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NYC Launches Green Infrastructure to Combat Stormwater Flooding

4/13/2026

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New York City has implemented green infrastructure, including the Bluebelt system, to manage stormwater and reduce sewer overflow during storms like Ida.
In Brooklyn, projects such as Green-Wood Cemetery aim to keep stormwater out of sewers.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (BRIC) faced cancellations and restorations, affecting flood-control funding.
Eric Wiseman, a resident, and Shayla Hamlin express frustration over recurring flooding, prompting relocation discussions.

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Story summary

New York City has implemented green infrastructure, including the Bluebelt system, to manage stormwater and reduce sewer overflow during storms like Ida.
In Brooklyn, projects such as Green-Wood Cemetery aim to keep stormwater out of sewers.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (BRIC) faced cancellations and restorations, affecting flood-control funding.
Eric Wiseman, a resident, and Shayla Hamlin express frustration over recurring flooding, prompting relocation discussions.