A loose locking nut on a circuit breaker at the Buchannan South sub-station.
Yes, there was a significant blackout in New York City on July 13-14, 1977, not 1968. The blackout lasted for about 25 hours and resulted in widespread looting and arson. The event was attributed to a combination of severe weather and equipment failures, which led to a collapse in the electrical grid. While 1968 did not have a massive blackout, the 1977 event is often remembered for its social impact.
Yes, the Roosevelt Island Tramway did stop operating during the 1977 blackout in New York City. The tramway was not equipped to handle the power outage and ceased service for safety reasons. Passengers were left stranded on the tram until the power was restored, leading to a dramatic situation that highlighted the vulnerabilities of the city's infrastructure during the blackout.
From July 13 to July 14, there was a 25-hour blackout that affected most of New York City and which resulted in widespread looting, rioting and arson. The next blackout -- which affected not just New York City, but several Northeastern and Midwestern U.S. states and Ontario, Canada -- occurred on August 14, 2003. Power was not fully restored to New York City until August 16. Unlike the 1977 blackout, however, very little looting took place. The only reported incidents of looting were in Brooklyn. This is a testament to the drastically reduced crime rates and heightened morale of the city. From the 1970s through the early 1990s, New York City was in the midst of a serious crime problem, and the city was also facing bankruptcy. New York City is now the safest major U.S. city, and has been for several years.
Alicia - 1977 was released on: USA: 27 October 1977 (New York City, New York)
Summerdog - 1977 was released on: USA: 18 November 1977 (New York City, New York)
There was a blackout in New York, so I went looting.
Off the Wall - 1977 was released on: USA: 29 March 1977 (New York City, New York)
Fraternity Row - 1977 was released on: USA: 3 June 1977 (New York City, New York)
Angel City - 1977 was released on: USA: 18 October 1977 (New York City, New York)
"New York, New York " .
1977
I Love New York was created in 1977.