sewers
Coverage of sewers in the Nexus archive.
- After a Weekend of Heavy Rains, Chicago’s Deep Tunnel Is Almost Full
Chicago's Deep Tunnel system, designed to contain floodwater and protect rivers and Lake Michigan, is nearly full after heavy weekend rains. This has raised concerns about potential flooding in suburbs and sewer overflows into Chicago's waterways.
- Chinatown, Sewers And Public Safety: State House District 28 Candidate Q&As
Five Democrats are competing in the primary election for State House District 28, which includes urban and industrial Honolulu neighborhoods. The candidates addressed issues related to Chinatown, sewers, and public safety in their Q&As.
- WATCH: Mystery men seen entering and emerging from manholes in Brooklyn, Queens
New York City police are investigating men seen in videos opening manholes and entering sewers in Brooklyn and Queens. The individuals' identities remain unknown.
- NYC officials warn of ‘extremely dangerous’ sewers after mystery men emerge from manholes
NYC officials have issued warnings about 'extremely dangerous' sewers following an incident where mystery men were seen prying open a manhole cover in Astoria, Queens. A video captured the event on May 5, 2026, just before 2 a.m.
- Police investigate videos of men mysteriously emerging from New York City sewers
Police in New York City are investigating videos showing men mysteriously emerging from sewers. The videos have raised concerns and prompted an official inquiry.
- Armed robbers hold 25 people hostage at Naples bank before fleeing through hole in floor
Armed robbers held 25 people hostage at a Crédit Agricole bank in Naples for two hours before escaping through a tunnel into the sewers. The incident occurred in a branch of the bank in southern Italy.