Northeast blackout of 2003: Ten year anniversary of the power outage that rocked New York. On this day in History, The Great Northeast Blackout on Nov 09, 1965. Learn more about what happened today on History. In this episode of 'Hot Dish,' we learn the story behind a rich, decadent cake at New York's Little Cupcake Bakeshop that has the power to bring people together. Brooklyn Blackout Cake originated in the 1800s at Ebinger's. This production has a fairly consistent narrative and the way it evokes dread is more psychologically perceptive than most shows on Broadway.' NY TIMES. New York City Blackout 2. Remembering The Power Outage 1. Years Later (PHOTOS)Wednesday marks the tenth anniversary of the 2. New York City blackout. When the lights went out on August 1. September 1. 1th attacks- -New Yorkers initially feared terrorism. Their concerns were assuaged when Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the blackout was actually caused by a massive power outage sweeping across the Northeast. In 2003, a blackout crippled areas of the U.S. Ten years later, we are still grappling with concerns over the vulnerability of the power grid. Old power lines, summer heat, overgrown trees, outdated equipment, and human error had all combined for one of the largest outages in history. U. S. In fact, according to NPR, cops reported less crime during the 2. For a walk down memory lane, check out the photos below, and listen to this charming NPR piece. And lastly, what were you during during the 2. Tell us in the comments section below.
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