Con Edison warns residents to limit power to avoid outages
Con Edison is warning Brooklynites to conserve energy to avoid power outages in several neighborhoods, including Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights and Sunset Park.
Customers in western Brooklyn are being asked to conserve energy while crews repair equipment. Voltage has been reduced by eight percent
“Right now, there is a problem with some of the equipment in Southern Brooklyn,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “If you live in the following neighborhoods, I’m going to pay special attention, and I’m going to ask for your help … residents of Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton, South Park Slope, Greenwood, and Sunset Park. If you live in those neighborhoods, your electric supply is in danger right now.