Related Links: New Orleans Raises $14.6 Billion Defensive Ring NYC Mayor Bloomberg Pushes $20-Billion Long-Term Resiliency Plan In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy's devastating blow to New York City, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (R) called for a special initiative to rebuild a stronger and more resilient city. That would be a smart investment, but the challenge, once again, will come in funding it.Research has shown that flood- protection infrastructure consistently offers at least $4 of benefit for every dollar spent. The challenge is finding the funds to plan and build defenses rapidly at times when damaged communities have less to