Jun. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Council Member Nantasha Williams has recently passed a bill that will bring more attention to the flooding issues plaguing Southeast Queens neighborhoods.

The New York City Council passed Intro 1067-B, sponsored by Williams, on Wednesday, May 28, during its Stated Meeting. The legislation will raise awareness and create an organized task force to address the persistent issue of groundwater flooding, which has impacted Southeast Queens residents for decades.

Intro 1067-B requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to issue a request for proposals for a community-based organization to identify homes impacted by groundwater flooding, connect residents with available retrofit programs, and report on the scale and cost of the damage.

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