Northeastern states hit by rain, floods & landslides

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits US East Coast

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake , Hits US East Coast. NBC reports that the East Coast of the United States was struck by an earthquake on April 5 which was felt from Maryland to Maine. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local time and was measured at a 4.8-magnitude. . There were no initial reports of any major damage. According to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, the quake could be felt across the state. . My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NBC. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that the state's emergency operations center had been activated. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that the state's emergency operations center had been activated. As a result of the quake, the Port Authority Transit Corp. suspended service between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. . Crews will inspect the integrity of the line out of an abundance of caution. Once inspection is complete, service will resume. No timeframe. Updates to follow, Port Authority Transit Corp. statement, via X. Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority said service would not be impacted by the quake, and teams would be inspecting train lines for damage. NBC reports that earthquakes are a rare occurrence in the Northeast, however in February of 2023, Buffalo, New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude quake

Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power Amid Deadly Nor’easter

Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter. As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people have lost power, and at least three people have died as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. . 40 mph wind gusts were encountered in areas across the region. Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and New York when trees fell onto their cars. . One of the victims was "the wife of a New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. . As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire. The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will also remain gusty and may result in additional downed branches and limbs due to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement. Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines. I encourage all residents to remain alert during today’s storm. High winds and rains can cause unexpected and often disastrous weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement

Trump Can’t Obtain Appeal Bond in New York Fraud Case

Trump Can’t Obtain Appeal Bond , in New York Fraud Case. According to a New York court filing on March 18, Trump isn't able to secure a $454 million bond as he appeals a civil business fraud judgement against him, CNBC reports. . Trump's attorneys said that getting the bond is "impossible" since it would "effectively" require "cash reserves approaching $1 billion.". Defendants’ ongoing diligent efforts have proven that a bond in the judgment’s full amount is ‘a practical impossibility.’, Donald Trump's lawyers, via CNBC. Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast division of the Lockton Companies, was hired to help Trump obtain a bond. Despite scouring the market, we have been unsuccessful in our effort ... for the simple reason that obtaining an appeal bond for $464 million is a practical impossibility under the circumstances presented, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC. Simply put, a bond of this size is rarely, if ever, seen, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC. In the unusual circumstance that a bond of this size is issued, it is provided to the largest public companies in the world, not to individuals or privately held businesses, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC. Giulietti went on to say that a private company would need about $1 billion to put up as collateral to receive a bond of that size. . While it is my understanding that the Trump Organization is in a strong liquidity position, it does not have $1 billion in cash or cash equivalents, Gary Giulietti, president of the Northeast division of the Lockton Companies, via CNBC. Meanwhile, Trump secured a $91.6 million bond earlier this month as part of a separate case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. . Meanwhile, Trump secured a $91.6 million bond earlier this month as part of a separate case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll.