In the first severe flash-flooding episode of the year for New York City, streets were filled with backed-up rainwater up to pedestrians’ knees. Dozens of videos, from

At least 16 people have been injured in a major explosion and fire at a New York City shipyard, officials have said. The fire broke out in Staten Island at around 3:30 p.m. Friday, and an explosion followed about an hour later as crews were fighting the flames.