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2,000 Brooklyn Homes Without Power After Severe Storm

2/3/2026

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Over 2,000 households in Boerum Hill and Park Slope, Brooklyn, remain without power after a severe weather outage began Friday.
Con Edison says melting snow and road salt have damaged underground equipment, disrupting residents and local businesses.
Con Edison expects full restoration by Wednesday morning, and crews are working continuously as a warming center remains open.
City officials, including City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, call for better preparedness for future storms.

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Over 2,000 households in Boerum Hill and Park Slope, Brooklyn, remain without power after a severe weather outage began Friday.
Con Edison says melting snow and road salt have damaged underground equipment, disrupting residents and local businesses.
Con Edison expects full restoration by Wednesday morning, and crews are working continuously as a warming center remains open.
City officials, including City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, call for better preparedness for future storms.