sewage & Rain Water Pouring Into E. 10th Homes, Neighbors Plead With City To Resolve The Problem

After Years Of Sewage & Rain Water Pouring Into E. 10th Homes, Neighbors Plead With City To Resolve The Problem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFmpmLqTGik&feature=youtu.be For years, neighbors on E. 10th Street, between Caton
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Jun
11
A Farewell To A Longtime Member, Extra Police At The Parade Ground & More Notes From The CB 14 Meeting

A Farewell To A Longtime Member, Extra Police At The Parade Ground & More Notes From The CB 14 Meeting

Robert Newman addresses Community Board 14, which he is leaving after serving for 20 years.Community Board 14 [/blog/politics/
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Feb
18
CUNY Research Team Unveils Storm Resiliency Ideas For Jamaica Bay

CUNY Research Team Unveils Storm Resiliency Ideas For Jamaica Bay

Image courtesy of CUNY / Structures of Coastal Resilience [http://www.structuresofcoastalresilience.org].After a year of research [http://www.structuresofcoastalresilience.
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Jan
06
Next Week: Join New York Rising For Open House On Post-Sandy Reconstruction & Resiliency

Next Week: Join New York Rising For Open House On Post-Sandy Reconstruction & Resiliency

Source: NY RisingCommunity members and business owners are invited to join New York Rising next week to learn about their
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Nov
10

New Resilient Tower Planned To Protect Coney Island Hospital’s Critical Services

Rendering of proposed building, as seen from Avenue Z and East 6th Street. Designs have not yet been finalized.Coney
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Aug
11
Reminder: CB 7 To Address Flooding In Windsor Terrace, School Construction In Kensington At Tonight’s Meeting

Reminder: CB 7 To Address Flooding In Windsor Terrace, School Construction In Kensington At Tonight’s Meeting

Tonight, there will be an important Community Board 7 committee meeting [/news/celebrity-chef-vincent-tropepe-to-address-cb-7-meeting-next-week-board-to-also-tackle-flooding-problems] addressing flooding and school construction – and neighbors
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Jun
09

The Day: A Hit and Run Driver Injures Six, a Girl Power Art Event and Tish James Faces Fines Over Rental Property

Locals enjoyed sunny skies this past weekend. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/])Good morning, Fort
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