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Park Slope Homeowners Fit To Be Tied Over Seeping Sewage

Some homes in Park Slope, Brooklyn, have been left in a state of disgusting disarray, after gallons of sewer water seeped in.

2013/05/13

Flooded street -- Park Ave. Hoboken (John Montone/1010 WINS)

Tempers Rise With Floodwaters As Hoboken Residents Demand Solution To Sewage Problem

In 2012, Sandy filled the streets and basements of Hoboken with water, that was followed by a slew of water-main breaks, and finally a series of flash floods brought on by heavy rain, that left many residents pumping out their homes once again.

2013/05/09

The coast guard picks up a football from the water on October 31, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Study: Sandy Dumped 11B Gallons Of Sewage Into Waterways

The sewage spilled into surrounding waters and even some city streets, most of it in New York City and northern New Jersey.

2013/04/30

Crews work to repair a broken sewer pipe in Tarrytown on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Ruptured Sewage Pipe Repaired; Green Light Given To Ironman Competition

On Friday afternoon officials announced that the Hudson river swim advisory would be lifted by 11 p.m. Officials with the U.S. Ironman Triathlon announced Saturday’s race will go forward — complete with the swim — as planned.

2012/08/10

Hudson River near Tarrytown. (credit: CBS 2)

Hudson River Sewage Release Might Impact ‘Ironman’ Triathlon

The rupture at the 40-year-old pipe on Wednesday afternoon required a partial system shutdown, which means raw sewage can’t make it to the treatment plant in Yonkers.

2012/08/09

Hudson River (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass/ WCBS 880)

Westchester County Health Officials: Avoid Contact With Hudson River For Time Being

The Westchester County Department of Health is advising people who use the Hudson River waters for recreational purposes to avoid direct contact with the water from Croton Point Park and points south until further notice.

2012/08/08

Generic Plane File Photo (credit: Getty images)

L.I. Couple Wants Answers After Lavatory Leak From Overhead Plane

“It was oily in substance, blackish-greenish oil. I thought it was hydraulic fluid,” said resident Artie Hughes.

2012/02/26

A utility crew is seen at work in Lewisboro, NY - Aug 31, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

President Obama Signs Irene Disaster Declaration For Upstate New York Counties

President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in New York after Tropical Storm Irene, freeing up federal recovery funds.

2011/08/31

The Bronx River Parkway by Exit 10B in Yonkers (credit: Facebook fan pic by Kathryn MacDonald)

Westchester And Rockland Counties Still Cleaning Up After Irene

Days after Hurricane Irene made her way north, things in New York City’s northern suburbs are still not back to normal.

2011/08/30

Riverkeeper: Hudson River Often Unsafe For Swimming

While the water looks pristine, Riverkeeper says raw sewage pollutes the Hudson River from Manhattan to Troy, often making it unsafe for swimming.

2011/08/09

Long Island Sound - Mamaroneck, NY - Aug 1, 2011 (credit: Catherine Cioffi / WCBS 880)

Group Launches 2-Year Plan To Preserve Long Island Sound

Looking out on the Long Island Sound in Mamoreneck as boats sail by and ducks paddle by, it’s hard to believe that this is anything but perfect.

2011/08/02

Pumps Now Working At Harlem Sewage Plant; Beaches Could Open Soon

New York City health officials hope to lift advisories at some area beaches forced to close due to a massive sewage spill in the Hudson River.

2011/07/22

Two Syringes Wash Up On Jersey Shore

Two syringes that washed up on Monmouth Beach over the weekend are stirring up sore feelings of the past.

2011/07/12

Laura Serrano's Homan Avenue home (Photo/Carol D'Auria, 1010 WINS)

L.I. Woman Suing Suffolk County For Sewage Overflow

Laura Serrano, of Bay Shore, blames issues at the Bergen Point Sewage Treatment Plant for her Homan Avenue home being twice flooded by sewage.

2010/12/07

Many Queens residents are now trying to clean up their belongings and fighting a fierce stench after water and sewage flooded homes during strong storms.

Storms Render Several Tri-State Homes Unlivable

Overnight rains and steady storms plagued not only underpasses and highways in the tri-state area Monday, but also flooded many homes in low-lying areas.

2010/08/23

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