Hurricane Sandy

National Hurricane Center Changes Storm Warnings Following Sandy Criticism

April 4, 2013, 1:05 pm

The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it issues hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings after being criticized over its handling of Superstorm Sandy.

Old South Ferry Subway Station Reopens

April 4, 2013, 12:53 pm

The Old South Ferry subway station reopened on Thursday, extending the 1 line to lower Manhattan for the first time since Hurricane Sandy

In New York City, Steel Wall Being Built to Protect Subway Line from Future Storms

April 1, 2013, 1:38 pm

Two miles of subway track that got hammered by Hurricane Sandy will be protected by a wall of steel, built between the tracks and Jamaica Bay.

Neighbors Bring the Dough for DUMBO Patisserie’s Return

March 27, 2013, 10:59 pm

When Hervé Poussot found the basement of his French patisserie flooded with over 8 feet of water after Superstorm Sandy, he got a bucket and started bailing it out by hand.

Coney Island Renewed (Photos)

March 27, 2013, 3:38 pm

The boardwalk was intact and echoed the large crowds’ frequent footsteps at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, on March 24.

Hurricane Sandy, Katrina Offer Similar Lessons for Builders

March 25, 2013, 5:10 pm

Lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy about how best to limit damage to buildings closely track those of Katrina, a federal engineer said Monday.

Hurricane Sandy Car Wrecks Reconditioned by European Gangs

March 15, 2013, 7:01 am

Cars totaled in hurricanes and other disasters are imported to Europe, reconditioned by criminal organizations with dangerously poor workmanship, and sold for a low price.

South Ferry Subway Service Returning in April

March 8, 2013, 1:56 pm

The South Ferry subway station, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will re-open in the first week of April, state officials announced on Friday.