Light was visible from Jersey, Rye NY, North Shore Nassau and Western Sufgolk Counties and much of the East Bronx and Upprr East Side Mahattan. Exploding transformers, there were two, were felt in Dtoris, Jackson Heights, Wooddide, and areas of The Bronx. Power off in parts of LaGuardia.
Two at once would definitely get your attention.
There should be a zhitload of “social media” pics by now.