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Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe 4.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled the New York City area and frayed residents’ nerves on Friday morning was the biggest temblor to hit the region in nearly 150 years—and experts say it’s well past time to start taking the seismic threat seriously.According to the New York City Area Consortium for Earthquake Loss Mitigation (NYCEM), “thousands” of earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.0 or greater have occurred in New York State over the past few centuries a

Experts say New York City in particular is not built to withstand a massive earthquake and that preparations need to be undertaken now to avert a possible catastrophe.

New York City and the surrounding area felt the effects of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that originated in New Jersey. Experts say damage isn’t likely.

Former MTA Capital Construction chief navigated challenges both technical and political to guide completion of billions of dollars in projects to keep millions of city residents and visitors moving.

Former MTA Capital Construction chief navigated challenges both technical and political to guide completion of billions of dollars in projects to keep millions of city residents and visitors moving.