Dive Summary:
- Almost two weeks after Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast, utility companies have still not restored power to more than 125,000 customers in New York and New Jersey.
- Much of the extra work is expected to be finished on Monday, but Long Island remains a problem area, as its main utility - the Long Island Power Authority - reported that 110,000 customers were without power.
- New Jersey has faired better with the recovery of power, and only about 17,000 customers are still in the dark.
From the article:
Utility companies continued to make progress on Sunday in restoring electrical service in New York and New Jersey, but more than 125,000 customers still remained without power almost two weeks after Hurricane Sandy hit the region. ...