Hundreds Without Power After Downed Tree Falls On Wires In Yorktown, Causes Road Closure

Hundreds of residents in Northern Westchester have lost power thanks to a downed tree that took out wires and caused an intersection to close.

The intersection of Blinn Road and Journeys End Road in Yorktown is closed thanks to a downed tree.
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Ben Crnic

01/07/2025 4:15 p.m.

The tree fell in the area of the intersection of Blinn Road and Journeys End Road in Yorktown, which is closed as of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Yorktown Police announced.

Authorities are now waiting for Con Edison to respond to the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

According to Con Edison, over 200 customers in the area are without electricity as a result. The estimated time of restoration is 7:00 p.m.

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