The New York City Council passed a package of bills on Thursday, Dec. 5, aimed at addressing increasing flooding issues across the city.
The legislation, Intro 0814 and Intro 0815, was introduced and authored by Council Member James F. Gennaro, who represents District 24, covering neighborhoods such as Briarwood, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Jamaica Estates, and Kew Gardens Hills. Gennaro also chairs the Council’s Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency, and Waterfronts.
