Why the City's Flood Maps Got It Wrong

By Ali Winston

The city's evacuation zone maps used 2003 data. Some federal maps may have predicted a wider area of flooding. But scientists also made Sandy storm-surge predictions that were dwarfed when the tropical system rolled in.

After Flood, Brighton's Latinos Struggle in Shadows

By Batya Ungar-Sargon

A growing if largely invisible community hard-hit by Sandy faces a unique challenge: Undocumented immigrants must get help to fix illegal apartments.

Grassroots Groups Have Taken Over Sandy Relief

By Neil deMause

From Gerritsen to Coney, trusted local organizations and ad-hoc operations have stepped into a void left by overstretched city departments and low-profile federal agencies.

Bruised Yet Bustling, Brighton Goes On

By Helen Zelon

In Brighton Beach, the normal patterns of life have returned amid piles of sand and the smell of rot.

In Storm-Battered Coney, a Trickle of Relief Faces a Deluge of Damage

By Neil deMause

A quick look at Coney Island suggests the neighborhood weathered Sandy well—the Wonder Wheel is still standing, after all. But a look inside businesses or into the eyes of residents tells a different story.

Outside Media Glare, Brooklyn Coast Hit Hard

By Jarrett Murphy

News reports have focused on Hurricane Sandy's devastation in New Jersey and Breezy Point. But from Coney Island to Brighton Beach to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklynites are struggling with the storm's impact.

As Hospitals Face Pressure, Six in Brooklyn Could Close

By Ruth Ford

With 15 hospital closings in the past decade, and six more in Brooklyn on shaky ground, New York's healthcare system is caught between balancing the budget and providing the medicine people need.

As Biking Booms, Questions of Race, Class & Access

By Chris Giblin

Some say there are too few bike lanes in low-income areas. But bike paths that do exist in those neighborhoods can stir resentment. How divided are Brooklynites when they get on two wheels?