{"id":40293,"date":"2026-05-01T14:27:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40293"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:27:28","slug":"mayor-mamdani-announces-95-million-cloudburst-project-to-manage-flooding-in-homecrest-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40293","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani announces $95 million cloudburst project to manage flooding in Homecrest, Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia, NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced $95 million in DEP funding for an innovative Cloudburst stormwater management project in Homecrest, Brooklyn.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project is designed to\u00a0reduce flooding, protect local waterways and strengthen neighborhood resilience as extreme weather becomes more frequent and more severe.<\/p>\n

Cloudburst projects use\u00a0a network of neighborhood-scale infrastructure to move stormwater off streets during short, intense storms without overwhelming the sewer system.<\/p>\n

In Homecrest, DEP will install porous pavement on City streets and underground storage systems on public land, managing an estimated 30 million gallons of stormwater each year. The Homecrest project will be built to handle the increasingly common, heavy downpours\u00a0that can drop more than\u00a0two inches\u00a0of rain in a single hour.<\/p>\n

The Homecrest project will relieve pressure on the sewer system during peak rainfall by capturing and storing stormwater before it floods streets or flows untreated into Coney Island Creek. Reducing polluted runoff is essential to protecting water quality and meeting Clean Water Act standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are building a city that protects New Yorkers in the places where flooding hits hardest,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Mamdani.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project turns everyday public spaces \u2014 our schoolyards,\u00a0streets\u00a0and parking lots \u2014 into infrastructure that keeps our communities safe. As climate change accelerates, investments like this are not optional. They are how we deliver a city that is resilient,\u00a0equitable\u00a0and prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cClimate change is already here, and our infrastructure must catch up. Cloudburst projects rebuild our city with the green infrastructure, like porous pavement and underground stormwater storage, that will keep us safe during storms,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese investments into stormwater management are increasingly critical, and I am glad to see our agencies working hand in hand to deliver creative solutions to flooding.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Homecrest Cloudburst project is a major step forward in protecting this community from the kind of extreme rainfall we know is becoming more common,\u201d said\u00a0DEP Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy capturing and storing stormwater before it overwhelms local streets and sewers, we\u2019re reducing flood risk, improving water quality in Coney Island Creek and building the resilient infrastructure New Yorkers deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project will target flooding hotspots across\u00a0a 350-acre area, including Kings Highway, Coney Island Avenue and avenues P, R, S, T, U and\u00a0V.<\/p>\n

In partnership with NYC Parks, NYC DOT and NYCPS, DEP is evaluating traffic triangles, athletic courts,\u00a0schoolyards\u00a0and parking lots as sites for underground storage tanks.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Yorkers\u00a0shouldn’t\u00a0have to worry about flooding every time there’s intense rain. In addition to making South Brooklyn more resilient to extreme weather and protecting our waterways from pollution, this new Cloudburst system will include upgrades to Homecrest’s public spaces that New Yorkers will be able to enjoy, rain or shine,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re proud to work with DEP and our partners across City government to design Cloudburst systems here and throughout the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs climate change continues to bring wetter weather to the five boroughs, we must act urgently and collaboratively to construct stormwater management systems in public spaces that will protect future generations from the damages of devastating flooding,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. \u201cWe look forward to working in lockstep with our sister agencies to deliver these critical infrastructure enhancements across the city in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestments like this help keep our communities safe,\u201d said\u00a0Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m\u00a0grateful to our\u00a0City\u00a0partners for coming together and prioritizing what might go unnoticed by many but can have\u00a0a huge impact\u00a0should a cloudburst occur. Together, we are building a more resilient future for our Homecrest students and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor too long, every time a major storm rolls through, families throughout Southern Brooklyn have watched their streets turn into rivers \u2014 and every year\u00a0it’s\u00a0happening\u00a0more and more\u00a0due to climate change.\u00a0We’ve\u00a0dealt with flooded basements, damaged cars and roads that become impassable,\u201d said\u00a0State Senator Sam Sutton.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis $95 million investment in infrastructure is exactly the kind of serious, long-term commitment our communities need.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cClimate change is real. Once-in-a-century storms are happening with increasing frequency and even smaller weather events\u00a0are flooding critical infrastructure like streets and subway stations all across our City. It is a crisis that needs to be addressed with the fierce urgency of now,\u201d said\u00a0House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08).<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for their work to secure $95 million and advance this program for the people of Homecrest, as well as for standing up to the Trump administration\u2019s efforts\u00a0to undo the transformative climate resiliency investments that House Democrats brought to life through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFlooding in Homecrest and across Southern Brooklyn has been a long-standing problem that residents \u2014 and my office \u2014 have been raising for years as the city has faced a rapid increase in intense storms,\u201d said\u00a0Assemblymember Michael\u00a0Novakhov.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur community needs real, consistent infrastructure solutions that address these challenges and deliver lasting results. I will continue working to ensure that projects like this are implemented effectively and that our neighborhoods finally continue to receive the attention they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cInvesting in projects like Cloudbursts helps alleviate the disruptions caused by the increase in intense storms across our borough,\u201d said\u00a0Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the climate crisis worsens, it is imperative to protect Brooklynites from its devastating effects \u2014 especially in southern Brooklyn and other coastal parts of the borough. I applaud Mayor Mamdani and the DEP for making this investment for our neighbors in Homecrest and look forward to working together to fight for better climate protections across Brooklyn.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of Community Board 15, we are elated to see a flood resiliency project implemented in southern Brooklyn,\u201d said\u00a0Theresa Scavo, Chair of Brooklyn Community Board 15.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the devastation of Super Storm Sandy, our community fears every time there is a forecast of heavy downpours.\u201d<\/p>\n

DEP launched its Cloudburst Management Program in 2023, advancing projects in flood-prone neighborhoods across the city, including\u00a0Parkchester in the Bronx; Brownsville and East New York in Brooklyn; East Harlem in Manhattan; and Corona, Jamaica,\u00a0Kissena\u00a0and St. Albans in Queens. DEP continues to seek federal funding to support\u00a0additional\u00a0projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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