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The Absurd, Unending Quest to Floodproof the New York City Subway

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The New York City subway system has approximately 47,000 openings that allow water to enter during heavy rainfall.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/magazine/new-york-city-subway-mta-flooding.html

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