Assemblyman Dov�Hikind�(D-Brooklyn) thanked Con Edison for working overtime to restore electricity to hundreds of residents on 47th Street in Brooklyn who were without power for several days. Assemblyman�Hikind�intervened personally with Con Edison to expedite the repairs, which affected over 300 homes, including a senior center. Temperatures in New York reached over 90 degrees this week, making quick repairs a necessity.

�The weather was so extreme, it was deplorable to even be outside. The loss of power was a hazard for the many children and senior citizens living on 47^th�Street and I was happy to intervene to help,� remarked�Hikind. �While I am thankful this was resolved now, long-term, those in charge need to ensure this does not happen again.�
Pictured:�Assemblyman Dov�Hikind�thanking Con Edison employees working to restore electricity for residents on 47th Street in Brooklyn.