A storm on Staten Island caused considerable destruction, particularly in Fort Wadsworth, where trees fell and over 17,800 customers lost power. Con Edison restored service quickly by Saturday morning. The East Shore was severely affected, with non-functioning traffic signals and hazardous conditions due to downed trees and power lines. Transportation issues arose, including the suspension of Staten Island Railway service for 45 minutes and the closure of the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge due to high winds.
Photos reveal the devastating impact of the storm in Fort Wadsworth, where trees fell and power outages affected over 17,800 customers. Con Edison managed to restore service quickly by Saturday morning.
The East Shore experienced the storm's harshest effects, with downed trees and disrupted transportation. Key roads faced hazardous conditions due to debris and lack of functioning traffic signals.
Numerous trees were reported felled across Staten Island, causing extensive damage to vehicles and infrastructure. This included trees that brought down power lines across various neighborhoods.
Service disruption affected commuters severely, with the Staten Island Railway halting service due to debris on the tracks. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge also experienced temporary closure because of high winds.
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