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July 4, 2012
After 3 Days of Blackouts, Con Edison Promises Infrastructure Upgrades
On-and-off blackout at Bergen Street and Flatbush Avenue were due to overburdened equipment, a spokesman said.
Park Slope Patch
by Amy Sara Clark and Will Yakowicz
Following 72 hours of intermittent power failure for at least 122 businesses and homes near Bergen Street and Flatbush, a Con Edison spokesman said the problem is due to increased “usage in the area.”
The explanation came after two manhole fires over three days caused power disruptions to the subway, nearby apartment buildings, restaurants and even the NYPD's 78th Precinct.
The on-and-off blackouts caused residents and merchants alike to suffer.
“This is ridiculous, I can’t tell you how exhausted I am,” said Eyal Hen, who owns the nearby Fish and Sip and Chickpea. “Three days in a row and we’re losing business, losing thousands and thousands of dollars. I can’t even talk about it anymore.”
For those wondering, the growth in demand is not due to the soon-to-open Barclays Center. “We already have engineered for that, separately from the surrounding community,” said Chris Olert, the electric company's assistant director of media relations.
Sure they have.
Posted by eric at July 4, 2012 10:24 AM