The American Lung Association’s Annual “State Of The Air” Report confirmed what New Jersey’s lower income families and communities of color already know—our air stinks.

Flooding in areas of Morristown has caused significant damage to property — and forced many Black residents to leave over the years. Residents use the annual Whippany River cleanup to raise awareness of the flooding problem — and push government officials to address it. In this news video, they speak of the history and their hope for resolution.

Numerous studies have confirmed that flooding is a problem in Morristown. But nothing has been done about it for years. Will a new study finally lead to action? Emma Uk looked into it.