LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Multiple towns in the south of Livingston County experienced power outages Tuesday night. According to New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), about 1411 customers in the towns of West Sparta, Ossian, Mount Morris and Dansville are without power. NYSEG says that a crew is assigned and the cause of the outages is under investigation. NYSEG estimates that power should be restored by about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday … [Read more...]
Car Knocks Out Power for 1,000 in Leicester
UPDATE: Leicester's Lights Back On after Car Wipes Out Pole LEICESTER – A car ran off of Rte. 20A and knocked down a utility pole Tuesday afternoon, causing a local power outage. According to first repsonders at the scene, the car struck the pole at about 2:10 p.m. No one was transported to the hospital as a result of the accident. According to NYSEG's website, 1,042 of their Leicester customers are currently without power. The … [Read more...]
Storm Knocks Out Power for 168 in Leicester
LEICESTER – NYSEG confirmed power outages in Leicester during Monday night's storm. According to NYSEG's website, 168 of their customers are currently without power. Power is expected to be restored by 3:15 a.m. The National Weather Service says that a severe thunderstorm watch will continue until 1 a.m. Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Perry Resident Fuming Over Time to Return Power After Disconnect
PERRY — A resident is upset that the New York State Energy and Gas Company (NYSEG) and their policy on power restoration after a shut off due to failure to pay a bill. According to Russ Johnson, Perry resident, he admits he forgot to pay his bill, but was incredibly frustrated at the amount of time it took for power to be restored after making a payment. Johnson states that he was initially told that after he paid the $114 balance on a … [Read more...]