Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Westchester Communities Are Most Affected Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Westchester Communities Are Most Affected
Isaias New Power Outage Update: These Westchester Communities Are Most Affected Thousands have had power restored, but more than 100,000 in Westchester remain without power days after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc on the region. According to the company, in 36 hours, Con Edison crews reached the halfway mark in restorations following Isaias’ punishing winds and rain that brought down thousands of trees, 78 poles, and other equipment, causing over 580 road closures and approximately 300,000 customer outages. In Westchester, which Con Edison described as the hardest-hit area, 77,599 of the company’s 360,045 remain in the dark, while 24,878 of NYSEG’s 33,278 custome…
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response'
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Utility companies in New York are being investigated after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the state, leaving tens of thousands without power a day later. Hundreds of thousands of power outages were reported throughout the state when the storm struck on Tuesday, Aug. 4, leaving thousands in the dark a day later, with some restoration efforts not expected to be complete until the weekend. The Department of Public Service will probe storm planning and response by Verizon, PSEG Long Island, Con Edison, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and New York State Elec…
Isaias: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In Westchester Isaias: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In Westchester
Isaias: Here's How Many Are Now Without Power In Westchester More than 100,000 Westchester residents remain in the dark a day after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, toppling trees and power lines. In one of the largest outage events in its history, 95,054 of Con Edison’s 360,045 customers remain without power as the utility company deals with 5,067 outages as of around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. NYSEG was also reporting that 28,734 of its 33,278 Westchester customers are reporting outages. “The storm’s gusting winds shoved trees and branches onto power lines, bringing those lines and other equipment down and leaving 257,000 custo…
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power In Westchester; 2.5M Outages On East Coast Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power In Westchester; 2.5M Outages On East Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power In Westchester; 2.5M Outages On East Coast More 100,000 Westchester residents were left without power as Tropical Storm Isaias brought whipping winds approaching 80 mph swept through the region, leaving millions on the East Coast without power. Con Edison crews are working to repair a total of 5,401 reported outages in Westchester, which is impacting 77,741 of their 360,045 customers. NYSEG is also reporting an additional 28,209 outages in Westchester. Yonkers (7,937 outages) was hit the hardest by the storm, and there were more than 3,000 outages reported in New Rochelle (5,753), Greenburgh (4,466), Harrison (3,859), White Plains …
Thousands In Westchester Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area Thousands In Westchester Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area
Thousands In Westchester Without Power As Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Area Click here for a new, updated story: Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power In Westchester; 2.5M Outages On East Coast Thousands of residents are without power as Tropical Storm Isaias brings whipping winds and rain to the region, toppling trees limbs and power lines. Con Edison was reporting 101 outages impacting 1,868 of their 360,045 Westchester customers as of 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Of NYSEG's 33,278 customers in Westchester, 1,678 were without power. More than 100 Con Ed customers in Yonkers (534), Greenburgh (346), Rye (240), Pleasantville (218), Larchmont (140)…
Strong Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Westchester Strong Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Westchester
Strong Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Westchester Hundreds in Westchester have lost power as a strong cold front ahead of an approaching storm system has brought whipping winds to the region. As of 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, Con Edison was reporting six outages in Westchester, which led to power outages for 336 of its 360,045 customers. One NYSEG customer in Bedford was also reporting a power outage. Outages were reported in New Rochelle (impacting 268 customers), Hastings-on-Hudson (65), Rye Brook, Tarrytown, and Yonkers (one each). According to Con Edison, customers can expect complete restoration no later than 4 p.m., though the br…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Westchester Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Westchester
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Westchester Thousands of Westchester residents remain without power a day after thunderstorms struck the region, taking down tree limbs and power lines. As of 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, Con Edison was reporting that 3,637 of its 348,198 Westchester residents were still without power. Additionally, 3,969 of NYSEG’s Northern Westchester customers were still in the dark. The hardest-hit municipalities were in Northern Westchester, with Yorktown reporting 1,954 outages, followed by Bedford (1,022 outages), Somers (685), Cortlandt (651), New Castle (413), Briarcliff Manor (412), and Ossining (401). …
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Westchester Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Westchester
Storm With Gusty Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Westchester Thousands are without power in Westchester as storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 70 mph that toppled tree limbs, downed power lines, and forced the closure of many roads. As of 12:15 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Con Edison was reporting 409 outages that were impacting 8,139 of its 348,198 customers. NYSEG was responding to multiple outages that left 7,238 customers in parts of Northern Westchester the dark. A total of 2,089 outages are being reported in Cortland, followed by North Salem (1,584 outages), Bedford (1,296), Briarcliff Manor (1,213 outages), York…
Line Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Knock Out Power In Westchester Line Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Knock Out Power In Westchester
Line Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Knock Out Power In Westchester Hundreds in Westchester have been left without power as a line of storms bringing gusty winds and heavy rain swept through the area. As of 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, there were 13 reported outages in Westchester, Con Edison announced, impacting 418 of its 348,198 customers. An additional 40 NYSEG customers in Westchester were without power. Of the Con Edison customers, 240 outages were reported in New Rochelle, followed by Mount Pleasant (82 outages), Sleepy Hollow (37); Scarsdale (29), New Castle (12), and Briarcliff Manor. Other municipalities reporting outages were: Greenburgh, Moun…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Knocks Out Power In Northern Westchester Tractor-Trailer Crash Knocks Out Power In Northern Westchester
Tractor-Trailer Crash Knocks Out Power In Northern Westchester Traffic is getting back to normal following a truck crash that took out power lines and knocked out electricity in Northern Westchester. The crash took place during the early morning hours in Ossining on Wednesday, March 11, on Route 9 near Havel Street. Ossining Police said on Twitter that currently, all southbound lanes and one northbound lane have reopened. Con Edison expects to have power restored to some 400 customers affected by Wednesday afternoon. Information was not available on the condition of the driver.
Worker On Lift Dies After Striking Power Lines In Westchester Worker On Lift Dies After Striking Power Lines In Westchester
Worker On Lift Dies After Striking Power Lines In Westchester Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Victim In Fatal Westchester Construction Accident A worker on a lift was killed outside a building in Westchester after being electrocuted when his cherry picker struck power lines, police said. The man, who was working at 164 Union Avenue in New Rochelle, was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12 after what is being investigated as possible electrocution, Captain Cosmo Costa, commanding officer of the New Rochelle PD said.  The man was first announced as unconscious around 2:30 p.m. and later pronounced dead approx…
Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Westchester Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Westchester
Damaging Wind Gusts Knock Out Power In Westchester Hundreds of Westchester residents lost power as wind gusts reaching upwards of 55 mph sent power lines flying. As of 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, Con Edison was reporting seven active outages impacting 350 customers. Additionally, 1,161 of NYSEG’s 32,806 Westchester customers were still without power. Bedford (665 customers without power and Pound Ridge (496) were among the hardest hit. Other outages were reported in Greenburgh, New Rochelle, Rye and Yonkers. Complete restoration is expected by approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday. A wind advisory will be in effect until 7 p.m. Friday, while …