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Westchester, NYC flood zones would expand under proposed maps

Motorists try to move their cars out of

Photo credit: Faye Murman | Motorists try to move their cars out of the way as water rises near the intersection of Rushmore and Mamaroneck avenues in Mamaroneck. (Oct. 29, 2012)

About 35,000 homes and businesses in New York City and Westchester County are being added to flood zones under new preliminary federal maps, which are expected to affect flood insurance rates and zoning rules.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency released revised maps Monday for parts of New York City, including Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn. New maps for other areas are expected in...

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