A three-alarm fire led to the collapse of a portion of a warehouse compound in Red Hook. Much of the evidence kept there may be destroyed, according to officials. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Hurricane Sandy (2012)”
A History of Doo-Wop Emerges From Sandy Wreckage
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
Kenny Vance’s home in the Rockaways was damaged by the hurricane 10 years ago. But he was able to save some precious footage. Source: New York Times
A Timeline of Hurricane Sandy
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2022
From a single wave off the coast of Africa to a $52 billion sea wall a decade later. Source: New York Times
Five Ways to Prevent the Next Sandy
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2022
When Hurricane Sandy deluged New York City, leaders promised bold action. Ten years later, it’s fair to ask: What, exactly, has been done? Source: New York Times
Hurricane Sandy, in Pictures
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2022
Ten years later, the photos are still here. Source: New York Times
Why Is New York Still Building on the Waterfront?
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2022
There are two simple reasons. One, it makes money. And two, people just love water. Source: New York Times
The Scars of Hurricane Sandy, 10 Years Later
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2022
Debbie Ingenito is still living with the storm’s aftermath. A box of Christmas ornaments helps her remember. Plus, early voting soon begins in New York. Source: New York Times
Hurricane Ian Survivors Have Allies in New Yorkers Who Went Through Sandy
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2022
Rockaways residents are sharing rebuilding tips, donating to nonprofit groups who helped them a decade ago and collecting gift cards. Source: New York Times
A $52 Billion Proposal Aims to Protect New York Harbor From Storm Surges
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2022
The proposal for 12 movable sea barriers across waterways like Jamaica Bay replaces a disputed plan for a single, larger outer-harbor wall. Source: New York Times
Gateway Tunnel Project Under Hudson River Won’t Be Finished Until 2035
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2022
The crucial Gateway transit link from New Jersey to New York will now open three years later than expected and is likely to cost $2 billion more to construct. Source: New York Times
Will the Jamaica Bay Restoration Project Save New York From Rising Seas?
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2022
A major restoration project aims to protect the Jamaica Bay area — and all of New York — by returning salt marshes and sand dunes to their natural states. But will it be too late for the people of Broad…
After Hurricane Sandy, a Park in Lower Manhattan at the Center of a Fight
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
Nine years after Hurricane Sandy, residents of Lower Manhattan are still vulnerable to rising seas. The fight over a plan to protect them reveals why progress on our most critical challenges is so hard. Source: New York Times
Flooding Deaths Push Council to Demand Climate Change Plan for New York
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
Under a bill passed by the City Council, the mayor is required to create a plan to deal with the wide-ranging threats of climate change, from flooding to extreme heat. Source: New York Times
How Can New York City Prepare for the Next Ida? Here’s a To-Do List.
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
The recipe sounds simple: Improve drainage. Use plants, tanks and barriers to slow water. But it takes money and cooperation. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo’s White-Knuckle Ride
By Gotham Rex on April 13, 2021
Amid scandals, accusations and calls for his resignation, the New York governor seems determined to prove that the instincts that have gotten him into trouble can get him out of it too. Source: New York Times