Hurricane Sandy
Bikers Band Together in Post-Sandy NYC
Erin Brodwin |
With power out and much of the transit system shuttered, groups of cyclists teamed up to ensure a safe rider for New Yorkers trying to find a way to get to work.
Health and Environment
Where to Get and Where to Give
Jarrett Murphy |
Need food, water, dry ice? Want to donate money or time? Here’s some info on what’s available in and for Brooklyn.
News
Outside Media Glare, Brooklyn Coast Hit Hard
Jarrett Murphy |
News reports have focused on Hurricane Sandy’s devastation in New Jersey and Breezy Point. But from Coney Island to Brighton Beach to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklynites are struggling with the storm’s impact.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Why NYC Is So Vulnerable to Hurricanes
Jarrett Murphy |
When you think cities and hurricanes, Miami gets the college football team and New Orleans the mixed drink, but New York City is considered unusually vulnerable.
Bronx
Bronx Bruised By Sandy's Power
Jarrett Murphy |
Spared the massive destruction seen in outer Queens and the widespread disruption reported in Manhattan, the Bronx still suffered damage from the hurricane, with some neighborhoods experiencing flooding, even fire.
