Isaias Power Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Long Island Locales Isaias Power Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Long Island Locales
Isaias Power Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Long Island Locales Thousands on Long Island remain without power nearly a week after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the East Coast. As of 9:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 45,621 of PSEG Long Island’s 1,162,445 customers remained without power six days after the storm toppled trees, limbs, and power lines. In Suffolk County, 22,795 of PSEG’s 638,022 customers were without power, while 22,736 of its 488,488 Nassau County customers were still reporting outages. PSEG officials said that “the damage to many of these circuits is extensive, and as these individual damage spots are assessed, estimated restoration t…
Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open
Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open PSEG Long Island said it has opened six customer outreach centers, starting Sunday, Aug. 9, and extended restoration times as thousands of Long Islanders remain without power five days after Tropical Storm Isaias barreled through the region. The centers are open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (or while supplies last), providing people with free water and ice. "To ensure we maintain the physical distancing necessary for the safety of our employees and customers, the centers will offer drive-thru service," PSEG Long Island said. The Sunday locations are: Patchogue – 460 E Main St Brentwood – 16…
Isaias: Optimum Provides Outage Update Isaias: Optimum Provides Outage Update
Isaias: Optimum Provides Outage Update After receiving a cacophony of complaints from angry customers due to its response to Tropical Storm Isaias, Optimum has provided an update for residents still without service in the wake of the storm. Isaias shook the East Coast toppled trees and limbs onto power lines and utility poles, leaving hundreds of thousands in a lurch as they lost electricity and cellular services. In the days following the storm, there has been a bevy of complaints coming from power-provider and Internet/WiFi customers who are eager to get back to normal while still combating the COVID-19 crisis. Many have not…
New Long Island Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Time Extended New Long Island Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Time Extended
New Long Island Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Time Extended Click here for a new, updated story - Long Island Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times Extended Again; Outreach Centers Open The estimated time for complete power restoration on Long Island in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias has been extended. PSEG utility crews were working to repair outages affecting 195,172 of its 1,162,375 customers on Long Island as of 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.  According to PSEG, the estimated time for complete power restoration is now 8:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10. PSEG said due to the extent of storm damage, jobs are requiring more work …
New Isaias Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times, LI Communities Most Affected New Isaias Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times, LI Communities Most Affected
New Isaias Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times, LI Communities Most Affected Some Long Islanders could be without power until early next week as PSEG continues working to repair nearly 20,000 outages three days after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc on the East Coast. PSEG utility crews were working to repair 19,270 outages that were affecting 202,398 of their customers on Long Island as of 9:20 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 as they continue clearing trees, limbs, wires, and debris. According to PSEG, 85 percent of its customers should have power restored by the end of the day on Friday, while the estimated time for complete power restoration is 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug…
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response'
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Utility companies in New York are being investigated after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the state, leaving tens of thousands without power a day later. Hundreds of thousands of power outages were reported throughout the state when the storm struck on Tuesday, Aug. 4, leaving thousands in the dark a day later, with some restoration efforts not expected to be complete until the weekend. The Department of Public Service will probe storm planning and response by Verizon, PSEG Long Island, Con Edison, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and New York State Elec…
Isaias New Update: These Long Island Communities Most Affected By Power Outages Isaias New Update: These Long Island Communities Most Affected By Power Outages
Isaias New Update: These Long Island Communities Most Affected By Power Outages More than 300,000 Long Islanders remain in the dark a day after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region, toppling trees and power lines. PSEG Long Island was responding to 13,478 active outages as of around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, which were impacting 320,769 of its 1,162,375 customers. Of the 320,69 outages, 197,383 were impacted in Suffolk, with 141,608 still without power in Nassau. An additional 4,629 customers in the Rockaway Peninsula were also reporting outages. In Suffolk, outages were reported in: Brookhaven: 58,940; Islip: 41,968; Huntington: 37,542; Smithtown: 2…
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power On Long Island; Over 2M Outages On East Coast Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power On Long Island; Over 2M Outages On East Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias Update: 100K Without Power On Long Island; Over 2M Outages On East Coast Click here for a new, updated story - Tropical Storm Isaias: 320K Now Without Power On Long Island; Some LIRR Service Suspended Nearly 100,000 Long Islanders have been left without power as Tropical Storm Isaias sped through the region. PSEG Long Island crews were working to repair 2,346 active outages as of 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, which left 95,980 of its 1,162,375 customers without power. There were 71,135 (14.56 percent of their customers) outages reported in Nassau County, with another 24,068 (3.77 percent) outages in Suffolk County. An additional 777 outages were being repor…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Long Island Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Long Island
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Long Island Utility crews from PSEG Long Island worked through the night to restore power to more than 48,200 customers after thunderstorms struck the region, downing trees, and felling power lines. As of 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, PSEG was still reporting 490 active outages, which were impacting 2,100 customers. In Nassau, there were still 476 outages, while Suffolk was reporting 1,617 customers still without power. Previous story: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines On Long Island Outages still being reported by town: Huntington: 972; North Hempstead: 268; Smi…
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Long Island House, Knocking It Off Foundation Garbage Truck Crashes Into Long Island House, Knocking It Off Foundation
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Long Island House, Knocking It Off Foundation A garbage truck knocked a Long Island house off its foundation after the driver lost control of it and slammed into another vehicle and then the house. The incident took place around 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, on Bethel Road in Albertson, said the Nassau County Police. The driver of the truck, who reportedly bailed out of the vehicle before it crashed, received minor injuries, police said. It was not clear if the vehicle hit was parked or driving by, police said they have reports of only the driver being injured. Police said the crash knocked down power lines in the area causing outages …
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front A quick-moving storm system that brought a blast of snow to the region has moved east, but a strong approaching cold front will result in snow squalls, snow showers, gusty winds and a drop in temperatures across the area. The squalls, which could produce a coating to an inch of accumulation, are expected on Wednesday, Jan. 8, mainly in the late morning through the afternoon. They may bring brief low visibilities down to a quarter-mile or less. For New York City, Long Island, Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, a Wind Advisory is in effect fr…
Fire Destroys Popular Long Island Bagel Shop, Neighboring Tutoring Business Fire Destroys Popular Long Island Bagel Shop, Neighboring Tutoring Business
Fire Destroys Popular Long Island Bagel Shop, Neighboring Tutoring Business A popular Long Island bagel store suffered heavy damage after a delivery van went up in flames, which spread to the building over the weekend, officials said. First responders were dispatched to Bagel Express and Eye Level Learning Center in Williston Park on Hillside Avenue at approximately 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, when a four-alarm fire broke out. Upon arrival, police said that they found a 2008 Chrysler delivery truck from Bagel Express fully engulfed in flames. Police said that the van was parked close to the building, and it spread to both businesses, causing “extensive damage.” The f…