NY Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency of major flooding in NYC

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in response to major flooding in New York City brought on by heavy rains.

"I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region," the governor said Friday. "Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads."

"New Yorkers should expect heavy rain and flooding to continue throughout the night tonight," she added.

Video footage of the flooding has shown water pouring into subway tunnels and overflowing into the streets. 

JUST IN: New York City is experiencing massive flooding causing the water to leak into the subway.



NYC is quickly becoming a 3rd world country.



I guess when you become a sanctuary city and have to set aside 12 billion dollars to provide housing and support to hundreds of… pic.twitter.com/xWz745GojG

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 29, 2023

New York City is flooding like crazy.



Hope everyone is ok. pic.twitter.com/7dksqinvDo

— Elon Musk (Parody) (@ElonMuskAOC) September 29, 2023

Record-setting rain hit New York City today, sending flash floods throughout the city’s streets and into basements, schools, subways and vehicles in the nation’s most populous city.#flashflood #flashflooding #flooding #flood #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #brooklyn #rain pic.twitter.com/MEWum2nPz3

— Aldrich (@observer888888) September 29, 2023

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