resiliency

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.

A new report details federal spending on hurricane recovery 10 years after Hurricane Sandy hit the New York City metro area.

Ultimately, the program is designed to reduce property damage by alleviating the burden on the city’s aging sewer system.

The 14-year construction project would dramatically reshape New York City’s waterfront and be one of the largest infrastructure projects in the area's history.

The newly created dual role could streamline two government offices that have gained increased significance in recent years.

De Blasio achieved success toward making New York City carbon neutral by 2050, but his administration struggled to break ground on its storm surge and sea level rise infrastructure projects.

From a 250-foot-long barge moored in Raritan Bay, workers are placing more than 1,100 stone-filled mattresses into the water. They will double as an important habitat for marine species.

Residents are still fighting against a flood protection project that requires a rebuild of East River Park.

The federally-funded, $336 million project, runs from Far Rockaway to Riis Beach, and is supposed to be completed in 2024.

The lawsuit argues state legislature approval to "alienate" the park is required.