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Bensonhurst

Officials Announce Completion Of $28 Million Resiliency Project To Prevent Beach Erosion

Senator Chuck Schumer speaking during the announcement of the completion of the Sea Gate Reach project. (Photo provided by Senator Chuck Schumer’s office)The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday the completion of a $28 million resiliency project to restore Coney Island’s beaches, prevent erosion and

"Climate Change"

Preparing For 2100: Two Studies Look At Immediate Impact Of Climate Change On New York City

Source: Jacinta Quesada via WikimediaTwo new studies paint a somewhat grim portrait of New York City in 100 years from now, with one projecting various extreme weather events by 2100 and another breaking down the best ways to adapt to those events. A new study [http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/enhanced/

Beaches

Returning Sand Makes Cymbrowitz Happy As A Clam

Delicious sand. (Photo By PayPaul)Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz was pleased as punch to learn about the U.S. Army Corps plan to restore 600,000 cubic yards of sand to the shores of Brighton Beach. In a press release, Cymbrowitz hailed the federal plan that not only expands the coastline

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Army Corps Of Engineers Set To Work On Plumb Beach

Photo by Erica ShermanHaving completed the first phase of their restoration of Plumb Beach [/plumb-beach-repairs-begin-today-army-corps-to-dump-127000-cubic-yards-of-sand-on-eroded-beachfront/] , the Army Corps of Engineers has put out a request for proposals regarding the second phase of their operation, according to a press release [https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=