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Con Edison Restores Power, Cuts Voltage Amid NYC Heat Outages

7/3/2026

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Con Edison began restoring power to thousands in New York City and Westchester Thursday after heat-related outages.
The utility cut voltage 8% and told Westchester and Northeast Bronx customers to limit washers, dryers, microwaves and run air-conditioner at 75-78 °F.
Governor Kathy Hochul said officials are monitoring the grid with Con Edison and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).
At 10:30 p.m. Thursday, the outage map still showed thousands without power.

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Con Edison began restoring power to thousands in New York City and Westchester Thursday after heat-related outages.
The utility cut voltage 8% and told Westchester and Northeast Bronx customers to limit washers, dryers, microwaves and run air-conditioner at 75-78 °F.
Governor Kathy Hochul said officials are monitoring the grid with Con Edison and the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).
At 10:30 p.m. Thursday, the outage map still showed thousands without power.