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Coverage dated September 29, 2023

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

Headline from KSDK

The 6 inches of rain at John F. Kennedy Airport surpassed a record set during Hurricane Donna in September 1960. And more downpours were expected.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Los Angeles Times

    New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall as more downpours are expected (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    One of New York’s wettest days in decades has left the metropolitan area stunned and swamped and wet.

  2. KSDK

    New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    The 6 inches of rain at John F. Kennedy Airport surpassed a record set during Hurricane Donna in September 1960. And more downpours were expected.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    New York stunned, swamped by record-breaking rainfall as more downpours expected (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Some 8.65 inches of rain fell at John F. Kennedy Airport, surpassing the record set during Hurricane Donna in 1960.

  4. Boston

    New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Some 8.65 inches of rain had fallen at John F. Kennedy Airport by nightfall Friday, surpassing September records.

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