Installing a French drain involves marking the drain's location, digging a trench, laying landscape fabric, and installing a ...

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.

As New Orleans residents prepare for a multi-day flood event, officials urge people to clear their catch basins.

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 ...