Original builders designed New York City's infrastructure for a climate that no longer exists. When Hurricane Ida struck in September 2021, the city's sewers could not handle the intense rainfall.

On an typical day, it's a place to play. But in extreme rain, this new infrastructure captures rain like a pool.

Louisiana is shrinking. Since the early 1930s, the state has lost about 2,000 square miles of land for a variety of reasons ...

"We have gone long enough without fixing this problem," said Councilman Carlee Harding. "The citizens are now in jeopardy and ...

Barrel 35 is 128 proof, made from Louisiana corn, twice distilled right in downtown Houma, and aged on the Gulf Coast since ...

Neighbors of the crumbling Bayou Towers say the structure is endangering their safety and it needs to be removed.

After decades of advocacy, New York City has allocated $1 billion for a makeover of the historic Coney Island boardwalk.

Westwego and Jefferson Parish officials launched Gator Town last May, about a year after it was first approved by the ...

ShellBound’ explores the oyster industry in the South, from farming to restuarants. Grand Isle, Louisiana, is the focus of the second episode.

Long-awaited city regulations to let basement residences get legalized could add risks for homeowners, housing advocates and ...

You can also take steps to reduce your property’s risk profile. Updating your roof, clearing brush or adding ember-resistant ...

Five-inch-tall red letters indicated the location of an entrance to a basement apartment, as required outside each unit. That ...