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Roosevelt Island

May 24, 2013

Con Ed Reduces Voltage After Queensboro Bridge Fire

The utility company also asked customers not to use appliances including washers and dryers.

Chelsea

March 28, 2013

High Line Lights Still Not Working Five Months After Sandy

Friends of the High Line said they planned to have the lights back on next week.

New York City

February 09, 2013

New York Digs Out as City Dodges Worst of Snowstorm

Snowstorm Nemo dumped several inches of snow on the city, but it was spared the worst.

Gerritsen Beach

November 21, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Victims Celebrate Thanksgiving, Even Without Power

Despite Hurricane Sandy's disruptions, New Yorkers find ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Columbia Street Waterfront District

November 16, 2012

With No Power, Waterfront Bike Shop Repairs By Candlelight

Mechanics at Dog Day Cyclery repair bikes by candlelight for 18th day without power or heat.

New York City

November 14, 2012

Power Restored to Final NYCHA Developments Left in the Dark by Sandy

Many residents in public housing are still waiting for their heat and hot water to be restored, however.

Lower East Side

November 14, 2012

Rent Refunds Coming to LES Residents With No Heat, Power or Water

Tenants of Knickerbocker Village will see rents refunded after two weeks spent without utilities.

Red Hook

November 13, 2012

As Red Hook Residents Plead for Heat and Hot Water, NYCHA Goes Door-to-Door

Accountants and budget analysts were among those who helped NYCHA canvass Brooklyn's largest project.

Lower East Side

November 13, 2012

LES Residents Still Without Power and Heat Threaten Rent Strike

Residents of Knickerbocker Village are considering a rent strike after two weeks in the dark and cold.

Red Hook

November 12, 2012

Power Restored to Part of Red Hook Houses

Although the lights are back on for some residents, others are still in the dark.

Far Rockaway

November 12, 2012

Powerless Far Rockaway Tenants Want Generators like NYCHA Residents

NYCHA apartments have generators powering them, while other subsidized housing is still in the dark.

New York City

November 08, 2012

Nor'easter Knocks Out Power to 55,000 Customers, Con Edison Says

The storm swept through a little more than a week after Hurricane Sandy crippled the city.

South Beach

November 07, 2012

Staten Island Residents Brace Themselves for Nor’easter

Many decided to weather the storm in their homes, many of which lack heat and power.

Chelsea

November 05, 2012

Chelsea Residents Frigid As Fulton Houses Regain Power, but No Heat

Residents have relied on open ovens, boiling water, layered clothes and donated blankets to stay warm.

Far Rockaway

November 04, 2012

LIPA Substation Dry After Sandy, but Rockaways Could Wait Weeks for Power

LIPA crews dried out the substation responsible for powering The Rockaways, but power could take time.