NYC wasn't prepared for flooding during Tropical Storm Ophelia: comptroller

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City's response to rain and flooding is under scrutiny.

Comptroller Brad Lander claimed the city wasn't ready for the flooding from Tropical Storm Ophelia back in September, pointing the finger at Mayor Eric Adams in a new report.

An investigation into the city's response found that it didn't have the right staff or communications protocol in place when massive flooding hit, Lander claimed. The storm brought almost nine inches of rain to the city.