New York Faces Massive Blackouts After Storm Hit
Utility cut power to about 6500 customers in lower Manhattan to protect the subway and electrical grid while flooding and transformer explosions caused widespread outages across the city. The subway shut down and markets remained closed as a crane dangled 74 floors above the street in high winds reaching near 95 mph. Airlines canceled over 12000 flights affecting travelers globally.
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Red Cross Volunteers Mobilize Ahead of Sandy relief effort
AID volunteers Byars Fitzpatrick and others rushed to the Hurricane Sandy zone after last year’s Irene. They noted heavy rains and evacuations as crews prepared Virginia to New York, with 112 shelters in nine East Coast states, 1300 volunteers, 160 emergency vehicles, and 230000 meals already supplied. Donations via Red Cross and local drop-offs are encouraged.
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Richmond County identifies suspect in hold up case
The detective said Richmond County has identified the suspect as Thomas. Police obtained a search warrant for Thomas and arrested him at his home. Officers recovered a handgun a minivan the victim’s wallet and a prescription bottle with the victim’s son’s name. They are still determining the minivan driver identity and expect clarity within a day or two.
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Sandy Storm Threat Lifts Historic Toll and Political Pause
Storm damage could reach 10 to 20 billion as ten deaths are reported in New Jersey New York West Virginia Pennsylvania and Connecticut and one in Canada. President Obama and Mitt Romney cancel events with Election Day under a week away urging evacuations and urging rapid action as New Jersey faces high water and stranded residents. Experts warn of record surge energy and powerful inland impact on the Northeast.
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Two missing as HMS Bounty sinks off North Carolina coast
The Coast Guard searches for two missing HMS Bounty passengers after the ship lost power in Hurricane Sandy and sank about 90 miles off Hatteras. Fourteen survivors were rescued, and air crews continue scouring the waters while authorities review interviews and reasons why the two were not airlifted.
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Storm delays earnings reports from Pfizer Thomson Reuters NRG
Hurricane Sandy prompts postponement of quarterly earnings by Pfizer Thomson Reuters and NRG Energy. Pfizer now schedules third quarter results for Thursday, Thomson Reuters for Friday, and Acorda Therapeutics for Wednesday.
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