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New Yorkers Face Power Shutoffs | Buffalo News
Thousands of New Yorkers are being left in the dark as utilities cut off power and gas to those who can’t pay their bills — even as they face food spoilage, freezing temperatures, and crushing financial stress. One doctorate graduate woke up to no electricity, with just $6 left in her bank account, forced to pay the full overdue balance to restore heat and lights. In May alone, over 15,000 customers across upstate New York lost service; June saw another 30,000+ disconnections. While state protections like deferred payment plans and weather-based moratoriums exist, utilities still collect…
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