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Statement from Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris on Major Power Failure at Big Six Towers in Woodside
March 19, 2019
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WOODSIDE, N.Y. - Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris issued the following statement following a major power failure at the “Big Six” towers in Woodside, Queens.
“I received word late tonight that the “Big Six” towers experienced a major outage. I am in touch with residential leaders, NYC OEM, and FDNY to offer assistance.
“This complex generates its own power supply and is not connected to a major utility. I will work with residents to help identify the cause of this outage and address issues with their generator system going forward.”
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