Northeast
NY AG taunts Trump about interest he owes on civil fraud judgment
New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared to taunt former President Trump about the interest he may own in a civil fraud judgment.
Trump’s legal team on Monday appealed a Feb. 16 ruling from New York Judge Arthur Engoron’s finding him liable for more than $350 million in damages in the civil fraud case brought against him by James. Engoron ordered Trump to pay just over $354 million, with post-judgment interest accruing at nearly $112,000 per day.
“In a massive victory, we won our case against Donald Trump for engaging in years of incredible financial fraud to enrich himself. Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., Eric Trump, and his former executives must pay over $450 million in disgorgement and interest,” James wrote on X, celebrating on the same day of the judgment.
On Feb. 23, James, who has denied having a “personal vendetta” against Trump despite remarks suggesting otherwise, posted flatly, “$464,576,230.62.”
“+$114,553.04,” she added in another post the next day, referring to the potential added interest Trump may be on the hook for.
TRUMP APPEALS RULING IN MASSIVE NY CIVIL FRAUD CASE
Again, on Feb. 25, James posted, “+$114,553.04 = $464,805,336.70.”
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she is “prepared” to ask the judge to seize former President Trump’s assets if he cannot pay the $354 million judgment handed down in his civil fraud case. (ABC News/Screenshot/Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)
James’ case also targeted Trump’s family and the Trump Organization.
Engoron ruled that Trump and co-defendants – his adult sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and two former Trump Organization executives – were liable for “persistent and repeated fraud,” “falsifying business records,” “issuing false financial statements,” “conspiracy to falsify false financial statements,” “insurance fraud,” and “conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.”
The former president’s lawyers filed notices of appeal Monday, asking the state’s mid-level appeals court to overturn Engoron’s Feb. 16 verdict in James’ lawsuit and reverse staggering penalties that threaten to wipe out Trump’s cash reserves.
Former President Trump, center, surrounded by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, on Feb. 24, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina, before Trump defeated opponent Nikki Haley in the state’s Republican primary. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Trump’s lawyers wrote in court papers that they are asking the appeals court to decide whether Engoron “committed errors of law and/or fact” and whether he abused his discretion or “acted in excess” of his jurisdiction. A notice of appeal starts the appeals process in New York. Trump’s lawyers will have an opportunity to expand on their grievances in subsequent court filings.
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Trump was not required to pay his penalty or post a bond in order to appeal, and appealing will not automatically halt enforcement of the judgment.
The Republican presidential frontrunner has until March 25 to secure a stay, a legal mechanism pausing collection while he appeals. Trump would receive an automatic stay if he puts up money, assets or an appeal bond covering what he owes. Trump’s lawyers could also ask the appeals court to grant a stay without obtaining a bond or with a bond for a lower amount.
New York Attorney General Letitia James addresses the verdict against former President Trump in a civil fraud trial on Feb. 16, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
There was no indication on the court docket Monday that Trump had already posted an appeal bond or asked for a stay, according to The Associated Press.
“We trust that the Appellate Division will overturn this egregious fine and take the necessary steps to restore the public faith in New York’s legal system,” Trump lawyer Alina Habba said.
Trump maintains that he is worth several billion dollars and testified last year that he had about $400 million in cash, in addition to properties and other investments.
James, a Democrat, told ABC News that if Trump is unable to pay, she will seek to seize some of his assets.
Trump said Engoron’s decision, the costliest consequence of his recent legal battles, was “election interference” and “weaponization against a political opponent.” Trump said he was being punished for “having built a perfect company, great cash, great buildings, great everything.”
Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Northeast
Business jet crashes at Maine airport leaving all passengers presumed dead as winter storm pummels US
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All passengers aboard a private business jet that crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night are “presumed to be deceased,” according to authorities.
The deadly plane crash comes as Winter Storm Fern pummels the U.S., snarling air travel, wreaking havoc on the roads and plunging millions of Americans into darkness with widespread power outages.
According to the FAA, there were eight people onboard the plane – seven passengers and one flight crew member. The FAA’s website listed the flight crew member as seriously injured and the passengers as fatalities.
Bangor Police, however, released a statement on Monday saying sources are providing information that has “not been verified or vetted through all appropriate channels before being released.”
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Bangor International Airport in Maine. (WVII)
Bangor Police said “there were six people on the flight. No one from the incident was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased. The identities of the people on the flight are not being released publicly at this time, pending positive identification.”
The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. local time. The FAA said the jet crashed under “unknown circumstances” on departure. The agency said the jet flipped upside down and caught on fire.
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File image of a Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16 personal jet. (Jerry Andre/LAT Images)
The airport remained closed on Monday, according to a news release posted to the Facebook pages of the Bangor Maine Police Department and the Bangor International Airport on Monday morning.
“Multiple emergency crews responded to an aircraft accident at Bangor International Airport (BGR) Sunday night,” according to the release. “At approximately 7:45 p.m. there were reports of an incident involving a single aircraft that was departing from BGR.”
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Bangor International Airport in Maine. (WVII)
“The airport remains closed at this time. There are numerous flight cancellations and diversions,” the release noted.
Many flights around the country have been canceled recently as much of the U.S. has been facing winter weather.
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New York
Video: These Machines Melt Snow Off of NYC Streets in Seconds
new video loaded: These Machines Melt Snow Off of NYC Streets in Seconds
By Daniel Fetherston, Heather Khalifa and Christopher Maag
January 28, 2026
Boston, MA
With snow still piled up, Boston says it’s time to remove your space saver
Mounds of snow continue to make getting around Boston difficult, and a new hurdle for drivers came Wednesday.
The city allows drivers to use space savers — objects placed in a street space that’s already been dug out — for 48 hours after the end of a snow emergency. That deadline came at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
“You have 48 hours to use a space saver after the end of a declared snow emergency,” the city wrote. “By 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, you need to remove it from the street.”
Boston added that space savers can never be used in Bay Village or the South End.
The Boston area experienced significant snowfall Sunday into Monday. While road crews have kept busy since then, huge piles of snow still sit along the sides of the city’s streets — which have become more narrow, along with sidewalks, as drivers and pedestrians are forced to navigate blocked paths.
“City gets rid of snow, I’ll get rid of my space saver,” the top comment under Boston’s Facebook post read.
A shortage of rock salt after one major storm is impacting preparation for more possible snow this weekend.
Residents living on Whiting Street in Roxbury told NBC10 Boston Wednesday that they weren’t surprised it took two days for a plow to come through. They said it’s frustrating, but they kept calling 311 until the snow was cleared.
“We’ve lived here since 1988,” said Bolade Owolewa. “It’s been a problem on and on.”
Boston requires property owners to remove snow from sidewalks within three hours of snow ending. Some remained unshoveled days later, including along Washington Street.
The city issues citations to property owners, but that doesn’t make it easier for people living in the area to get around.
“It’s very dangerous and it’s very slippery,” said Roxbury resident Sigal Pudasaini.
Getting around Boston requires some patience after this weekend’s snowfall, whether you’re walking or driving.
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