In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes in the New York Area May Be Lost to Flooding

The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and suburbs are likely to have lost thousands of homes to floods, a new report found.

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Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking Water

A new environmental report finds that rising salt levels in New York City’s water supply could make some of it undrinkable by the turn of the century.

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Nita Lowey, Tenacious New York Representative, Dies at 87

A Democrat, she represented Westchester County for three decades and became the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

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As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future

The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.

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New York Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close After Bird Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul described it as a “proactive” step to help curb the spread of bird flu.

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Small Plane Crash Near Westchester County Airport Kills One

A second person on the flight was in serious condition. The single-engine plane crashed shortly after the pilot reported engine issues.

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Mount Vernon Police’s Strip Searches Were Unconstitutional, U.S. Says

A report by federal prosecutors found that a Westchester County police department violated the Fourth Amendment “on an enormous scale.”

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