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UPDATES: Major Power Outage Hits West Side Of Manhattan, From Times Square to Upper West Side


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Jen Chung
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Elizabeth Kim

Published Jul 13, 2019

Modified Jul 17, 2019


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Published Jul 13, 2019

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Jen Chung

Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

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Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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