Did you lose power?
How to Report Power Outage
Power outage in Queens Village, New York? Contact your local utility company.
News
Hijacked MTA bus knocks down utility pole, causing power outage
A man holding a pellet gun hijacked an MTA bus in Queens Thursday morning, authorities said.
How New York City’s 1977 Blackout Jump-Started the Hip-Hop Era – Rolling Stone
In an exclusive excerpt from the new book 'The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop,' author Jonathan Abrams tells the origin story of the sonic revolution that became a global force.
Power outage knocks out regular FDNY, EMS radios | PIX11 Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
NEW YORK (PIX11) — FDNY and EMS radios were down in New York City for about two hours on Wednesday, forcing workers to pivot to a backup system, officials said. The emergency teams were impacted by a power outage at 11 MetroTech Centre. The outage, which happened around 11 a.m., caused server and internet issues. […]
Puerto Ricans grapple with power, water outages
A former NYPD officer is helping in the wreckage.
Squirrel to blame in temporary power outage in Minneapolis
Nearly 10,000 Minneapolis residents were left in the dark thanks to a pesky squirrel that disrupted power transmission Sunday.
NYC's 5-day heat wave turns deadly as one succumbs to heat exposure
One person has died during NYC's longest heat wave in nine years, succumbing to heat exposure as the city swelters under its fifth straight day in the 90s.
Thousands of New Yorkers lose power amid heat wave
Astoria and several Bronx neighborhoods saw the most significant outages during the day.
Massive sinkhole opens up in Bronx on day of torrential rain in Tri-State Area
The worst of the weather ended Monday night, but the city still has a lot of cleaning up to do.
Mark Vientos could be Mets' answer to power outage vs. LHPs
Mark Vientos, the Mets’ No. 5 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is already on the 40-man roster and might be better positioned to help right away.
Verizon Fios outage due to software issues, says company
Verizon Fios users along the East Coast and Midwest are reporting a major service disruption. Customers from across New York City, Boston, and Madison, Wisconsin say they have been without service since late last night.
User Comments…
Are you affected? Leave your comment below.
Related Tweets
Tweets from Queens Village, New York
@MarkLevineNYC One Con Ed power outage or black out and everyone is screwed. I'll stick with gas.
Savage US blizzard leaves 32 dead, power outages, travel snarls https://t.co/pnCOsnI4rF
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.
Related Cities
Report power outage in other New York cities.
Queens Village, New York
| City | Queens Village |
| County | Queens |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 11427, 11428, 11429 |
Our power went out around 4:30pm and no one alerted us. Thank God we figured out it wasn’t our solar panels but our fridge has been out for a while. Not happy about this on a Sunday Afternoon.