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The governor recalled the flooding which affected this part of New York State two year ago, suggesting it is time for the state to explore long-term infrastructural solutions to address a changing climate.

The reality is the old averages don't work anymore. There is a new reality, and relying on the old numbers and the old statistics and the old averages is a fool's errand at this point. We have to prepare for the worst case scenario."

With concerns about rising levels on Lake Ontario, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday that he has directed state agencies to begin deploying resources to protect communities along the lakeshore.

"This is not totally out of the realm of normal conditions for this time of year; we always see rising water levels on the lake during the spring.”

ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - A major disaster declaration has been issued for seven counties that sustained serious damage during severe storms and flash flooding in August.

Volunteers from the American Red Cross will offer free flood relief services and supplies at the Five Mile Point Fire Department in Kirkwood on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10AM to 3PM.

ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - A new report attempts to explain the causes of last year’s flooding along the south shore of Lake Ontario.

On July 7, 1935, the skies north of the Southern Tier opened up, dumping more than eleven inches of rain in some areas. The event caused widespread…

Agnes: The Flood of '72, is a WSKG original documentary that explores a significant event that greatly shaped the Southern Tier of New York and Northern…

Listen Listening... / The warehouse where Broome County stores its electronic voting machines has experienced several flooding incidents within the last…