Renovating Manhattan’s Oldest Residence
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest residence and a former command post for George Washington, is undergoing renovations after falling into disrepair.
The Morris-Jumel Mansion in Upper Manhattan served as a command post for George Washington. It had become shabby in recent years.
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A powerful nor'easter is expected to bring rain, flooding, and strong winds to the coastal Northeast this weekend. Areas including New York, Long Island, and Boston are bracing for the storm.
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People walk through the rain in the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn as severe storms move through the New York area on July 21, 2026 in New York City. Coastal flooding in Long Island could be problematic, according to the National Weather Service.
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File photo of flood waters on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York. The county is working on a plan to help mitigate the effects of severe weather, including flooding.