WPCNR WEATHER SCOOP. July 21, 2006: Alphonso of Con Edison Media Relations reports to WPCNR just a few moments ago that Con Edison has restored power to over 1,000 homes in White Plains since midnight. As of 9 A.M., the spokesperson reports only 1,100 homes remain without power. With Keyspan crews on the job today, White Plains power sufferers should have their electricity restored sooner than expected. Mayor Delfino reported yesterday Con Edison had promised him White Plains would be powered up by Sunday. Thunderstorms, one lurking over the County Seat as of this hour may slow the recovery. WCBS Radio reported 6,700 homes remain without power in Westchester (including the 1,100 in WP and 2,400 in Scarsdale).

Con Edison and crews from Orange Rockland, Mid Hudson Power and now Keyspan have cut White Plains powerless from 3,700 to 1,100 in 19 hours. (3,700 were without power at 2 PM and 1,100 remain as of 9 A.M.