Most flood coverage is offered through a federal program, though some insurers offer extra insurance for sump pump failure. Source: New York Times
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In Flooded Manville, N.J., Residents Say They Feel Forgotten
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
It’s hard to find a single street in the working-class town of Manville that was not severely affected by flooding connected to Hurricane Ida. Source: New York Times
Calling ‘Code Red’ on Climate, Biden Pushes for Infrastructure Plan
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
“The nation and the world are in peril,” the president said during a stop in a hard-hit borough of New York City. “And that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact.” Source: New York Times
Biden's Speech on Climate Change and Ida: Full Transcript
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
“The nation and the world are in peril,” President Biden said after touring storm damage in New York and Jersey. “And that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact.” Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey Residents to Receive Federal Aid After Storm
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has estimated the state suffered at least $50 million in damages. Source: New York Times
Biden to Visit Northeast Flood Zones as Demand Grows for Climate Action
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2021
The president will visit hard-hit areas in New York and New Jersey, as residents call for more serious action on climate change. Source: New York Times
New Jersey’s Stunning Storm Toll Includes Many Who Drowned in Cars
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England. Source: New York Times
Trapped in Basements and Cars, They Lost Their Lives in Savage Storm
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The storm’s victims included at least 15 people in New York State and 23 in New Jersey. Some died as waters inundated their basement homes. Source: New York Times
Ida Floods New York Area
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
At least 15 deaths were reported, mostly involving people trapped in their homes by flooding. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Ends Covid Unemployment Benefits
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy has decided to let the Covid-related benefits expire on Saturday, rather than use federal relief funds to extend them as the White House has suggested. Source: New York Times
Commuter Trains Have Kept Rolling. Will All Those Riders Ever Return?
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2021
Transit agencies in the New York City region are having to reinvent their railroads to adapt to the shift away from going to the office every day. Source: New York Times
For States Dealing With the Spotted Lanternfly, the Policy Is No Mercy
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, is a voracious plant-eater and public nuisance that could cost state economies hundreds of millions of dollars. Source: New York Times
'Hallelujah Moment': How Newark Overcame Its Lead Crisis
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Lead pipes had tainted Newark’s drinking water. Now it is close to replacing nearly all those lines. Source: New York Times
As Overdoses Soar, This State’s Largest Needle Exchange Is Being Evicted
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Syringe-access sites have been proven to reduce opioid overdoses and curb disease. New Jersey is about to shut down its biggest one. Source: New York Times
One State’s Approach to Maternal Deaths: Free Nurse Visits After Birth
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2021
New Jersey has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country. The governor signed a bill enabling new parents to receive free at-home wellness checks from registered nurses. Source: New York Times