Queens remembers Hurricane Ida a year later
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Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams both celebrated the dedication of Queens residents who they said stepped up, showcasing the resilient spirit of New York.
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Lawmakers urge attention to Queens flooding
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A group of elected officials are urging the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at the borough’s flood risk as they map out the future of green energy throughout New York.
Read MoreBP assembles environmental group to lead Queens’ climate efforts
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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards assembled his own Queens version of the Planeteers Thursday to announce the first-ever advisory board focused solely on equipping the borough for the climate crisis.
Read MoreOpinion: Close the ‘bad faith’ insurance loophole
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“Insurance is a lifeline — or at least it is supposed to be. But submitting a claim is a long and arduous process, with many loopholes designed to keep people from getting the payment to which they are entitled.”
Read MoreGov. announces storm relief fund for undocumented New Yorkers
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“This is a day that demonstrates one thing: that every New Yorker matters.”
Read MoreOpinion: Following Hurricane Ida, city must push to legalize basement apartments
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“While some have argued in the wake of Hurricane Ida that the city should crack down harshly on illegal basements, I believe we must make them safe and livable for the tens of thousands of residents who already reside in these units.”
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