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id: 64c7d1b74a
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-06 10:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 10:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Early Addition: Foliage is beautiful until it clogs a drain and causes flooding

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Section: [Weather & Environment](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-foliage-is-beautiful-until-it-clogs-a-drain-and-causes-flooding), 2026-11-06 10:00 EST: Early Addition: Foliage is beautiful until it clogs a drain and causes flooding

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