Rains trigger landslides, threatening homes near Rochester

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Last week’s soaking rain caused widespread flooding across parts of upstate New York. Near Rochester, the rains have impacted some people living on higher ground. People in the suburb of Irondequoit are dealing with a landslide that’s threatening homes and causing major headaches as they deal with insurance.

The hard-driving rain began last Monday. Within days, people living on a small cul-de-sac noticed something wasn’t right.

“My husband noticed on Wednesday, he’s like, ‘Oh, the backyard looks so different,’ ” said Kardy Rin. “And then when he looked further, it was completely gone.”…

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