Yes, it’s bad. Who wants 8 million refugee Hew Yorkers wandering around whining about how they can’t get a decent bagel in Dayton, or Chicago or Denver or Los Angeles?
It’s a pretty good bet that NY is sinking, being so close to a water body. Venice is sinking and it is noted for its water surrounding environment. Although both of them could be experiencing the effects of rising sea waters.
This was bound to happen! After all the Indians who sold it to the Europeans, Knew it was going to sink! Today it stays above water only because they pump all the water out everyday. If the power went out, New York would be sunk. Funny thing is, they not very smart. New Yorker’s are moving to Florida and building Million dollar homes on land that will soon be a Sinkhole.
Some of the sinking might be caused by pumping water from underground. Some of the sinking might be caused by the weight of human built structures. Some of the sinking is natural. But, the sea level is rising. So New York City is going to experience more flooding. Remember “Superstorm Sandy” in 2013?
Ratkin 11 months ago
It’s boroughing down.
B4ItNs 11 months ago
And the down side woud be?
GreasyOldTam 11 months ago
Yes, it’s bad. Who wants 8 million refugee Hew Yorkers wandering around whining about how they can’t get a decent bagel in Dayton, or Chicago or Denver or Los Angeles?
Imagine 11 months ago
Response from a German: Vat are zey sinking about?
therese_callahan2002 11 months ago
I put visiting Strawberry Fields in Central Park on my bucket list. Guess I’d better do it before it’s too late.
Ermine Notyours 11 months ago
Broadway Diva: “♪ New York is singing!!! ♬”
“No sinking! Sinking!”
cdward 11 months ago
Not just New York. Most of the coastal cities. Miami will probably be first.
trainnut1956 11 months ago
Geologically speaking, the whole east coast is slowly sinking.
LawrenceS 11 months ago
“I’m leaving today. I want to be a part of it.”
JD_Rhoades 11 months ago
I’ve seen the lights go out on Broadway/I’ve seen the Empire State laid low…
preacherman 11 months ago
It’s a pretty good bet that NY is sinking, being so close to a water body. Venice is sinking and it is noted for its water surrounding environment. Although both of them could be experiencing the effects of rising sea waters.
rhpii 11 months ago
No! It will be like rats fleeing a sinking ship. New Jersey and Connecticut, oh the horror of it.
blakerl 11 months ago
This was bound to happen! After all the Indians who sold it to the Europeans, Knew it was going to sink! Today it stays above water only because they pump all the water out everyday. If the power went out, New York would be sunk. Funny thing is, they not very smart. New Yorker’s are moving to Florida and building Million dollar homes on land that will soon be a Sinkhole.
mokspr Premium Member 11 months ago
New York city’s sinking (and I don’t wanna swim)?
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom Premium Member 11 months ago
It’s not necessarily a bad thing…
geese28 11 months ago
Well with the recent air quality issue there should they wear masks standing up and take it off sitting down? Hmm
ChessPirate 11 months ago
Well, maybe the air will be better down there… ☺
Robert Wilson Premium Member 11 months ago
This reminds about the old joke that 500 lawyers at the bottom of Boston Bay would be called a good start.
The Brooklyn Accent 11 months ago
I don’t think I’m in imminent danger, but I’m working on growing gills just in case.
PoodleGroomer 11 months ago
They’re just following Chicago’s lead.
mistercatworks 11 months ago
Right now New York is covered in wildfire smog. Wildfires are no longer a local problem.
bakana 11 months ago
People in New Jersey don’t think it’s a problem.
Csaw Backnforth 11 months ago
So if someone wants to sell me ocean front property in New York, is that a good deal or not.
Jogger2 11 months ago
Some of the sinking might be caused by pumping water from underground. Some of the sinking might be caused by the weight of human built structures. Some of the sinking is natural. But, the sea level is rising. So New York City is going to experience more flooding. Remember “Superstorm Sandy” in 2013?
cuzinron47 11 months ago
Now New Jersey can start tossing it’s trash down the sink hole.
Jogger2 11 months ago
A crook pulled a gun on Jack Benny: “Your money or your life! … Well?”
Jack: “I’m thinking it over.”
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member 11 months ago
Yes, it would be bad. (Sheesh — out-of-towners.)
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault 11 months ago
If you have to ask if something is bad, something IS bad.
But what?
(Personally I factor in the fact that the current residents would be displaced and many would have to join us here in Florida. That WOULD be bad.)
Bilan 11 months ago
The next thing you know, Charlton Heston will be riding a horse to the Statue of Liberty.
Durak Premium Member 11 months ago
Read “New York 2140” by Kim Robinson. Very good book on the subject. Check it out.
StephenRice 11 months ago
Dang icebergs are everywhere!
eddi-TBH 11 months ago
One millimeter a year average. Incredibly fast by geological standards.