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Major power outage cripples Manhattan on anniversary of great NYC blackout of 1977 (PHOTOS)
Published time: 13 Jul, 2019 23:35 Edited time: 13 Jul, 2019 23:38
Parts of Manhattan have suffered a widespread blackout, which affected traffic lights, several subway stations, businesses and tourist centers all across Midtown and Upper West Side, according to reports on social media.
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Well this is something. Apparently there’s a blackout in midtown Manhattan. MSNBC is back on the air thanks to a backup generator, but most of 30 Rock is dark. Started feeling like I was in a post-apocalyptic movie as I made my way outside. (The streetlights are all out too) pic.twitter.com/WjOHp4Yp9D
— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) July 13, 2019
The power went out during several of our broadcasts, luckily backup generator kicked in. But a good swath of Manhattan is without electricity. pic.twitter.com/ATKTUSb5w4
— kendis gibson (@kendisgibson) July 13, 2019
