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Thousands of Formerly Flooded Homes Sold Last Year in New York: Report

In 2021 alone, New Yorkers purchased 7,645 homes with prior flood damages that totaled more than $23.5 million. The state's current flood disclosure law contains a loophole that "stacks the deck against buyers," a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council found.
Some Rikers Detainees Had No Air Conditioning During Heat Wave, Lawmakers Say

In the week before the recent heatwave, Department of Correction officials testified at a hearing that nearly 200 individuals incarcerated at the jail with conditions that are exacerbated by heat were still without air conditioning.
Council Approves ‘Utility Advocate’ Office as Rates Spike and Bills Mount in NYC

The Council on July 14 green-lit the creation of an Office of the Utility Advocate tasked with providing a link between consumers and the companies that deliver gas, electricity, steam and water, as well as phone and cable service.
Green Design Could Prevent Ida-Style Flooding in 40K Queens Basements: Report

Just three acres in Central Queens are designed to handle stormwater runoff, but to more effectively prevent flooding, the area would need about 120 acres of green infrastructure, the report found.
NYC Council Approves ‘Resilient Edgemere’ Rezoning Plan

The land use plan, part of a broader initiative known as Resilient Edgemere, encompasses the area bound by Beach 35th Street and Beach 50th Street and will change zoning rules to increase density in some areas, limit development in others and raise the shoreline along Jamaica Bay.
City Releases ‘Band-Aid’ Plan for Coping With Heavy Rainfall

The 'Rainfall Ready NYC' plan unveiled last week offers short-term fixes to fortify the city against intense rain, as the administration continues to work on a more comprehensive long-term plan, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala told City Limits.
Opinion: How E-bikes Can Help NYC Reach its Climate Goals

"To get the most out of its vital investments in protected bike lanes, the city should pull every lever at its disposal to increase access to personal and shared e-bikes."
‘We Need More Trees’: City Council Probes Planting Progress

The mayor’s office has approved the highest funding for tree planting in half a decade, officials say, allowing the Parks Department to plant 20,000 trees a year for the next four years. But some councilmembers say that pace isn't fast enough to keep up with extreme weather events that damage the city's tree canopy.

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