Water Main Break in Astoria

Last night's water main break that forced evacuations in a number of homes should be a lesson to everyone: Get renter's or owner's insurance. It doesn't cost that much in the long run and it's totally worth it. [Ask Gothamist on renter's insurance]

Authorities suspect that a contractor working on new homes in the area may have caused the problems. Sigh, Queens can't get a break, can it?