Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power On Long Island Power was restored to thousands of Long Islanders overnight as the area recovers from the first major winter storm of the year. PSEG Long Island reported that as of 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, power had been restored to nearly 21,000 of the company’s customers after hundreds worked through the night to make repairs following the storm. As of 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, there were still 50 active outages being repaired by PSEG crews, impacting less than 500 of its 1,169,066 customers. In Suffolk. 430 customers remained without power, including 211 in Islip, and 92 in East Hampton. Another 33 …
Thousands Of Long Islanders Without Power During Height Of Nor'easter Thousands Of Long Islanders Without Power During Height Of Nor'easter
Thousands Of Long Islanders Without Power During Height Of Nor'easter Thousands on Long Island are now without power during the height of the Nor’easter, which has already brought nearly a foot of snow to much of the region and wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour. As of 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, PSEG Long Island was reporting 84 active outages, impacting 3,128 of the company’s 1,169,066 customers, most of which were in Suffolk. In Suffolk, 2,971 of PSEG’s 643,359 customers were without service, with the most outages reported in Babylon (1,707), Southampton (661), and East Hampton (513). In Nassau, 150 customers lost power - 125 in Hempstead, 14 in North …
Some Remain Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Long Island Some Remain Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Long Island
Some Remain Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Long Island Some remain without power on Long Island after a potent storm system swept through the region Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. Just after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26,  PSEG Long Island is reporting 253 customers still lacking power, with 146 in Suffolk and 105 in Nassau. Just before 8 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, a total of 8,194 PSEG Long Island customers were without power as a result of 319 separate outages.  Most of those outages Christmas morning were in Nassau County, where 6,513 were without power at this time on Friday. Related story: Snow Way! Mothe…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island A powerful storm system bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds has resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, leading to road closures and power outages. Just before 8 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 PSEG Long Island is reporting 8,194 customers without power as a result of 319 separate outages. Most of the outages are in Nassau County, where 6,513 were without power. In areas hardest hit, residents are being urged to avoid travel Christmas morning to allow utility crews to clear roadways and conduct repairs. Winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour occ…
Strong Winds May Cause Service Interruptions, PSEG Long Island Warns Strong Winds May Cause Service Interruptions, PSEG Long Island Warns
Strong Winds May Cause Service Interruptions, Pseg Long Island Warns PSEG Long Island is warning customers that high winds and heavy rain forecasted for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Dec. 25 could lead to power outages.  “As we closely monitor this latest weather event, our crews are prepared and ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible to restore power so customers can celebrate the holidays,” said John O’Connell, vice president of Transmission & Distribution at PSEG Long Island. “We are asking our employees to forego holiday vacation to fulfill our commitment to bring customers safe and reliable power, regardless of extreme w…
State Seeks $70M In Damages From PSEG Long Island For Tropical Storm Isaias Response State Seeks $70M In Damages From PSEG Long Island For Tropical Storm Isaias Response
State Seeks $70M In Damages From Pseg Long Island For Tropical Storm Isaias Response Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Long Island Power Authority has filed legal action against PSEG Long Island for breach of contract and its performance in response to Tropical Storm Isaias.  The complaint seeks $70 million in damages for PSEG Long Island's failure to adequately oversee outage management and communications systems from the Tuesday, Aug. 4 storm that affected more than 900,000 customers, the Governor's Office said. The suit also claims a lack of business continuity plans that would have provided a failsafe option when key systems broke down.  The filing is a dire…
Here Are Long Island Communities Hit Hardest By Power Outages As Strong Storm Sweeps Through Here Are Long Island Communities Hit Hardest By Power Outages As Strong Storm Sweeps Through
Here Are Long Island Communities Hit Hardest By Power Outages As Strong Storm Sweeps Through Thousands on Long Island were left without power on Monday afternoon as storms swept through the region, bringing rain and wind gusts approaching 50 mph. As of around 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, PSEG Long Island crews were working to repair nearly 300 active outages that were impacting 9,346 of the company’s 1,167,714 customers. In Suffolk, 5,140 customers were reporting outages, with another 4,188 in Nassau and 18 in the Rockaway Peninsula. Brookhaven was hit the hardest, with a total of 2,418 customers reporting outages, followed by Riverhead (795), East Hampton (342), Southold (308), Sou…
Isaias: Utility Companies Face Fines Of $137M After Investigation Into Storm Response Isaias: Utility Companies Face Fines Of $137M After Investigation Into Storm Response
Isaias: Utility Companies Face Fines Of $137M After Investigation Into Storm Response Utility companies in New York are facing millions in fines for their muted and unprepared response to Tropical Storm Isaias after the New York State Public Service Commission completed its months-long investigation into their responses. Con Edison, Orange & Rockland Utilities, and Central Hudson now face fines of more than $137 million in total. PSEG Long Island was investigated, and numerous failures were also found for their failures to communicate or have a proper response plan in place. PSEG’s punishment will be determined by the Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees. Ear…
These LI Communities Most Affected By Power Outages From Fast-Moving Storm That Topples Trees These LI Communities Most Affected By Power Outages From Fast-Moving Storm That Topples Trees
These LI Communities Most Affected By Power Outages From Fast-Moving Storm That Topples Trees Thousands were left without power on Long Island overnight as storms rocked the region, toppling trees, downing power lines, and prompting a tornado warning from the National Weather Service. Storms caused devastating damage on Sunday, Nov. 15, bringing wind gusts of upwards of 45 mph, leaving hundreds still waiting to turn the lights back on as of Monday, Nov. 16, according to PSEG Long Island. PSEG crews worked overnight on repairs across Long Island, though there were still 130 active outages impacting nearly 1,000 of the utility company’s 1,164,550 customers as of 9:20 a.m. on Monday. …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Winds Sweep Through Long Island Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Winds Sweep Through Long Island
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Winds Sweep Through Long Island Utility crews on Long Island worked through the night to make repairs on hundreds of reported power outages that left thousands of area residents in the dark overnight. PSEG Long Island is still working on active outages more than 24 hours after wind storms downed trees and power lines, causing outages throughout the region. As of around midday Tuesday, Nov. 3, the 28 outages were impacting 146 of PSEG’s Long Island customers - 12 in Nassau, 132 in Suffolk. The most impacted areas were in Brookhaven (75 customers without power), Riverhead (41), Hempstead (8), Smithtown (7), and Islip (5). …
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Thousands on Long Island were left without power after an overnight storm brought rain and wind gusts to the region, sending tree limbs and power lines flying. As of 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, crews from PSEG Long Island were still working to repair 154 active outages, which were impacting 5,081 of its 1,162,328 customers. In Suffolk, 4,134 of PSEG’s 637,780 customers were still reporting outages: Brookhaven: 2,818; Southampton: 338; Smithtown: 288; East Hampton: 140; Southold: 122; Babylon: 120; Huntington: 119; Riverhead: 107; Islip: 82. In Nassau, 939 of PSEG’s 488,619 were sti…
Storms Knock Out Power On Long Island: Here's Latest Breakdown Storms Knock Out Power On Long Island: Here's Latest Breakdown
Storms Knock Out Power On Long Island: Here's Latest Breakdown Some on Long Island are still without power after a storm rolled through the region, bringing hail, rain, and wind gusts approaching 70 mph that sent tree limbs flying and downing power lines. PSEG Long Island crews worked around the clock to make repairs following Thursday’s storms, with 26 outages still reported as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, impacting nearly 200 customers. In Suffolk County, outages were still reported in Brookhaven (45), Islip (42), Southampton (15), Babylon, East Hampton, and Southold (less than five). In Nassau County, outages were still being reported in Hempste…