A Decade After Sandy, New York City Resiliency Projects, Spending Lag: Comptroller
Ten years after Superstorm Sandy pounded New York City's coastal areas, taking 43 lives and causing $19 billion in damages, many resiliency projects
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Ten years after Superstorm Sandy pounded New York City's coastal areas, taking 43 lives and causing $19 billion in damages, many resiliency projects
All 15 bids from six entities received through the solicitation exceeded the maximum bid price set by NYSERDA and the Department of Public Service.
“The conclusion is quite straightforwardly that we are just moving too slow,” said Comptroller Brad Lander
Beyond the typical joy and nerves among families and educators, there was a more somber reality: a majority of the city’s schools were starting the year with budget cuts.
The city’s approval process was two to three times as long as the process in cities with similar requirements like Boston and Los Angeles.