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More than a decade after superstorm, Brooklyn Navy Yard receives $28M in FEMA funding for Sandy-related repairs

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Jan. 14, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Almost 15 years after Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City, the Brooklyn Navy Yard hasn’t totally recovered. But millions of federal dollars, secured this year by local congress members, are expected to restore the Navy Yard to its “pre-disaster” self.  U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside…

As Gowanus rezoning takes shape, locals move to form BID to protect biz, longtime residents

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Three years after the Gowanus rezoning was formally approved, its impacts are sweeping through the neighborhood. Construction is underway at dozens of sites across the neighborhood and some all-new buildings have already topped out and filled with tenants.  But the rezoning included more than just new residential buildings.…