Friend,
This week I toured the city and spoke to a number of residents, and we all find ourselves asking the same question, 'Where is Con Ed?'.
It is abundantly clear, Yonkers has once again been overlooked by Con Ed in its restoration efforts. They have been moving at a snail's pace here in Yonkers and it is time we hold them accountable. Over 5,000 Yonkers customers are still without power.
It is time for Con Ed to step it up.
After Hurricane Sandy, you would think utility companies would have come to terms and realize that this is a new climate we are facing. Simply put, Con Ed was not prepared for Tropical Storm Isaias, and Yonkers is left to feel the devastating effects it's had on our communities.
As a result, I am in complete support of Governor Cuomo's call for an investigation by the Department of Public Service into the utility companies and I urge them to impose significant financial penalties on Con Ed as a result of their negligence.
Please know our city's crews are out and working.
If there are down trees in your area, please call the Mayor's Help Line (914) 377-4357. Our Parks Department will cut and remove the tree, but if it is near down wires, Con Ed must be on site to certify the wires are inactive before the tree can be removed.
MIKE SPANO
Mayor