There are more than 150,000 catch basins — also known as storm drains — across New York City, according to DEP. When they’re clear, the basins are a critical part of preventing flooding.

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CATCH BASINS CLOGGED ALL ACROSS THE CITY ... "Does it seem like it's that difficult to hire someone to go clean storm drains when you all gave them $10 million and said, just go do it?" ...

The Utica Department of Public Works takes steps in problem areas to ensure roads remain do not flood, but sometimes too much ...

Covington Public Works Crews are out in full force clearing out the city's 5,000 catch basins. The storm drains are meant to ease flooding, but can slow down the process when they become clogged ...

The city officially launched its “Adopt-A-Catch Basin” pilot program in Greenpoint on Tuesday, hoping to deputize locals as volunteer storm drain supervisors. Greenpointers who sign up for the program ...