Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    ANC Pushes Police Ministry To Answer Explosive Allegations Against Nathi Mthethwa

    October 13, 2025

    Ackers: Families fight too

    October 13, 2025

    Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

    October 13, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Service
    • Advertisement
    Monday, October 13
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
    ABSA Africa TV
    • Breaking News
    • Africa News
    • World News
    • Editorial
    • Environ/Climate
    • More
      • Cameroon
      • Ambazonia
      • Politics
      • Culture
      • Travel
      • Sports
      • Technology
      • AfroSingles
    • Donate
    ABSLive
    ABSA Africa TV
    Home»Culture»How a 2003 blackout brought New York City to a standstill
    Culture

    How a 2003 blackout brought New York City to a standstill

    Ewang JohnsonBy Ewang JohnsonAugust 11, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit
    How a 2003 blackout brought New York City to a standstill
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Copy Link



    A series of fires broke out around the city. In an effort to see in the dark, many New Yorkers had lit candles indoors, and curtains and furniture accidentally caught fire. “I just remember it turning into this nightmare situation where it was non-stop,” Sharon Hawa, who worked for the American Red Cross at the time, told the organisation’s podcast in 2021. “It was like a wildfire happening in the city.”

    Fewer arrests than usual

    Fire crews were called out to more than 60 residential fires that night, with two deaths attributed to the use of fire to provide light. “The borough of Brooklyn alone had 25 working fires in a 24-hour period,” said New York Fire Chief Thomas Richardson. “That’s a lot for one borough. Typically, in the city we get between a dozen and 20 fires citywide for a 24-hour period.” 

    It was far from the first blackout the Big Apple had suffered. In 1977, there was a massive power outage when lightning struck key transmission lines. That time there had been widespread looting and rioting, leading to some 3,800 arrests and more than 1000 fires. But the mood in the city in 2003 was closer to that of the 1965 blackout, in which New Yorkers had come together to help each other and make the best of the situation.

    “Darkness brought more menace but none of the lawlessness and looting which many city leaders feared,” said Bryant. “The people of New York are learning to cope with the unexpected. After the attacks of 11 September, this has become a battle-hardened city.” In the end, there was little blackout-related crime, with around 100 fewer arrests recorded than usual.



    Source link

    Post Views: 15
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Ewang Johnson
    • Website

    Related Posts

    The 4th Edition Of The Africa Fintech Forum To Shape The Future Of Finance In Kenya On October 15

    October 13, 2025

    'A Journey Through Life' by Femi Kuti: A joyous and critical album

    October 12, 2025

    African Union’s Continental Teacher Awards To Expand With New Category Honouring Rural Excellence

    October 12, 2025
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Top Posts

    Who is Duma Boko, Botswana’s new President?

    November 6, 2024

    Kamto Not Qualified for 2025 Presidential Elections on Technicality Reasons, Despite Declaration of Candidacy

    January 18, 2025

    As African Leaders Gather in Addis Ababa to Pick a New Chairperson, They are Reminded That it is Time For a Leadership That Represents True Pan-Africanism

    January 19, 2025

    BREAKING NEWS: Tapang Ivo Files Federal Lawsuit Against Nsahlai Law Firm for Defamation, Seeks $100K in Damages

    March 14, 2025
    Don't Miss

    ANC Pushes Police Ministry To Answer Explosive Allegations Against Nathi Mthethwa

    By Anjianjei ConstantineOctober 13, 2025

    The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has stated that the Police Ministry will be…

    Your Poster Your Poster

    Ackers: Families fight too

    October 13, 2025

    Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

    October 13, 2025

    Your complete winter bucket list

    October 13, 2025
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo

    Subscribe to Updates

    Sign up and get the latest breaking ABS Africa news before others get it.

    About Us
    About Us

    ABS TV, the first pan-African news channel broadcasting 24/7 from the diaspora, is a groundbreaking platform that bridges Africa with the rest of the world.

    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Address: 9894 Bissonette St, Houston TX. USA, 77036
    Contact: +1346-504-3666

    Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest YouTube WhatsApp
    Our Picks

    ANC Pushes Police Ministry To Answer Explosive Allegations Against Nathi Mthethwa

    October 13, 2025

    Ackers: Families fight too

    October 13, 2025

    Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

    October 13, 2025
    Most Popular

    ANC Pushes Police Ministry To Answer Explosive Allegations Against Nathi Mthethwa

    October 13, 2025

    Did Paul Biya Actually Return to Cameroon on Monday? The Suspicion Behind the Footage

    October 23, 2024

    Surrender 1.9B CFA and Get Your D.O’: Pirates Tell Cameroon Gov’t

    October 23, 2024
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest YouTube
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Service
    © 2025 Absa Africa TV. All right reserved by absafricatv.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.