Police officers in Virgina and Pennsylvania are on the hunt for a US Solider. 37-year-old John Leonard Egland is wanted for going on a killing spree yesterday as Irene slammed the East Coast. According to authorities, Egland allegedly killed three people in Virgina before killing one person in Pennsylvania! Egland also opened fire at police officers on two occasions, shooting one officer. Read more about the incident after the jump. @Julie1205
(Photo) Man Seen Canoeing In The Streets In Irene’s Aftermath!!!
Actually in the Streets of Westchester, Spotted by our Very own @DjJuanyto, this guy really needed to get somewhere!!! The Funny Thing is I Need to get to my other Job, but if the Roads are like this… -_- Tat WZA WZA on Google+
East River And Manhattan River Starting To Spill Over Banks
Both the East and Manhattan Rivers have begun to flood and spill over the river banks. The flooding rivers have begun pouring more water into New York City and flooding first floor apartments in some areas. Sanitation Departments in the area have also started to flood. Read more about the rivers and the flooding after the jump. @Julie1205
(Video) Ron Paul Says There’s No Need For Federal Response To Irene
Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul has said that “there’s no magic about FEMA.” Paul has also stated that he sees no need for federal response in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Paul, who lives in Texas, says that he deals with hurricanes all the time and says FEMA is just a “great contribution to deficit financing.” Watch his statement after the jump. @Julie1205
Update! Irene Has Now Been Downgraded To A Tropical Storm!
Having left a few people dead and thousands without power, Irene has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. Although the storm has been downgraded doesn’t mean you should leave you house. Hit the jump for a list of some road closures and other hazards. @Julie1205
More than 36,000 Without Power in New York & More Expected
More than 36,000Â New York City and suburban homes and businesses have lost power as Hurricane Irene approaches the area. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie
