Coney Island Power Poles Collapsed | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Two utility poles crashed down in Coney Island early yesterday, crushing cars, igniting a fire, and leaving hundreds without power—though thankfully no one was hurt. The scene near West Thirty-sixth and Surf Avenue sent smoke billowing for blocks as crews scrambled to restore electricity, prioritizing critical facilities. With the cause still unknown and three hundred customers still in the dark by Wednesday, Con Edison raced to get power back on by noon, narrowly meeting the deadline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…