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Caught out: Flash flooding in New York and Long Island took many motorists by surprise, forcing many to abandon their vehicles and wade out of the water
Shock and oar: Overwhelmed drainage systems left many areas of Long Island under water, forcing some residents to take to row boats to get around
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The construction workers, using the elevator while converting the Staten Island Hotel, became trapped in the basement while flood water poured through the elevator doors.