[FairOpinion]

Niagara-Mohawk powergrid overloaded is what they just said, as the cause.

But earlier they said fire at a power stateion in NY.

I hope it's all just caused by the heat and is not a terrorist act.

[Joe Hadenuf]

We too heard conflicting reports of cause.

[NYer]

NIMO is up here in Albany - midway between New York City and Montreal! Probably looking to increase their rates.

[Peach]

Affected areas: NYC, Detroit, Cleveland, Hartford, Ottowa, and a few others.