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Widespread power outages reported in parts of Midtown and Uptown Manhattan.

https://twitter.com/stevekornacki/status/1150181502224883715?s=21

MTA: “Because of the ongoing power outages, there is limited subway service into Manhattan from Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx."

Widespread power outages reported in parts of New York City. nbcnews.to/2GcDdgf

NYC council speaker: "Due to the disruptions on these lines, all trains entering or exiting Manhattan have been disrupted. Several underground train stations are being evacuated as a precaution."

WATCH: Pedestrians direct cars in Manhattan as power outages affect traffic lights. nbcnews.to/2GcDdgf

(Video: @grammarflic)

Traffic lights are out near Times Square area, as a blackout affects buildings and traffic during widespread power outages in Manhattan. nbcnews.to/2GcDdgf

(Photo: Jeenah Moon / Reuters)

NYC mayor: "Blackout is between W 42nd St and 72nd St ... NYPD has confirmed that there’s no foul play. This was a mechanical issue. NYPD & FDNY are currently responding to people with the most urgent needs, especially those stuck in elevators."

https://twitter.com/zhaberman/status/1150215298919874560?s=21

NY Gov. Cuomo statement on Manhattan blackout:

“We are in constant communication with Con Ed, who has an effort underway to begin restoration of power by midnight tonight.” nbcnews.to/2Y1mVRK

WATCH: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio comments on Manhattan blackout nbcnews.to/2Y1mVRK

Video shows Penn Station without power during Midtown Manhattan blackout. nbcnews.to/2Y1mVRK

(Video: Juan Pablo Pinilla Hernandez)

Con Edison: "Power is being restored on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and we’re estimating most customers will be restored at midnight."

Con Edison map shows 30,496 customers without power as of 10:26 p.m. ET during Midtown Manhattan blackout. nbcnews.to/2Y1mVRK

New York Gov. Cuomo says additional state police are headed to Manhattan to assist with blackout and that the National Guard is on call.

"Chaos could ensue," Gov. Cuomo says. "My adage is prepare for the worst and hope for the best." on.msnbc.com/2YRbXvd

JUST IN: Cheers in the streets when power returns as @MSNBC reports live on air at 30 Rock in New York City. nbcnews.to/2GcDdgf

NYC Mayor de Blasio: "An estimated 10K customers remain without power as restorations progress. Remaining customers are expected to see power back in the next hour."