Samantha Maldonado

Samantha Maldonado, senior reporter for THE CITY, sheds light on the recent federal cuts to FEMA that threaten over $300 million for New York City's climate resiliency. She discusses how these cuts hinder crucial infrastructure projects, increasing vulnerability to disasters like Hurricane Ida. The conversation also highlights the flooding challenges in Queens and the importance of cloudburst initiatives, while tackling the tension between housing development and resilient infrastructure. Maldonado emphasizes the need for accountability in fossil fuel use to combat climate change.

THE CITY's senior reporter Samantha Maldonado and journalist Jordan Gass-Pooré discuss the pollution threats and clean-up efforts at Newtown Creek, one of the country's most polluted waterways. They explore the impact of climate change on the contamination, community activism, and the emotional toll of witnessing severe pollution.