NYC declares a drought watch and asks residents to conserve water The Associated Press
Adams Issues Drought Watch for New York City as Dry Weather Persists The New York Times
New York City declares drought watch after driest October on record The Washington Post

Drought Expands Across the U.S. nasa.gov
Temperature roller coaster on tap for the Northeast, with drought to continue AOL
Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires The New York Times