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NYC politics
fromqns.com
2 weeks ago

Op-ed | The power to illuminate: Why modernizing New York's electric grid is a matter of survival QNS

Senator Sanders emphasizes the urgent need to modernize the electric grid to prevent crises, particularly in vulnerable areas like Southeast Queens.
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Renovation
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Amtrak's East River tunnels are in such bad shape that parts crumble at the slightest touch

Amtrak's East River tunnels require substantial repairs due to age and damage, involving a massive $1.6 billion undertaking.
Renovation
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Amtrak's East River tunnels are in such bad shape that parts crumble at the slightest touch

Amtrak's East River tunnels require substantial repairs due to age and damage, involving a massive $1.6 billion undertaking.
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NYC politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns

Amtrak's East River tunnel repairs could significantly disrupt Long Island Rail Road service over the next few years.
OMG science
fromLive Science
1 month ago

A long-lost Antarctic ice sheet could predict the future of New York City - one in which Lower Manhattan and Coney Island are 'perpetually submerged'

Superstorm Sandy highlights the urgent need to address rising sea levels, with predictions indicating potential routine flooding in the near future.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

How these artificial reefs in New York City may offer protection from future storms

The 'Living Breakwaters' project in Staten Island aims to protect against future storms while reviving the local ecosystem.
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