Staten Islander takes top prize in contest celebrating workers who clean NYC catch basins
Regular cleaning of catch basins, or storm drains, is essential for New York City's sewer system to prevent flooding. Clogged basins disrupt water drainage, causing issues.
Sinkhole floods Sunset Park home, sparks repair dispute
A sinkhole on 41st Street in Sunset Park caused significant basement flooding, leaving a family stranded and incurring costly repairs due to unclear responsibility for the incident.