What Happened
A tree fell and struck wires near the intersection of Battle Avenue and Central Avenue, on the White Plains-Greenburgh border, at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2026, according to News 12 Long Island. The impact knocked down a utility pole and a transformer. Police and Con Edison crews responded to the scene.
A Con Edison spokesperson confirmed the sequence: the tree struck the wires first, which brought the pole and transformer down. As of Monday afternoon, crews remained on scene clearing debris from Central Avenue, News 12 reported.
By Monday, one northbound lane on Central Avenue in Greenburgh stayed closed. Police said that lane would remain out of service until at least 10 p.m. Monday as cleanup continued. One southbound lane remained open throughout.
Location & Road Context
Central Avenue runs north-south along the White Plains-Greenburgh border in Westchester County. The affected stretch sits near its intersection with Battle Avenue. For current conditions on roads in and around this corridor, see Long Island Traffic’s roads coverage.
Broader Impact
Con Edison serves roughly 3.4 million customers across New York City and Westchester. A fallen transformer, depending on load, can interrupt service to dozens of nearby accounts until the equipment is replaced and the pole reset — a process that typically requires a bucket truck crew and a minimum of several hours on site. The 10 p.m. target suggests crews anticipated completing that work in a single overnight shift.