The train line suffered major damage during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 ... and serves as a vital link between the Rockaway Peninsula and the rest of New York City, suffered extensive damage after ...

Much of the money was to go toward flood mitigation in vulnerable areas of New York City that were struck hard by Hurricane ...

When Hurricane Sandy hit New York City in 2012, water flooded both car and train tunnels. The water did extensive damage to the electrical systems and wall and ceiling panels of the tunnels.