Con Ed shuts power to more than 1,500 customers in Jackson Heights, Queens

Some people in Middle Village and Jackson Heights, Queens were without power overnight into Friday morning. 

Con Ed said it had to shut off power to some 1,559 customers temporarily to prevent extended outages. 

The power was expected to be restored Friday, the company said. 

Con Ed workers say there is some old infrastructure in the area that appears to be fried. They didn't say if it's specifically weather related. 

The move comes as New York City is smothered in high heat and humidity. 

CBS News New York spoke with homeowners on 68th Street near Elliott Avenue.

"If i have to go over to my son's house, I'll go. My husband just came out of the hospital," resident Marilyn Muzo said. "He's going to help bring him downstairs. It's a really big inconvenience." 

"The power went out about 10 last night. My son went a few blocks away because he had work this morning," resident John DiMario said. 

Thursday night, Con Ed said it was reducing voltage in parts of Central Queens by 8% in order to make repairs and protect equipment.

The impacted area ranged from the East River on the north end, to 45th Avenue and the Long Island Rail Road on the southern end, the BQE on the west end, and Grand Central Parkway on the east end. Some 80,000 customers were in the area which includes Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst. 

Con Ed asked customers in the area not to use high energy appliances like washers and dryers while repairs were underway. 

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