July 13, 2006
Blackout Engulfs New York City
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This blackout came at a low point in New York's history, when the city was facing a financial crisis. It lasted only one night, but by the time it was over, a record 3,776 people had been arrested, and looting, vandalism, and arson had caused an estimated $300 million worth of damage. The chain of events that caused the blackout began when two circuit breakers were tripped in Westchester County. What was responsible for tripping them?
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