Project aims to prevent future flooding in Mamaroneck following Ida damage

Sen. Chuck Schumer officially got federal approval for the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Flood Risk Management Project.

News 12 Staff

Sep 28, 2021, 12:13 AM

Updated 963 days ago

Share:

Mamaroneck is still reeling from the wrath of Ida, but there could be a project to prevent this type of damage from happening again.
Sen. Chuck Schumer officially got federal approval for the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Flood Risk Management Project.
The $100 million project would deepen and widen the rivers to slow flooding and would remove bridges that constrict flow.
The Village of Mamaroneck reported nearly $100 million in damage from Ida. The hope is that the investment will prevent millions more in future destruction and prevent other lives lost.
"As we know, global warming is getting worse. The storms are coming with greater rapidity and greater intensity. And here in the Village of Mamaroneck, especially in some of the neighborhoods that abut the rivers, are at the epicenter, the bullseye, the cutting edge of climate change," said Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy.


More from News 12
0:17
 FDNY: 3 climbers on George Washington Bridge; traffic snarled

FDNY: 3 climbers on George Washington Bridge; traffic snarled

2:20
Mild and dry Sunday on Long Island

Mild and dry Sunday on Long Island

1:59
Greenlawn teen arrested, accused of making ‘threat of mass harm’ at Oldfield Middle School

Greenlawn teen arrested, accused of making ‘threat of mass harm’ at Oldfield Middle School

0:32
Police: 3 people arrested during State Liquor Authority compliance check at Huntington Station deli

Police: 3 people arrested during State Liquor Authority compliance check at Huntington Station deli

2:28
How did a Nassau County doctor overprescribe highly addictive pain pills, despite strict laws in place?

How did a Nassau County doctor overprescribe highly addictive pain pills, despite strict laws in place?

1:46
Hit-and-run on South Oyster Bay Rd. in Plainview leaves woman with concussion, 6 staples in head

Hit-and-run on South Oyster Bay Rd. in Plainview leaves woman with concussion, 6 staples in head

1:43
CDC urges people to get vaccinated amid resurgence of mpox

CDC urges people to get vaccinated amid resurgence of mpox

0:26
Principal: Student approached by van full of men in ski masks in Selden

Principal: Student approached by van full of men in ski masks in Selden

1:39
Montauk Music Festival rocks the East End

Montauk Music Festival rocks the East End

2:06
Homeowners asked to check home security video after string of Nassau County break-ins

Homeowners asked to check home security video after string of Nassau County break-ins

0:24
Police: Hempstead man exposed, touched himself inappropriately at Roosevelt Field Mall

Police: Hempstead man exposed, touched himself inappropriately at Roosevelt Field Mall

0:51
Plainview-Old Bethpage hosts basketball team from Israel impacted by Oct. 7 attacks

Plainview-Old Bethpage hosts basketball team from Israel impacted by Oct. 7 attacks

1:24
Nassau County high school seniors take part in aerial simulation exercise

Nassau County high school seniors take part in aerial simulation exercise

1:53
Toys for Tots make contribution to Promise of Hope Foundation to honor fallen Detective Jonathan Diller

Toys for Tots make contribution to Promise of Hope Foundation to honor fallen Detective Jonathan Diller

2:29
Museum of American Armor hosting 10th anniversary of World War II Encampment weekend

Museum of American Armor hosting 10th anniversary of World War II Encampment weekend

0:40
Town of Hempstead launches rain barrel pilot program in five town parks

Town of Hempstead launches rain barrel pilot program in five town parks

1:55
12-year-old prodigy set to become Malverne High School’s youngest graduate

12-year-old prodigy set to become Malverne High School’s youngest graduate

0:24
Police: 2 men arrested for stealing copper wire, burglarizing Jericho business

Police: 2 men arrested for stealing copper wire, burglarizing Jericho business

1:08
East End: Kick off party to the summer showcasing the beauty of the region

East End: Kick off party to the summer showcasing the beauty of the region

1:07
The East End: Calissa in Water Mill

The East End: Calissa in Water Mill