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local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Power Outages Plague NYC: Elevator Stranded, Lights Flicker, and More"

A Con Edison power outage in New York City caused brief power drops citywide, leading to elevator malfunctions, subway delays, and reports of people being stranded in elevators overnight. The outage was caused by a piece of high voltage electrical equipment failing at a substation in Brooklyn. While the outage was brief, it resulted in serious issues for those in elevators, with around 178 elevators and escalators impacted and two people getting stuck. The power outage also caused sporadic subway signal issues and blown fuses. Con Edison estimates that nearly every home across the five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County were impacted.

via CBS New York|

#con-edison #elevators #local-news

power-outage2 years ago•2 min saved

"NY Power Outage: Elevator Traps and Brief Blackout Caused by Brooklyn Power Plant Incident"

A power outage in New York City left residents trapped in elevators and caused flickering lights and internet outages. Smoke was seen rising from a Con Edison substation in Brooklyn, where an explosion was reported. The outage was caused by a disruption during the restoration of a transmission line, resulting in a citywide power surge. Con Edison stated that the issue at the substation caused a dip or surge in power. The outage extended beyond the five boroughs, affecting areas in New Jersey, Long Island, and the lower Hudson Valley. The FDNY responded to reports of power outages and stuck elevators, but there were no disruptions to hospitals or critical care facilities. No criminality is suspected.

via New York Post |

#brooklyn #con-edison #elevators