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NEW YORK — For residents of Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, the persistent threat of tidal flooding has become an unwelcome seasonal reality. Hig
NEW YORK — Commissioner Emily Chen of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced late Friday that the agency is accelera
NEW YORK — Water from the basins that encircle the neighborhoods of Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach surged into streets and homes this week, marki
NEW YORK — Data released by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) indicates a troubling 20% increase in significant flooding
NEW YORK — Howard Beach homeowners are once again grappling with the devastating aftermath of flash flooding, as heavy rains combined with exceptional
NEW YORK — Over 30 households in the lowlying sections of Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach have reported significant property damage and temporary
NEW YORK — An intense deluge in midApril 2026 caused an estimated $3.5 million in damages across the neighborhoods of Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Be
NEW YORK — City officials today outlined a comprehensive plan to bolster flood defenses in Old Howard Beach, a neighborhood historically vulnerable to
NEW YORK — Howard Beach is once again contending with significant flooding across multiple streets and residential areas, a persistent challenge ampli
