Con Edison restores heat to Upper West Side apartment building
Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building.
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Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building.
Tenants of a building on the Upper West Side finally have their heat back after they were left in the cold for three weeks. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HxH86S
Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
The energy provider dispatched their in-house emergency crews to cut down branches of trees near power lines.
Con Edison says it knows this storm could be a dangerous one that could leave many without power. So they say they've brought in reinforcements: About 1,000 workers from out of state. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Businesses along Second Avenue are at a standstill as emergency crews continue their work, and the city hasn't provided an update on when the area will reopen.
Business owners told CBS New York's Tim McNicholas on Thursday night that they are losing thousands during the ongoing cleanup.
Officials continue to test the air quality in the area for any possible asbestos, while advising people to stay inside. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from Midtown East.
People were kept away from the area for several blocks, and those inside neighboring buildings were advised to shelter in place.
Parts of Second and Third avenues were still shut down Wednesday night for a massive cleanup. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The Office of Emergency Management says masks are available on scene for those who want them, while awaiting the environmental testing for possible asbestos.
The steam leak that shut down streets Wednesday in Manhattan caused some confusion with residents who live in the area. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with people who said they had no idea what was going on.
Officials said an underground steam leak starting building up around 2 a.m. before causing the pipe to burst at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
While it was a brief power outage, it caused serious issues for those in elevators citywide, including at Grand Central and Penn Station.
Con Edison reported a very brief power outage for a fraction of a second overnight that officials say affected nearly every single home across the five boroughs, as well as Long Island and Westchester County. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest on the impact to elevators and subways across the city.
Con Edison's president tells CBS New York's John Dias while the overnight power outage was brief, it likely impacted nearly every home across the city, Long Island and Westchester County.
Con Edison helped the school pay for energy-efficient upgrades that are already paying off.
Over 400 customers were originally without power as Con Edison worked to make repairs.
Con Ed said restoration crews are on the way. They're reminding customers to conserve power.
So far with these scorching temperatures, Con Edison says its system has performed well. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rNLdiw
Thousands of Con Edison customers were without power in the New Rochelle area Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rNLdiw
The city is expecting its heat index levels to reach 105 degrees Thursday and up to 108 degrees Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has some tips for how to beat the heat.
The affected area includes 62,000 customers on the east side of Staten Island.
The utility is asking customers in certain parts of New York City to conserve their energy.
Make sure to inspect air conditioners, close blinds, and clean refrigerator coils.
