Making Sen$e May 11 Why housing values in New York’s flood zones have stayed down after Hurricane Sandy By Francesc Ortega, Suleyman Taspinar
Science Nov 01 New York City’s search for resilience continues five years after Sandy People in the Rockaways said they want better infrastructure than before Hurricane Sandy, but New York City officials have been slow to provide it. By Andrew Bossone
Episode Oct 29 Watch 24:54 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode Oct. 29, 2017 On this edition for Sunday, Oct. 29, Puerto Rico calls to cancel a $300 million utility contract to restore its power after a federal investigation was launched to see if Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has ties to it. Then, residents… By PBS NewsHour
Nation Oct 29 Watch 10:10 Five years after Sandy, locals torn on flood protection Five years ago, Hurricane Sandy decimated the East Coast, killing at least 60 people and causing an estimated $70 billion in property damage. It’s forced residents in Sea Bright, New Jersey to decide whether to support pricey taxpayer projects to… By PBS NewsHour, Stephanie Sy
Nation Oct 28 Five years after Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers call for action on climate change Five years after Hurricane Sandy struck the shores of New York and New Jersey, advocacy groups and residents question whether the region is moving fast enough to prepare for the next major storm. By Michael D. Regan
Aug 30 Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party. Continue reading
May 12 When Atlantic City floods, low-income neighborhoods are left underwater By John Upton, Climate Central New Jersey's working class have been left behind, as federal funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery and flooding problems have gone to wealthier neighbors. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 4:00 Three years later, buyouts help Sandy-battered residents retreat to new homes By PBS NewsHour This week marks three years since Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeastern U.S., causing $50 billion in property damage and more than 100 deaths. In Staten Island, New York, 24 people died from the storm, and more than 2,100 homes were… Continue watching
Sep 11 Why I jumped the caution tape to photograph an abandoned roller coaster By Matthew Clark This shot is all that's left of the iconic Jet Star roller coaster. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 9:19 Two cities, two very different responses to rising sea levels By PBS NewsHour While New York City is taking aggressive action to prevent future catastrophes like Hurricane Sandy, other vulnerable cities, such as Charleston, South Carolina, are not tackling the threat of rising sea level and climate change with the same urgency. Special… Continue watching