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Red Hook

February 08, 2013

Brooklynites Calm as Winter Storm Approaches

Rain and sleet — not snow — pelted Brooklyn Friday morning.

Red Hook

December 14, 2012

Cartographer Calls for Elevation Markers in Flood-Prone Neighborhoods

Jim McMahon mapped the storm surge that swept through the neighborhood during Hurricane Sandy.

Stuy Town

November 19, 2012

Solar Center Flooded During Sandy Uses Sun to Power Hard-Hit Areas

The green energy education center was hit hard by Sandy but kept power thanks to rooftop solar plates.

New York City

October 31, 2012

Con Ed Hires Hundreds of Contractors to Help Restore Power

But repairs could take up to a week in places as debris from the storm still needs to be cleared. 

New York City

October 30, 2012

Deadly Hurricane Sandy Cripples New York City

The massive storm, which killed 18, brought power outages, raging fires and historic floods.

Central Harlem

October 30, 2012

125 Cars Totaled by Hurricane Sandy at Harlem Co-Op Complex

Car owners at Esplanade Gardens in Harlem were in shock when they came to pick up their cars Tuesday.

Downtown

August 28, 2011

Flood and Tree Damage Throughout Manhattan

Uprooted trees, broken branches, minor floods, faulty traffic lights and cordoned off streets were seen across Manhattan.

Downtown

August 25, 2011

Battery Park City Braces for Hurricane Irene

Battery Park City is one of the most flood-prone neighborhoods in the city. Residents and business owners are taking precautions in advance of Hurricane Irene.