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Coastal barriers finally begin to rise around NYC — but can they stop the next Hurricane Sandy?
For the communities that will be shielded by these new coastal defenses, they offer an extension on life. Yet for some residents, these walls and levees are not a welcome addition.
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Nathan Kensinger
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The legacy of 'Sandy cough' and why mold is still a major problem after storms
As New York City faces more frequent intense storms, are we better prepared to fight off mold? Experts say yes, sort of, pointing to recent changes to the law and better awareness among homeowners.
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Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky
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How the Sandy-era buyout program turned bustling Staten Island communities into vacant overgrown lots
After Sandy, more than 500 Staten Islanders took state buyouts rather than stay and rebuild. Their stories carry lessons for city homeowners still threatened by rising sea levels.
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Rosemary Misdary
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NYC storm resiliency ‘far from complete,’ quarter of post-Sandy federal funds unspent: Comptroller
A new report details federal spending on hurricane recovery 10 years after Hurricane Sandy hit the New York City metro area.
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Rosemary Misdary
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A decade after Sandy, volunteer historians restore Breezy Point's lost memories
The Breezy Point Historical Society was created from the storm’s wreckage to preserve photos, newspapers, and even a long-lost film of Jackie Robinson.
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Rosemary Misdary
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"Unprecedented and Dangerous": Trump Administration Halts NYC's Most Important Climate Resiliency Study
"Where this leaves us is literally no path forward at the federal level."
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Jake Offenhartz
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Distinctive Orange Dragon Lizard Abducted From UWS Pet Store
"He created suspicion," Petqua's manager said of the suspected thief. "He'd tried to sell me some baby dragons about a year ago. I said no."
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Claire Lampen
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NYC Agrees To Reimburse Government For Fraudulent Post-Sandy FEMA Claims
Department of Transportation officials admitted to including "junk" vehicles in their claim for FEMA aid after Hurricane Sandy.
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Claire Lampen
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Staten Island's $615 Million Sea Wall Project Secures Critical Funding
The city and state have secured federal funding to begin work on a $615 million sea wall in Staten Island.
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Elizabeth Kim
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Chris Christie Urges Federal Aid For Hurricane Harvey, Calls Texas Republicans 'Hypocrites'
"The congressional members in Texas are hypocrites, and I said back in 2012, they'd be proven to be hypocrites. It was just a matter of time."
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Jen Chung
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