The FDNY received calls about small explosions shortly before 6 a. m. from Roosevelt Island, the Upper East Side, and Astoria, Queens. Residents reported being awakened by a loud noise and feeling their buildings shake. Although the streets remain open, there is a significant FDNY response in the area.
Power outages have been reported in buildings at 2 and 4 River Road, located just south of the Roosevelt Island Bridge and Tram, suggesting that the noise may have been caused by an electrical issue.
No injuries have been reported. First responders were checking the structural integrity of buildings on the island, and it appears that none have been affected.
The NYPD is assisting with traffic direction in the area while the FDNY investigates the cause of the explosions. School buses are observed moving slowly through the area. Transit delays are possible as the investigation continues.
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