"Of course, we know, this is result of climate change.
This is unfortunately what we have to expect as the new normal," Hochul said in an address.
Hochul warned of "life-threatening" floods and declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.
She hailed the response of authorities and said on Saturday that no fatalities were reported despite the heavy rain.
The New York governor added she spoke to the White House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and said they were prepared to support a federal emergency declaration of disaster if necessary.
Persons:
Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Chuck Schumer, Kanishka Singh, Andrea Ricci
Organizations:
NYPD, New, Central Park Zoo, Metro North, Metropolitan Transportation Agency, White, Thomson
Locations:
Manhattan, Williamsburg, New York City, U.S, Central, Long, Hudson, New York, Washington