Last DC power connection in NYC cut

This story from the New York Times (who by the way appear to have stopped their irritating registration policy) details the termination by Con Ed of the last DC power connection in Manhattan. This is one of the things that absolutely fascinates me about New York City - that there was still a customer using DC transmission from Con Ed. New York City is so vast, so populated, so diverse, I am constantly amazed that the city is able to function every day.

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