"Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $108 million plan to replace over 6,700 catch basins citywide over the next decade to improve street drainage and reduce flooding."
"DEP Commissioner Lisa Garcia stated that New York City's most intense rainstorms have occurred in the past four years, necessitating a more efficient stormwater infrastructure."
"Research indicates that climate change is increasing the risk of extreme short-duration rainfall in NYC, putting additional strain on stormwater systems designed for less intense downpours."
"Catch basins, also known as storm drains, are crucial for channeling rainwater from streets into the sewer system, and blocked grates can lead to flooding."
New York City plans to invest $108 million to replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade. This initiative aims to enhance street drainage and mitigate flooding due to increasingly intense rainstorms. The project will commence in Queens in July and subsequently extend to Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx. The investment follows a previous $20 million expenditure on new catch basin-cleaning trucks. The city's stormwater infrastructure faces heightened pressure from recent extreme rainfall linked to climate change.
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