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Buffalo flood toll hits 35 million as rains flood city
Buffalo endured a second 10 day flood, with up to 3.88 inches of rain. Damage to public facilities listed at 7 million and to homes and businesses at 28 million. Gov Rockefeller ordered help. 80 percent of Cheektowaga homes flooded. 15 boats ferried families to a high school. Water contamination warnings urged.
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