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Hot water complaints are up in NYCHA buildings, data shows
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Mayor Adams blasts NYCHA over lack of hot water at Queens complex
Mayor Eric Adams and other politicians delivered sharp rebukes of the New York City Housing Authority Monday, following a Daily News front page story detailing a months-long hot water outage for hundreds of tenants in a Queens building.
Verizon’s Aging Copper Lines Leave Customers Hung Up With Frustration - THE CITY clock CST_
As the telecommunications company expands its fiber-optics network across New York, DSL and phone customers, like one Queens doctor worried about dire consequences, struggle to get even a dial tone.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Far Rockaway, New York
| City | Far Rockaway |
| County | Queens |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 11690, 11691, 11693, 11695 |
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