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City developers in the public and private sectors have been investing in infrastructure that can lessen the impact of extreme weather.
From shorelines to Atlantic City evacuation, see snapshots from around the Garden State.
State Police Superintendant Rick Fuentes said the Raritan River basin was a bigger worry than the Passaic River basin. VIDEO
New York greets Hurricane Sandy with fewer shelters and state troopers — and a shorter timeline for evacuation
Gov. Chris Christie has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey and ordered the evacuation of some areas. Atlantic City will begin evacuations at noon Sunday.
Some New York state residents say hydraulic fracturing will bring jobs and other opportunities to the region.VIDEO
Every fall, monarch butterflies descend on a beach town during their journey to Mexico. VIDEO
Construction of new gas pipelines along Flatbush Avenue, the Gateway National Recreation Area and Rockaways involve different government overseers, National Grid and the Oklahoma-based Williams Companies.
A Bloomberg administration plan pits concerns about city spending and carbon emissions against fears of environmental injustice.
In 1987, cyclists overturned a ban on bikes in Midtown Manhattan, and their action led to increased cycling advocacy. On September 28 they’re celebrating the anniversary in the streets.
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