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Jan 19

Afternoon Bulletin: Uber Drives Employees to Boycott

Uber drivers go on strike, Manhattan to receive large federal funding allotment for flood prevention, and more
By Parker Richards
A rendering of the East Side Costal Resiliency Project, aimed at protecting the Lower East Side from storm surges, seen here in stormy weather. (Photo: Rendering Courtesy City of New York)
Jan 13

The Next Big Public Space: ‘The Dryline’

When you hear the phrase “East Side Coastal Resiliency Project,” your first thought probably isn’t “That sounds like a cool place to hang out.”
By Jillian Jorgensen
Jun 11

Mayor Bloomberg Proposes $20 Billion in Flood Walls, Sand Dunes to Shield Against Future Storms

Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined a nearly $20 billion master plan Tuesday to shield the city from future Hurricane Sandys, complete
By Jill Colvin

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