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A new state-wide report on the impacts of climate change shows New York City will be impacted on all fronts: The Big Apple is getting 6 to 10 degrees warmer,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2022

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…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Economy Housing and Homelessness Transportation

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…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Sep 2022

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Demanding Accountability in Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis

“There’s no excuse not to transition to a system that is better, increasingly resilient, and more affordable than it was before. All members of Congress should call on FEMA to…

ByDr. Adi Martínez 0Comments

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Feb 2022

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration News

What Will Happen to the Millions in Unspent Ida Aid for NY Immigrants?

The fund received 528 applications and as of Jan. 26, less than half (216 applications) had been approved. Of the $27 million available for this fund, less than $1 million…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Sep 2021

Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC Needs a New Metric for Warning Residents About Deadly Storms

‘Unlike with heat and cold, there are no clear standards in New York for triggering an emergency notification around rain, and no clear steps in place to ensure the most…

ByKevin Reed 0Comments

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Oct 2020

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Reform Flood Insurance so New Yorkers Know Their Risk

As sea level rise and extreme rainstorms increase, the impact of flooding will only get worse if we don’t help New York communities become more resilient. One way to do…

ByCristian Salazar

ByJohn Baker 0Comments

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Oct 2017

Opinion

CityViews: Others Must Learn the Lessons Superstorm Sandy Taught New York

‘Five years in, New York still has work to do before the region can claim to be truly resilient or able to withstand a major hurricane or weather event. But…

ByJudi Kende

ByLaurie Schoeman 0Comments

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Sep 2017

Uncategorized

How to Help Mexico and Puerto Rico

There are 334,000 Mexicans and 728,000 Puerto Ricans in New York City, and this week both populations have watched and heard stories of destruction in their homelands.

ByCity Limits 0Comments

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Sep 2014

Climate and Environment News

In Wheelchairs, They Marched to Stop Climate Change

The dangers associated with floodwaters and power outages that come with storms like Sandy are magnified when you use a wheelchair or breathe through a ventilator.

BySarah Mortimer 0Comments

New York to See Hotter Temps, More Rain, Flooding & Worse Storms, New Climate Report Says