As historically dry conditions persisted, Mayor Eric Adams on Monday declared a drought warning and paused a years-long project to repair a leak in the Delaware Aqueduct. “While we cannot make it rain, we can take action to reduce the risk of drought emergencies in our city,” Adams said, imploring New Yorkers to conserve water. […]

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