New York City is sinking — and it's not just because of the flooding
Between 2016 and 2023, researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) used a space-based method known as interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) to 3D-map the ground beneath New York City, measuring vertical land motion over time. They found that during this period, the area sank an average of 0.06 inches (1.6 millimeters) per year.
New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall as more downpours are expected
The deluge came two years after the remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped record-breaking rain on the Northeast and killed at least 13 people in New York City, mostly in flooded basement apartments. Although no deaths or severe injuries have been reported, Friday’s storm stirred frightening memories.
New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets
A storm has delivered one of the wettest days in decades to the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday stranded drivers on highways, knocked out several subway and commuter rail lines, and shuttered a terminal at LaGuardia Airport.
State of emergency in effect as storm brings flooding, damage to New York City and beyond
New York City was drenched by rainfall - the remnants of Ophelia - Friday, causing major flooding and disrupting roads, subways and other mass transit in the area. CBS News New York and the First Alert Weather Team brought you live,
New York City Flooding Forces Cinema Closures Including AMC – Update
Despite high waters in Brooklyn and Queens causing the Alamo Drafthouse house New York City circuit to close as well as National Amusements Showcase in the Bronx, big chains AMC and Regal are
After Intense Floods, New York City Lurches Back to Life
The city’s transit systems had resumed service, with some delays, as the rain abated on Saturday. The governor warned that climate change was making severe storms more common.
NYC floods: Photos show torrential rain wreaking havoc on New York City, North Jersey
Torrential rains that triggered flash flood warnings wreaked havoc across the New York City metro area Friday.
New York subways disrupted as more heavy rain triggers flooding
By Jonathan Allen and Brendan O'Brien NEW YORK (Reuters) -Torrential downpours after a week of mostly steady rainfall triggered flash flooding in New York City on Friday, disrupting subway service in the most populous U.
New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding
A state of emergency has been declared in New York City as strong storms bring flash flooding. Many of the city's subway systems, streets and highways have flooded, while at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport closed on Friday before later reopening.
State of emergency declared in New York as flooding inundates NYC
New York City is facing major flooding as heavy rain slams New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Flash flood warnings were issued on Friday in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island.
Record rain in New York City generates ‘life-threatening’ flooding, overwhelming streets and subways
Record-setting rain overwhelmed New York City’s sewer system Friday, sending a surge of floodwater coursing through streets and into basements, schools, subways and vehicles throughout the nation’s most populous city.
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"Life-threatening" flooding hits New York City metro area, stalling travel
An extended period of torrential rainfall is leading to severe flooding across New York City, from New Jersey through all ...
New York City Is Not Built for This
The city is seeing rainfall patterns that look more like Miami’s or even Singapore’s, an official said at The Atlantic ...
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SAG-AFTRA Cancels New York Pickets As City Declares State Of Emergency Amid Heavy Rains; MLB, NHL Games Postponed
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