so, again, it looks like the situation is improving significantly for many people here in midtown, as many of the buildings, the lights begin to go back on. but we're still waiting for an official update from authorities to tell us whether or not this could be over. >> okay. and the con edison is saying that they anticipate most customers will have their power restored by midnight. we are standing by for a presser. in fact, it may be getting underway. let's listen in. >> good evening, everybody. my name is commissioner deann chriswell with new york city of emergency management. i would like to introduce with me here as well, public advocate, jumani williams, brought president. a quick update on 6:47 p.m., there was an electrical disturbance in the system, affecting approximately 62,000 customers in the manhattan area.