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NYC Department of Environmental Protection Addresses Howard Beach Flooding – Article thumbnail
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NYC Department of Environmental Protection Addresses Howard Beach Flooding

NYC DEP outlines plans to combat persistent flooding in Howard Beach's vulnerable areas, including Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, after recent deluges.

Howard Beach Residents Brace for Flooding Amidst High Tide Warnings – Article thumbnail
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Howard Beach Residents Brace for Flooding Amidst High Tide Warnings

Howard Beach residents brace for renewed flooding from high tides and rain. Community takes proactive measures as city issues advisories for low-lying areas.

Old Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach Grapple with Chronic Flood Threat – Article thumbnail
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Old Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach Grapple with Chronic Flood Threat

Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach residents battle chronic flooding from Jamaica Bay basins. Local officials seek funding for infrastructure upgrades.

Global Wildlife Encounters Highlight Urban-Nature Boundaries – Article thumbnail
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Global Wildlife Encounters Highlight Urban-Nature Boundaries

International incidents of wildlife encroaching on urban areas, like a recent bear attack, prompt local discussions on human-animal coexistence.

Howard Beach Community Board 10 Approves $3.5M for Shorefront Park Renovation – Article thumbnail
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Howard Beach Community Board 10 Approves $3.5M for Shorefront Park Renovation

Howard Beach Community Board 10 approves $3.5 million for Shorefront Park renovation, addressing erosion and upgrading facilities by late 2028.

Howard Beach Faces Severe Flooding After Coastal Storm, Residents Urged Caution – Article thumbnail
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Howard Beach Faces Severe Flooding After Coastal Storm, Residents Urged Caution

Howard Beach faces severe flooding on October 24, 2026, as coastal storm and high tide inundate Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach. Residents need immediate action.

Howard Beach Residents Face Persistent Flooding Threat, Infrastructure Under Scrutiny – Article thumbnail
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Howard Beach Residents Face Persistent Flooding Threat, Infrastructure Under Scrutiny

Repeated heavy rains and high tides are causing significant flooding in Howard Beach, disrupting daily life and sparking renewed calls for robust infrastructure upgrades.

Howard Beach Flooding Prompts Urgent Infrastructure Calls – Article thumbnail
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Howard Beach Flooding Prompts Urgent Infrastructure Calls

Persistent flooding vexes Howard Beach residents, necessitating infrastructure upgrades. Learn how climate change impacts local homes and mitigation plans.

Howard Beach Homes Inundated by Rising Tides, Residents Seek Solutions – Article thumbnail
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Howard Beach Homes Inundated by Rising Tides, Residents Seek Solutions

Howard Beach residents in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face relentless flooding from rising tides, causing property damage. Urgent solutions are needed.