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Multiple waves of heavy rain and storms are expected to continue through Monday night and could produce total rainfall up to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts.

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood watch for Thursday night, and a high-surf advisory is in effect until Friday night.

An inch of rain could fall in the region on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain totals exceeded 5 inches in parts of the Bronx and Northern New Jersey.

State lawmakers say they won’t act on plans to regulate New York City’s basement apartments unless it’s part of a broader housing package.

The declaration allows local governments and agencies to collect federal funding for recovery.

The warnings are scheduled for 7 a.m. through much of Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Videos shared with Gothamist show rainwater entering from above and below. Residents used plastic garbage bags to stay dry.

Exercise caution, try to stay home, check on your neighbors.