Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Announce Groundbreaking of $35.7 Million Project to Fight Flooding in Harlem and East Harlem and Save Drinking Water in Central Park

NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul and Central Park Conservancy President and CEO Betsy Smith today announced the groundbreaking of the North End Recirculation Project, a $35.7 million investment to reduce flooding in Harlem and East Harlem while conserving the city’s vital drinking water supply. The project will modernize stormwater management.

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The original announcement was published by NYC Mayor on October 26, 2026. BigNY links to the official source so readers can review the full context directly.