Superstorm Sandy
Coverage of Superstorm Sandy in the Nexus archive.
- East River Tunnel tube reopens after major repairs following Superstorm Sandy
An East River Tunnel tube connecting Penn Station and Long Island is reopening after major repairs. The tunnel was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy more than 10 years ago, and is currently being rebuilt from the inside out.
- Amtrak reopens East River Tunnel line damaged by Superstorm Sandy
Amtrak has reopened the East River Tunnel line. This tunnel carries more than 450 daily trains for Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit. It underwent a year-long overhaul after sustaining damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
- New York Homes Most Exposed to Hurricane Risk, Beating Miami
New York homes are most exposed to hurricane risk, surpassing Miami. This is evident from the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The storm caused significant flooding in the Queens borough of New York.
- New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
A new study reveals 17.5 million Americans along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at 'very high' flood risk, with New York and New Orleans highlighted as vulnerable. Researchers used AI tools to analyze geographic hazards, population exposure, and infrastructure risks, emphasizing extreme flooding impacts and social vulnerabilities like the elderly and poor.