Thousands Lose Power Across Brooklyn Amid Melting Snow And Road Salt Issues

BROOKLYN, NY — Thousands of Brooklyn residents were still without power Monday amid winter weather, following a weekend marked by partial outages and widespread disruptions.

As of Monday morning, 2,255 Brooklyn customers were without power, according to Con Edison’s outage map. The heaviest impact was in Boerum Hill and Park Slope, where more than 1,500 homes remained in the dark, though scattered outages were reported across the borough.

Officials said utility crews are already on the scene at some locations working to restore electricity as quickly as possible, while additional crews have been dispatched to other areas and are expected to arrive soon.

Residents are advised to remain cautious and check the company’s website for updates.

Outages that began late Friday night still lack estimated restoration times for most customers, though some may see power restored by around 5 p.m., officials said.

Con Edison said melting snow mixed with road salt can seep into underground electrical systems, damaging equipment and forcing shutdowns for safety, while snow-covered manholes have slowed repairs.

With temperatures expected to stay near freezing during the week and plunge again over the weekend, residents without electricity are being advised to take steps to stay warm and reduce health risks. Early Monday temperatures are forecast to fall into the teens and single digits.

Mayor Mamdani said at least 14 people in New York City have died in recent days after exposure to extreme cold, with hypothermia cited as a contributing factor in seven cases. City officials noted that warming centers are operating across all five boroughs and are open to anyone who needs a heated place to stay.

"This is one of the longest, most sustained cold stretches our city has endured in years, and it is showing no signs of abating. We remain in a Code Blue," Mamdani said this weekend.

For additional details, visit the city’s website.