Breaking news: Storms pummel New York City and suburbs, flooding subway and highways
New Jersey declared an emergency as roads flooded.
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July 14, 2025, 10:52 p.m. ET

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Storms Pummel New York City and Suburbs, Flooding Subway and Highways

Heavy rains inundated parts of the subway system, bringing train traffic on some lines to a standstill.

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