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Spared By Sandy, Hunts Point Food Market Slow to Address Flood Risk

Superstorm Sandy spared the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, New York City’s most important food source. But a decade later, little has changed when it comes to storm resiliency at the low-lying markets, and a disaster could have a major impact for the city's restaurants, shops and food pantries.
Buyouts on the Ballot: 10 Years After Sandy, New York Considers New Funding for Voluntary Relocation

New potential funding mechanisms—including a measure that New Yorkers will see on the ballot this November—may provide an opportunity for homeowners in areas of high flood risk to sell their at-risk properties to the state or city. The properties are then rebuilt to be more resilient, or removed so the land can be used for coastal protection measures.
Opinion: Why New Yorkers Should Sign Up for Community Solar

"With community solar, you subscribe to a share of a large solar project nearby. By subscribing, you get a portion of the solar energy as a discount on your electric bill without the cost or effort of installing solar panels on your own roof."
Tell Us Your Hurricane Sandy Story

As the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy's landfall in New York approaches, City Limits is asking residents to share their experiences of the storm. Where were you, and how did Sandy impact you and your community?
NYC is Underspending on Climate Resiliency: Comptroller

In the decade since Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New York, the city has lagged in spending federal and capital funds dedicated to recovery and resiliency, a new report found. Some city agencies that received hefty federal grants related to Sandy have spent less than half of those dollars.
Opinion: Buffering NYC’s Waterfront for Resiliency

"Addressing the remaining 60 percent of the waterfront that is hard and non-absorbent cannot be left to chance. The creation of a buffer there will require a comprehensive plan and revision of the zoning code to facilitate its implementation."
Sewer Backups, Increasing from Climate Change, are Costing City’s Homeowners

About 20 houses in South Jamaica are prone to sewer backups every few months, say homeowners, some of whom have dealt with the issue for more than a decade. But because the sewer line is on private property, the residents are left to contend with the problem on their own.
Health Dept, Environmentalists Debate New Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Environmental advocates say New York's proposed new rules don't go far enough to limit the contaminants, which can lead to reproductive issues and developmental delays.

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