The Homeland Security chief denied that a memo she issued in June requiring her to approve FEMA expenditures over $100,000 caused the agency to move more slowly.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul shared a warning to New York residents in Tioga and Broome counties on Sunday evening as heavy rains and flooding threaten the region. "Tioga and Broome Counties are currently under a dangerous flash flood warning,

A broad flood watch is now active across much of upstate New York, as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). The advisory, in effect from 11 a.m. Sunday through late Sunday night, warns of the potential for flash flooding due to intense and persistent thunderstorms.