WPCNR WEATHER SCOOP. By John F. Bailey. July 26, 2006: By WPCNR estimate, Con Edison's decision not to reimburse Westchester citizens for storm damage related power outages last week is saving Con Edison $8,750,000, based on a minimum of $350 spoliage claim reimbursement and a reported 25,000 customers out. In White Plains, 7,000 customers who were outted by the alleged "microburst" mystery storm last week, are out $2,450,000 by Con Edison's sticking to their Public Service Commission agreements to the letter.

Moments ago, the Department of Communications for Westchester County, asked if County Executive Andy Spano is considering ways for the county to reimburse its citizens, told WPCNR there are no plans to have the county reimburse residents.

The spokesperson said nothing in the way of county relief for the food spoilage damage alone is being considered. The spokesperson also said the County Executive had no statement on the Con Edison policy that was not spelled out at a county legislative hearing Monday afternoon.

Country Executive Spano asked as of last week for the disasters to be consider simultaneous for the county to get infrastructure repair aid, but this was before Con Edison took five days to restore Scarsdale and White Plains to full power, resulting in massive food spoilages at apartments and private homes.