Hurricane Sandy
Coverage of Hurricane Sandy in the Nexus archive.
- Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs
Unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs despite attacks from Trump. A growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequality since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Ryan McElroen, who once worked repairing the New York City subway underground, recounted his experience of working in the darkness.
- At Jacob Riis ‘People’s Beach,’ Pushback Grows as Iconic Bathhouse Turns Into Ritzy Clubhouse
The Jacob Riis Bathhouse in the Rockaways, a historic public space, faces delays in its transformation into the Rockaway Ocean Club, a private beach club with costly membership fees. Grassroots groups like the Riis Beach Bloc Association have boycotted the project, criticizing the privatization of the once-public 'People’s Beach' and its impact on community access.
- Property Dispute Forces Redesign of $2B Flood Wall for Battery Park City
A property dispute between the Battery Park City Authority and two condo buildings has forced a partial redesign of a $2B flood wall project in Lower Manhattan, delaying construction and extending public space closures. The redesign aims to avoid crossing property lines after negotiations over easements failed, impacting a climate resilience initiative designed to protect against coastal storms and sea level rise.
- NYC mayor's office to invest in city agency that battles coastal flooding
New York City's mayor's office announced an investment in the Bureau of Coastal Resilience to address rising threats from coastal storms like Hurricane Sandy. The agency focuses on planning, operating, and maintaining flood protection projects.
- Chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with Action News
Cecily Tynan, chief meteorologist at 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News, announced her retirement after over 35 years in broadcast journalism. Her last broadcast will be August 31, following a career that included covering major weather events like Hurricane Sandy and the Blizzard of 1996.
- First phase of Battery Coastal Resilience project completed in time for busy Lower Manhattan events season
NYC completed the first phase of the Battery Coastal Resilience project to protect Battery Park from sea-level rise, using low-carbon materials and reducing emissions. The $200 million initiative, part of the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilience strategy, was announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and aims to safeguard public spaces, residents, and businesses ahead of a busy events season.
- 20 years later, Al Gore and his director defend their controversial climate movie 'An Inconvenient Truth'
Al Gore and director Davis Guggenheim reflect on the 20th anniversary of their climate documentary 'An Inconvenient Truth', defending its relevance amid ongoing climate challenges and political opposition. Gore emphasizes the film's enduring impact and the acceleration of climate solutions, while Guggenheim highlights generational shifts in environmental awareness.