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NYC HEATWAVE: Con Edison reports thousands of outages, urges New Yorkers to reduce electric usage amid power grid strain
Con Edison reported over 80,000 power outages in NYC due to a heatwave causing grid strain, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees in Central Park. The utility company reduced voltage in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to prevent widespread outages and urged residents to conserve energy.
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