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Binghamton Tree Pruning Underway

Bob Joseph — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:21:22 +0000

City officials are advising Binghamton residents that crews are pruning trees in an effort to minimize power outages.

According to information released by City Hall, Nelson Tree Service will be doing the work for NYSEG

Ice, Wind Cause Few Power Outages In Binghamton Area

Bob Joseph — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:51:49 +0000

The nasty weather knocked out electric service for hundreds of Iberdrola USA customers in upstate New York but few problems were reported in the Southern Tier.

A mixture of snow, freezing rain and freezing drizzle, accompanied by gusty winds, apparently triggered power interruptions in some areas

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Winds Knock Out Power in Broome, Tioga Counties

Bob Joseph — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:45:54 +0000

Full electric service had been restored to hundreds of NYSEG customers in Broome and Tioga counties who lost power because of the stormy weather over the past day.

Many customers along Vestal Parkway and Vestal Road lost electricity for hours early today

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Downtown Binghamton Detour Due to Gas Leak

Bob Joseph — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:38:15 +0000

NYSEG crews this afternoon were working near the downtown Binghamton roundabout to repair a natural gas leak.

Chenango Street was closed to southbound traffic between Henry and Court streets. Chenango Street remained open to northbound traffic

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NYSEG Crews Looking for Stray Voltage Conditions

Bob Joseph — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:07:31 +0000

New York State Electric and Gas has announced the utility is starting another round of stray voltage testing.

NYSEG - and sister utility Rochester Gas and Electric - plan to conduct the tests throughout the year

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NYSEG: Blasted by State Officials, Praised by Industry Group

Bob Joseph — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:27:04 +0000

Electricity restoration work by New York State Electric and Gas in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was criticized by some top state government representatives. But the utility's efforts following the devastating storm are being hailed by the Edison Electric Institute

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NYSEG's Parent Company Has Credit Rating Lowered

Sean Holbert — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:25:21 +0000

Standard and Poor's Ratings Service has dropped the credit rating for the Spain-based company that owns New York State Electric and Gas because of the economic woes overseas.

The rating agency reviewed Iberdrola's rating because the company generates over half of its revenue from Spain which is currently in a recession

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Helicopter Used By NYSEG Crashes in Corning

Bob Joseph — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:46:44 +0000

A helicopter that was being used by New York State Electric and Gas to inspect transmission lines in Steuben County crashed around midday Thursday.

Police at the scene in the city of Corning reported there were no survivors

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NYSEG Crews Sent To Aid LIPA, Con Edison In Power Restoration

Sean Holbert — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:15:21 +0000

With restoration work complete in NYSEG's downstate service areas, the utility has deployed 70 line crews to Long Island to help the Long Island Power Authority and Con Edison get the power back on

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NYSEG, Other Utilities Face State Investigation

Bob Joseph — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:14:21 +0000

New York State Electric and Gas, along with several other utilities, will face scrutiny after their power restoration efforts following Hurricane Sandy were criticized by customers and government officials

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