Major Blackout Halts Manhattan’s West Side

Last Saturday, a small fire at a Con Edison station in Manhattan made for a big power outage. Around 7pm, over 70,000 New Yorkers were left in the dark–til midnight. Subways were delayed. Traffic lights weren’t working. Some elevators stopped. Business ended early, with restaurants, stores, and Madison Square Garden shut down. In case you missed it, check out the videos above.

Con Edison stated approximately 72,000 people were without power during the peak of the outage. The investigation into the blackout remains ongoing.

Firefighters reported power has been restored in the Times Sq-42 St Station on the 2 and 3 lines.

While most of the power in the area has been restored, firefighters reported electricity is still cut off between 34th St to 42nd St in the subway.

Con Edison reported power has been restored in Manhattan's West Side. To report any additional service outages, call 1-800-75-CONED.

Officers are canvassing subway stations to verify power has been restored. For specific details regarding each line, visit https://new.mta.info.

Additional 911 callers reported stuck elevators near 5th Ave & E 70th St.

Con Edison specialists have been requested at 22 Central Park S due to a sprinkler system activation.

Firefighters rescued multiple victims from a stuck elevator on the 24th floor of a building. One person may be in need of urgent medical attention, however this is unconfirmed.

To report persisting outages, call 1-800-75-CONED or go to coned.com/reportoutage.

Specialized units are working to restore power from 32nd St to 42nd St.

Citizen user wakymax shows specialized units working to contain the situation.

Officers reported the R train has service into Manhattan from Queens. Continue to expect delays.

Specialized units blocked traffic near 8th Ave and 34th St in effort to restore power nearby.

Officers reported power has been restored near 7th Ave & 34th St. There are still major blackouts near 8th Ave.

The FDNY reported the outages span from west 40th St to 72nd St and from 5th Ave to the Hudson River. Con Edison reported over 40k customers are affected. The MTA also reported limited service available on affected lines and advised taking the bus.

Firefighters and EMS personnel are continuing to assist people stuck in elevators.

According to the MTA, there are massive disruptions on the A, C, D, E, F, M, 1, 2 and 3 train lines in Manhattan.

Con Edison stated more than 40,000 people don't currently have power.

The blackout has extended as far as West 72nd St & Riverside Blvd.

Additional officers are being requested to 10 Columbus Circle to assist with crowd control.

Con Edison is reporting there are more than 27,000 people are without power.

Police reported several trains are stuck between 47th to 50th St Rockefeller Center and at the 57th St station.

Firefighters are continuing to respond to reports of people stuck in elevators.

Trains are being rerouted and halted due to the blackout. Expect residual delays.

Officers reported power is out as far south as 45th St & 10th Ave to 57th St & 10th Ave.

Police reported traffic lights remain out from 53rd St to 59th St.

Police reported power is out on Broadway from 55th St to 59th St.

Citizen user maandpa shows police on scene.

Multiple 911 callers reported stuck elevators due to the outage. It's not yet clear how many people are trapped at this time.

Police are directing traffic at locations where traffic lights are out.

Numerous Citizen users show power outages at their location.

Officers reported the blackout may have been caused by a transformer explosion at W 64th St & West End Ave.

Police are responding to numerous calls related to the blackout.

Police are reporting the power is out on the entire block.

Additional officers have been requested to the scene.

Police are responding to a report of a power outage at a train station.

Incident reported at 59 St - Columbus Circle.

Last Saturday, a small fire at a Con Edison station in Manhattan made for a big power outage. Around 7pm, over 70,000 New Yorkers were left in the dark–til midnight. Subways were delayed. Traffic lights weren’t working. Some elevators stopped. Business ended early, with restaurants, stores, and Madison Square Garden shut down. In case you missed it, check out the videos above.

Con Edison stated approximately 72,000 people were without power during the peak of the outage. The investigation into the blackout remains ongoing.

Firefighters reported power has been restored in the Times Sq-42 St Station on the 2 and 3 lines.

While most of the power in the area has been restored, firefighters reported electricity is still cut off between 34th St to 42nd St in the subway.

Con Edison reported power has been restored in Manhattan's West Side. To report any additional service outages, call 1-800-75-CONED.

Officers are canvassing subway stations to verify power has been restored. For specific details regarding each line, visit https://new.mta.info.

Additional 911 callers reported stuck elevators near 5th Ave & E 70th St.

Con Edison specialists have been requested at 22 Central Park S due to a sprinkler system activation.

Firefighters rescued multiple victims from a stuck elevator on the 24th floor of a building. One person may be in need of urgent medical attention, however this is unconfirmed.

To report persisting outages, call 1-800-75-CONED or go to coned.com/reportoutage.

Specialized units are working to restore power from 32nd St to 42nd St.

Citizen user wakymax shows specialized units working to contain the situation.

Officers reported the R train has service into Manhattan from Queens. Continue to expect delays.

Specialized units blocked traffic near 8th Ave and 34th St in effort to restore power nearby.

Officers reported power has been restored near 7th Ave & 34th St. There are still major blackouts near 8th Ave.

The FDNY reported the outages span from west 40th St to 72nd St and from 5th Ave to the Hudson River. Con Edison reported over 40k customers are affected. The MTA also reported limited service available on affected lines and advised taking the bus.

Firefighters and EMS personnel are continuing to assist people stuck in elevators.

According to the MTA, there are massive disruptions on the A, C, D, E, F, M, 1, 2 and 3 train lines in Manhattan.

Con Edison stated more than 40,000 people don't currently have power.

The blackout has extended as far as West 72nd St & Riverside Blvd.

Additional officers are being requested to 10 Columbus Circle to assist with crowd control.

Con Edison is reporting there are more than 27,000 people are without power.

Police reported several trains are stuck between 47th to 50th St Rockefeller Center and at the 57th St station.

Firefighters are continuing to respond to reports of people stuck in elevators.

Trains are being rerouted and halted due to the blackout. Expect residual delays.

Officers reported power is out as far south as 45th St & 10th Ave to 57th St & 10th Ave.

Police reported traffic lights remain out from 53rd St to 59th St.

Police reported power is out on Broadway from 55th St to 59th St.

Citizen user maandpa shows police on scene.

Multiple 911 callers reported stuck elevators due to the outage. It's not yet clear how many people are trapped at this time.

Police are directing traffic at locations where traffic lights are out.

Numerous Citizen users show power outages at their location.

Officers reported the blackout may have been caused by a transformer explosion at W 64th St & West End Ave.

Police are responding to numerous calls related to the blackout.

Police are reporting the power is out on the entire block.

Additional officers have been requested to the scene.

Police are responding to a report of a power outage at a train station.

Incident reported at 59 St - Columbus Circle.

Last Saturday, a small fire at a Con Edison station in Manhattan made for a big power outage. Around 7pm, over 70,000 New Yorkers were left in the dark–til midnight. Subways were delayed. Traffic lights weren’t working. Some elevators stopped. Business ended early, with restaurants, stores, and Madison Square Garden shut down. In case you missed it, check out the videos above.

Con Edison stated approximately 72,000 people were without power during the peak of the outage. The investigation into the blackout remains ongoing.

Firefighters reported power has been restored in the Times Sq-42 St Station on the 2 and 3 lines.

While most of the power in the area has been restored, firefighters reported electricity is still cut off between 34th St to 42nd St in the subway.

Con Edison reported power has been restored in Manhattan's West Side. To report any additional service outages, call 1-800-75-CONED.

Officers are canvassing subway stations to verify power has been restored. For specific details regarding each line, visit https://new.mta.info.

Additional 911 callers reported stuck elevators near 5th Ave & E 70th St.

Con Edison specialists have been requested at 22 Central Park S due to a sprinkler system activation.

Firefighters rescued multiple victims from a stuck elevator on the 24th floor of a building. One person may be in need of urgent medical attention, however this is unconfirmed.

To report persisting outages, call 1-800-75-CONED or go to coned.com/reportoutage.

Specialized units are working to restore power from 32nd St to 42nd St.

Citizen user wakymax shows specialized units working to contain the situation.

Officers reported the R train has service into Manhattan from Queens. Continue to expect delays.

Specialized units blocked traffic near 8th Ave and 34th St in effort to restore power nearby.

Officers reported power has been restored near 7th Ave & 34th St. There are still major blackouts near 8th Ave.

The FDNY reported the outages span from west 40th St to 72nd St and from 5th Ave to the Hudson River. Con Edison reported over 40k customers are affected. The MTA also reported limited service available on affected lines and advised taking the bus.

Firefighters and EMS personnel are continuing to assist people stuck in elevators.

According to the MTA, there are massive disruptions on the A, C, D, E, F, M, 1, 2 and 3 train lines in Manhattan.

Con Edison stated more than 40,000 people don't currently have power.

The blackout has extended as far as West 72nd St & Riverside Blvd.

Additional officers are being requested to 10 Columbus Circle to assist with crowd control.

Con Edison is reporting there are more than 27,000 people are without power.

Police reported several trains are stuck between 47th to 50th St Rockefeller Center and at the 57th St station.

Firefighters are continuing to respond to reports of people stuck in elevators.

Trains are being rerouted and halted due to the blackout. Expect residual delays.

Officers reported power is out as far south as 45th St & 10th Ave to 57th St & 10th Ave.

Police reported traffic lights remain out from 53rd St to 59th St.

Police reported power is out on Broadway from 55th St to 59th St.

Citizen user maandpa shows police on scene.

Multiple 911 callers reported stuck elevators due to the outage. It's not yet clear how many people are trapped at this time.

Police are directing traffic at locations where traffic lights are out.

Numerous Citizen users show power outages at their location.

Officers reported the blackout may have been caused by a transformer explosion at W 64th St & West End Ave.

Police are responding to numerous calls related to the blackout.

Police are reporting the power is out on the entire block.

Additional officers have been requested to the scene.

Police are responding to a report of a power outage at a train station.

Incident reported at 59 St - Columbus Circle.

Last Saturday, a small fire at a Con Edison station in Manhattan made for a big power outage. Around 7pm, over 70,000 New Yorkers were left in the dark–til midnight. Subways were delayed. Traffic lights weren’t working. Some elevators stopped. Business ended early, with restaurants, stores, and Madison Square Garden shut down. In case you missed it, check out the videos above.

Con Edison stated approximately 72,000 people were without power during the peak of the outage. The investigation into the blackout remains ongoing.

Firefighters reported power has been restored in the Times Sq-42 St Station on the 2 and 3 lines.

While most of the power in the area has been restored, firefighters reported electricity is still cut off between 34th St to 42nd St in the subway.

Con Edison reported power has been restored in Manhattan's West Side. To report any additional service outages, call 1-800-75-CONED.

Officers are canvassing subway stations to verify power has been restored. For specific details regarding each line, visit https://new.mta.info.

Additional 911 callers reported stuck elevators near 5th Ave & E 70th St.

Con Edison specialists have been requested at 22 Central Park S due to a sprinkler system activation.

Firefighters rescued multiple victims from a stuck elevator on the 24th floor of a building. One person may be in need of urgent medical attention, however this is unconfirmed.

To report persisting outages, call 1-800-75-CONED or go to coned.com/reportoutage.

Specialized units are working to restore power from 32nd St to 42nd St.

Citizen user wakymax shows specialized units working to contain the situation.

Officers reported the R train has service into Manhattan from Queens. Continue to expect delays.

Specialized units blocked traffic near 8th Ave and 34th St in effort to restore power nearby.

Officers reported power has been restored near 7th Ave & 34th St. There are still major blackouts near 8th Ave.

The FDNY reported the outages span from west 40th St to 72nd St and from 5th Ave to the Hudson River. Con Edison reported over 40k customers are affected. The MTA also reported limited service available on affected lines and advised taking the bus.

Firefighters and EMS personnel are continuing to assist people stuck in elevators.

According to the MTA, there are massive disruptions on the A, C, D, E, F, M, 1, 2 and 3 train lines in Manhattan.

Con Edison stated more than 40,000 people don't currently have power.

The blackout has extended as far as West 72nd St & Riverside Blvd.

Additional officers are being requested to 10 Columbus Circle to assist with crowd control.

Con Edison is reporting there are more than 27,000 people are without power.

Police reported several trains are stuck between 47th to 50th St Rockefeller Center and at the 57th St station.

Firefighters are continuing to respond to reports of people stuck in elevators.

Trains are being rerouted and halted due to the blackout. Expect residual delays.

Officers reported power is out as far south as 45th St & 10th Ave to 57th St & 10th Ave.

Police reported traffic lights remain out from 53rd St to 59th St.

Police reported power is out on Broadway from 55th St to 59th St.

Citizen user maandpa shows police on scene.

Multiple 911 callers reported stuck elevators due to the outage. It's not yet clear how many people are trapped at this time.

Police are directing traffic at locations where traffic lights are out.

Numerous Citizen users show power outages at their location.

Officers reported the blackout may have been caused by a transformer explosion at W 64th St & West End Ave.

Police are responding to numerous calls related to the blackout.

Police are reporting the power is out on the entire block.

Additional officers have been requested to the scene.

Police are responding to a report of a power outage at a train station.

Incident reported at 59 St - Columbus Circle.

Last Saturday, a small fire at a Con Edison station in Manhattan made for a big power outage. Around 7pm, over 70,000 New Yorkers were left in the dark–til midnight. Subways were delayed. Traffic lights weren’t working. Some elevators stopped. Business ended early, with restaurants, stores, and Madison Square Garden shut down. In case you missed it, check out the videos above.

Con Edison stated approximately 72,000 people were without power during the peak of the outage. The investigation into the blackout remains ongoing.

Firefighters reported power has been restored in the Times Sq-42 St Station on the 2 and 3 lines.

While most of the power in the area has been restored, firefighters reported electricity is still cut off between 34th St to 42nd St in the subway.

Con Edison reported power has been restored in Manhattan's West Side. To report any additional service outages, call 1-800-75-CONED.

Officers are canvassing subway stations to verify power has been restored. For specific details regarding each line, visit https://new.mta.info.

Additional 911 callers reported stuck elevators near 5th Ave & E 70th St.

Con Edison specialists have been requested at 22 Central Park S due to a sprinkler system activation.

Firefighters rescued multiple victims from a stuck elevator on the 24th floor of a building. One person may be in need of urgent medical attention, however this is unconfirmed.

To report persisting outages, call 1-800-75-CONED or go to coned.com/reportoutage.

Specialized units are working to restore power from 32nd St to 42nd St.

Citizen user wakymax shows specialized units working to contain the situation.

Officers reported the R train has service into Manhattan from Queens. Continue to expect delays.

Specialized units blocked traffic near 8th Ave and 34th St in effort to restore power nearby.

Officers reported power has been restored near 7th Ave & 34th St. There are still major blackouts near 8th Ave.

The FDNY reported the outages span from west 40th St to 72nd St and from 5th Ave to the Hudson River. Con Edison reported over 40k customers are affected. The MTA also reported limited service available on affected lines and advised taking the bus.

Firefighters and EMS personnel are continuing to assist people stuck in elevators.

According to the MTA, there are massive disruptions on the A, C, D, E, F, M, 1, 2 and 3 train lines in Manhattan.

Con Edison stated more than 40,000 people don't currently have power.

The blackout has extended as far as West 72nd St & Riverside Blvd.

Additional officers are being requested to 10 Columbus Circle to assist with crowd control.

Con Edison is reporting there are more than 27,000 people are without power.

Police reported several trains are stuck between 47th to 50th St Rockefeller Center and at the 57th St station.

Firefighters are continuing to respond to reports of people stuck in elevators.

Trains are being rerouted and halted due to the blackout. Expect residual delays.

Officers reported power is out as far south as 45th St & 10th Ave to 57th St & 10th Ave.

Police reported traffic lights remain out from 53rd St to 59th St.

Police reported power is out on Broadway from 55th St to 59th St.

Citizen user maandpa shows police on scene.

Multiple 911 callers reported stuck elevators due to the outage. It's not yet clear how many people are trapped at this time.

Police are directing traffic at locations where traffic lights are out.

Numerous Citizen users show power outages at their location.

Officers reported the blackout may have been caused by a transformer explosion at W 64th St & West End Ave.

Police are responding to numerous calls related to the blackout.

Police are reporting the power is out on the entire block.

Additional officers have been requested to the scene.

Police are responding to a report of a power outage at a train station.

Incident reported at 59 St - Columbus Circle.