In the five years since superstorm Sandy slammed into New York City and the surrounding region, crippling it and leaving over 100 people dead, billions have been spent to fortify the nation’s largest metropolitan area from the next storm. But some of the most ambitious storm-protection projects have yet to begin. “We are absolutely in much better shape,” said Daniel Zarrilli, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s senior director of climate policy and programs. But, Mr. Zarrilli added: “We still have a lot more to do.”...

Source: Wall Street Journal October 26, 2017 22:39 UTC