Andy Newman, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Tracey Tully, Jonah E. Bromwich andDe Blasio’s plan to evacuate basement apartments doesn’t do enough, critics say. Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor, favors legalizing basement apartments and has criticized the decision to defund the pilot. Letitia James, the state attorney general, said the mayor should provide emergency housing vouchers for all residents of unregulated basement apartments. Credit... Anna Watts for The New York Times Ms. Florentino made her first of four 911 calls at 10:15 p.m. Jesse McKinley, Nate Schweber, Amanda Rosa andIn pictures: Ida tears through the New York City area.

Source: International New York Times September 03, 2021 09:58 UTC