NYC Mayor Mamdani's administration to pay $95 million for flood protection efforts in Brooklyn

"The project will help reduce the overflow in Homecrest from so-called cloudbursts. These storms can drop up to 2 inches of rain in an hour."

"Schoolyards and public spaces will be redesigned to safely hold water during intense storms. This network of cloudbursts projects and stormwater management will manage about 30 million gallons of stormwater each year."

"The DEP says the result will mean fewer flooded intersections and cleaner water flowing into Coney Island."

The administration plans to spend $95 million to protect a South Brooklyn neighborhood from flooding caused by intense storms. The project aims to reduce overflow in Homecrest from cloudbursts, which can deliver up to 2 inches of rain in an hour. Redesigning schoolyards and public spaces will allow for safe water retention during storms. This initiative will manage approximately 30 million gallons of stormwater annually, resulting in fewer flooded intersections and improved water quality flowing into Coney Island.

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