Charles Ventura and Olivia Sanchez USA TODAY Published 12:04 AM EDT Jul 14, 2019 Authorities were scrambling to restore electricity in Manhattan on Saturday following a massive power outage that left many businesses and thousands without electricity. Officials said that a transformer fire triggered the power outage, which affected at least 38,000 customers. Power went out at much of Rockefeller Center and reached the Upper West Side, according to the Associated Press. The power outage comes 42 years to the day after The Great Blackout of 1977, which left most of New York City without electricity. Here's what we know about Saturday's widespread blackout: Were injuries or damage reported? New York authorities said there were no reports of fatalities or injuries. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has directed a state agency to conduct an investigation into the blackout. He said in a statement that although no injuries have been … [Read more...] about New York City power outage: Here’s what we know now
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Power returning after massive New York City outage
New York power outage: What we know so farPower is returning after parts of New York City suffered an outage at 6:47 p.m.Con Edison CEO John McAvoy said about 72,000 customers were affected at the height of the outage.8th Ave. was closed from 42nd St. to 72nd St.The cause is being investigated.Four subway stations lost power, impacting several subway lines. Several Broadway productions canceled Saturday night's shows, but some actors took to the streets to perform.Parts of New York City went dark Saturday in a massive power outage that affected 72,000 customers at its height, the CEO of New York City's utility company, Con Edison, said. John McAvoy said the cause was still under investigation, but said it was unlikely to be a manhole fire or an excessive load of power. The power went out at 6:47 p.m. from West 42nd St. to West 72nd St. and from 5th Ave. west to the Hudson River. Five of the six networks were restored by 10:30 p.m., McAvoy said. There were no reported … [Read more...] about Power returning after massive New York City outage
Helicopter crashes onto roof of New York City high rise
John Bacon and Kevin McCoy USA TODAY Published 3:47 PM EDT Jun 10, 2019 NEW YORK – A helicopter crashed into a building on 7th Avenue on Monday, killing the pilot, starting a fire and halting traffic on nearby streets in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the city Fire Department said. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said preliminary information indicated the helicopter made an emergency landing on the building. He said he did not know why. "There was a fire when the helicopter hit the roof," he said. "We believe the fire is under control. "Most importantly, (there is) no evidence that it was anything other than an aircraft accident, an aircraft emergency landing, etc." he said. The crash onto the roof of the AXI Equitable building drew a major police and fire response to the area not far from Times Square and Rockefeller Center. Streets around the crash site were closed on a gray, rainy day in the city. Cuomo said no one in the building was injured. "People … [Read more...] about Helicopter crashes onto roof of New York City high rise
The best hotels in New York City
New York City is brimming with show-stopping hotels, so deciding where to stay can often be overwhelming. Which is why we’ve decided to do the hard yards for you and curate our pick of the best. From best design to best icon and best rooftop pool, consider your next trip across the Atlantic sorted. You can find our pick of the best hotels in New York City below. Best for city views: The Ludlow Where? Lower East Side. Towering above eateries and boutiques that have now infiltrated the former tenement district, The Ludlow is a hip new hotel in New York’s Lower East Side. Just around the corner from Katz Deli (of When Harry Met Sally fame) and a 10-minute walk from Chinatown, the location is ideal for exploring. Yet, the Dirty French bistro and the garden bar on the ground floor may just entice you to stay – as will the rooms with stunning views across the city. Be sure to head to the rooftop to watch the sunset as the city turns on its twinkling lights. You can read … [Read more...] about The best hotels in New York City
New York considers fining pedestrians for texting while crossing
In New York City, it seems no one can afford to miss an email or reply to a chat late, even if that means checking their phones when crossing the street. But soon these daredevils could get hit with a fine for their reckless behavior. A bill banning texting while walking has been introduced to New York’s state senate. If the bill passes into law, New Yorkers can expect to be fined from $25 to $250 if police officers catch them “using a portable electronic device while crossing a roadway”. There are some people who would be exempted, including “an emergency response operator” and employees of a hospital, physician’s office or fire department, among others. About 300 pedestrian fatalities occur annually in New York state. And while it’s unclear how many of these deaths happened because a pedestrian wasn’t looking while walking, John Liu, the New York state senator who introduced the bill, is determined to lower that figure significantly. … [Read more...] about New York considers fining pedestrians for texting while crossing