New York City declared its first drought warning in 22 years, elevating a drought watch issued earlier this month due to severe dry conditions and a historic rainless streak. Mayor Adams attributed New York City's drought and brush fires to climate change, citing reservoir levels well below normal and ongoing precipitation shortages. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide drought watch, with fifteen counties elevated to warning status. Brush fires and ongoing dry weather have compounded challenges in the region.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02New York City declared its first drought warning in 22 years,
00:06elevating a drought watch issued earlier this month due to severe dry conditions
00:10and an historic rainless streak. Mayor Adams attributed New York City's drought and brush
00:15fires to climate change, setting reservoir levels well below normal and ongoing precipitation
00:20shortages. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide drought watch with 15 counties
00:26elevating the warning status. Brush fires and ongoing dry weather have
00:29compounded challenges in the region. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.