Lander says the investigation will focus on how the city is implementing storm protocols that were put in place after Hurricane Ida\u200b.
NEW YORK -- New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is launching an investigation into the city's response to last week's heavy rainfall that flooded streets and subways.Parts of the city were slammed with more than 7 inches of rain in 24 hours. Read More: Rain slows and floodwaters recede, but New Yorkers' anger growsDuring the worst of the flooding, almost half of the subway lines were either suspended or delayed.
The storm impacted major roadways, too. At one point, parts of the FDR Drive, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Belt Parkway were closed because of flash flooding. Read More: Gov. Kathy Hochul, MTA address response to flooding that upended subway and train serviceLander said his investigation will focus on how the city is implementing storm protocols that were put in place after Hurricane Ida.He is holding a virtual briefing to announce the investigation at 11:15 a.m.
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