The outage began at 5:20 p.m. Saturday and affected more than 5,000 customers as the temperature dipped into the mid-40s.

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A power outage left hundreds of Queens residents in the dark Monday, and officials said it was all caused by balloons. According to Con Edison, helium balloons hit an ...

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More metallic balloons are sold for Valentine's Day than any other holiday and, not surprisingly, it's also around this time of year that Pacific Gas and ...

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch ...