The City Sponge

05/24/2026

Relevant local NYC help, what happened, "Stormtroopers"

04/20/2026

Hear what small businesses in NYC think about flooding and how to navigate a recurring challenge. They are on the frontlines, caught between city sewers and a building they don't usually own. Practical advice and insights.

Highlights of "Affordability and Climate in NYC" Series Topic 3

01/23/2026

There is energy in NYC to make the city more affordable AND address climate needs. But how do you do that at the same time? Let's discuss that in this new series. Proud to be working Waterfront Alliance to host these discussions with local experts. Let's bring in some different perspectives and see if we can find some areas of alignment...or even quick wins.

Topic 1: How do we build climate strong communities?

Featuring Northfield Community Local Development Corporation of Staten Island, Inc. from Staten Island, New Settlement from the Bronx, LIC Coalition from Queens. With THE CITY NY Samantha Maldonado as moderator.

12/04/2025

Lowering the lake on demand…yes that’s a way to help reduce flooding in NYC. Hear more from BK DEP Comish. Story here: https://www.thecitysponge.com/p/city-park-as-sponge

12/04/2025

Lowering The Lake…one flooding solution now being rolled out in Brooklyn

Story here: https://www.thecitysponge.com/p/city-park-as-sponge

NYC Water New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

11/03/2025

NYC post flooding help and resources in ONE place. We pulled together so you don't have to.

Good NYC resources for flood recovery in one place to save you time

10/31/2025

Good things to know on the day after the Oct 30 storm and flooding in NYC

Day-after help and assessment of Oct 30 Flooding

09/24/2025

Learned something new this Climate Week

09/18/2025

Interested in flooding solutions in NYC (and beyond)? Here is a short curated list of "flood focussed" events happening during NYC Climate Week.

Public events on flooding during NYC Climate Week

09/11/2025

You can go to 20 web sites or have 10 meetings, or just come meet all the experts in one room…Saturday.