The storms have historically caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including transportation systems, bridges, and utilities. Coastal neighborhoods like the Rockaways and Coney Island are particularly vulnerable to flooding, with water levels rising several feet in some areas. Power outages and disruptions to public transit systems, such as the PATH and Staten Island Ferry, have left residents stranded and without essential services. These events highlight the ongoing risk of severe weather to New York's densely populated coastal areas, even from non-tropical storms.