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PHOTOS: Big Rain Hits The Big Apple | UWS Rep Gale Brewer Trapped For Hours On Train | NYC Airports Foiled By Flooding

NEW YORK CITY — Après le déluge, local New York City news. Stay safe New York City, it's torrential out there.

Central Park Sea Lion Flees As NYC Floods: Officials

A female sea lion made a big splash on TikTok Friday when, like Flaco, she made a mad dash for freedom.

NYC IN PHOTOS: Big Rain Hits The Big Apple

At least several inches of rain have already fallen in a historic rainstorm, with up to eight more inches expected by Saturday morning.

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UWS Rep Gale Brewer Trapped For Hours On 2 Train Stalled By Floods

Brewer was on her way to City Hall for a 4 p.m. bill signing with Mayor Eric Adams that has since been cancelled.

NYC Airport Floods: LGA Ground Stop, Terminal Closed, Flights Delayed

The Federal Airline Administration issued a ground stop at LaGuardia Airport Friday morning.

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95K New Yorkers In Danger Of Losing Their Driver's Licenses: Report

In order to stay licensed, all New York drivers must submit a passing vision exam to the DMV no later than Nov. 26, according to Newsday.


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