Grist iconGristAug 31, 2026

Manhattan’s flood walls are almost done. What will Mamdani do next?

The new mayor wants to invest in coastal resilience, but he will have to decide which areas of the city to protect.

Manhattan’s flood walls are almost done. What will Mamdani do next?

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