Con Edison Will Need To Temporarily Interrupt Service During Work In Westchester Con Edison Will Need To Temporarily Interrupt Service During Work In Westchester
Con Edison Will Need To Temporarily Interrupt Service During Work In Westchester Con Edison customers in part of Westchester may experience temporary interruptions of service during work on a gas project. The gas project will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 5, and run through March 31, in Hartsdale, said Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beechwood Road and Maplewood Road in Hartsdale. Customers will be notified before their service is interrupted, he said. Con Edison customers with questions can email [email protected].
Strong, Gusty Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Westchester County Strong, Gusty Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Westchester County
Strong, Gusty Winds Cause Scattered Power Outages In Westchester County Wind gusts that topped 50 mph left some Westchester residents in the dark on Friday morning. As of 10:20 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 18 of Con Edison’s 348,198 residents were still reporting outages, including residents in Cortlandt, New Castle, New Rochelle, North Castle, Port Chester, and Yonkers. Complete restoration is expected no later than 3 p.m. on Friday. No NYSEG customers were reporting outages in Westchester, though there was approximately 1,000 customers in the entire Hudson Valley without power. Utility crews scrambled overnight to repair hundreds of other reported outages. Win…
Three Underground Manhole Explosions Rock Part Of Southern Westchester Three Underground Manhole Explosions Rock Part Of Southern Westchester
Three Underground Manhole Explosions Rock Part Of Southern Westchester Three underground manhole cover explosions rocked an area in Southern Westchester and left several buildings without power. The incident took place in the Fleetwood section of Mount Vernon around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, on Gramatan Avenue off East Devonia with vibrations, across the area, said Mount Vernon Fire Deputy Chief Jim Lang. The department responded to the area after receiving numerous 911 calls of an explosion, Lang said.  When the department arrived on scene two more explosions occurred underground, he added. The underground manholes that exploded were electrical, and…
Truck Slams Into Pole, Knocking Out Power In Westchester Truck Slams Into Pole, Knocking Out Power In Westchester
Truck Slams Into Pole, Knocking Out Power In Westchester Some New Rochelle residents were temporarily left without power when a truck struck a utility pole in Westchester. A truck driver struck a utility pole in New Rochelle near 94 Lockwood Avenue at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, police said. After striking the pole, power lines were taken down, causing a temporary power outage in the immediate area, which is near Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Crews went quickly to work to restore power in the area, though police said the hospital wasn't impacted. As of 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, just one Con Edison customer was st…
Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Still Closed Following Crash Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Still Closed Following Crash
Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Still Closed Following Crash A live power wire that landed on train tracks during a crash, has been removed and the Metro-North Harlem Line is back up and running to Hartsdale. Town of Greenburgh Police say the Pipeline Drive will remain closed as police conduct an investigation of the crash that took place around 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a Town of Greenburgh vehicle struck a utility pole on the roadway in Edgemont, said Town of Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. A number of vehicles that were parked in Site D were hit by the utility pole when it fell Chief Brian Joseph Ryan said. "The damage was …
Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Reopens Following Crash Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Reopens Following Crash
Metro-North Trains Back Running, Roadway Reopens Following Crash This story has been updated. A live power wire that landed on train tracks during a crash, has been removed and the Metro-North Harlem Line is back up and running to Hartsdale. Town of Greenburgh Police say Pipeline Drive reopened for the evening rush hour after police conducted an investigation of the crash that took place around 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a Town of Greenburgh vehicle struck a utility pole on the roadway in Edgemont, said Town of Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. Con Ed will return to Pipeline Drive Wednesday, Nov. 13 after the morning rush hour to com…
Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through
Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Thousands of Westchester and Putnam residents lost power after storms brought heavy rain and strong wind to the region overnight. As of 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, Con Edison is responding to 161 reported outages, which were impacting 3,199 of its 348,198 customers in Westchester. NYSEG is dealing with 2,271 of its 32,806 customers who were without power. In Putnam County, 2,709 of NYSEG’s 38,310 customers were still left in the dark, while Central Hudson was responding to outages impacting 266 of their 5,153 customers in the county. Among the hardest-hit areas were Greenburgh (755 outage…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Westchester Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Westchester
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Westchester Hundreds in Westchester are still without power following the recent rash of whipping winds and rains that felled power lines and downed trees in the area. As of 9:10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, Con Edison utility crews were still dealing with 16 reported outages, impacting 277 of their 348,198 customers. An additional seven outages were being reported by NYSEG customers. In New Rochelle 165 residents were reporting outages, while 95 Greenburgh residents were still impacted. Other outages were reported in Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge, Somers, Yorktown, Cortlandt, Harrison, Mount Vernon, Por…
Electrical Fire At High-Rise Westchester Apartment Forces Hundreds To Evacuate Electrical Fire At High-Rise Westchester Apartment Forces Hundreds To Evacuate
Electrical Fire At High-Rise Westchester Apartment Forces Hundreds To Evacuate Hundreds of Westchester residents were forced to evacuate a 19-story high rise apartment building in Yonkers when a fire broke out, officials said. A fire broke out at a Central Park Avenue apartment complex shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Flynn said. The fire forced approximately 250 units to be cleared after flames broke out in the building. Flynn said the first responders initially found smoke in the lobby and a fire in the electrical room, which was quickly extinguished. The fire spread to a floor above, but caused minimal damage. The building lo…
Westchester Elementary School Evacuated For Gas Smell Westchester Elementary School Evacuated For Gas Smell
Westchester Elementary School Evacuated For Gas Smell A Westchester elementary school had to be temporarily evacuated when the smell of gas was reported in the area. Colonial Elementary School in Pelham was evacuated as a precaution at approximately noon on Friday, Sept. 27, when there was reports of the smell of gas near the building. Members from the Pelham Fire Department, Pelham Police Department and Con Edison all responded to the scene to investigate the gas odor. School officials noted that all students were safe and accounted for during the evacuation. Students and staff have since been allowed back into the building and resumed a reg…
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Residents Alarmed By Proposed 23 Percent Electric Rate Hike Residents Alarmed By Proposed 23 Percent Electric Rate Hike
Residents Alarmed By Proposed 23 Percent Electric Rate Hike New York State Electric and Gas’ request to increase its electric delivery rate by nearly 23 percent next spring has angered northern Westchester residents and public officials who think the utility's service is unreliable, especially during storms. If the increase is approved, the average NYSEG monthly electrical bill is projected to rise by about $11.30 for the average residential customer. The state Public Service Commission, which will decide whether to approve NYSEG’s request for a 22.7% increase in the electric delivery rate, heard from residents, Westchester County Executive George L…
Thousands In Westchester Left Without Power As Storms Sweep Through Area Thousands In Westchester Left Without Power As Storms Sweep Through Area
Thousands In Westchester Left Without Power As Storms Sweep Through Area Thousands in Westchester have lost power as scattered severe storms sweep through the area. Con Edison was reporting 31 outages as of 4:40 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, impacting 2,238 customers. NYSEG is reporting another 743 customers without power in Northern Westchester. There have been reports of strong storms both in the southern portions of the region, including the New York City area, and farther inland in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. Earlier story: New Round Of Scattered, Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area Scarsdale was among the hardest hit during the initial storm…