Lower Manhattan Flood Protection

General Manager Michael Kelly joined Mayor Bill de Blasio, elected officials, and community leaders in Lower Manhattan on August 27 as the Mayor announced a new City capital commitment of $100 million to help protect Lower Manhattan from flooding. General Manager Kelly participated in a round-table discussion hosted by the Mayor on resiliency issues.

“Superstorm Sandy was a devastating event that affected more than 60,000 NYCHA residents, and we are committed to working with the City to be part of the solution to protect Lower Manhattan from future storms,” General Manager Kelly said.