snewyork·New York Citybysilence7 New York Keeps Getting Hotter. Utilities Can Still Cut Off the Power. A new statewide policy detailing when utilities can stop service for unpaid bills during heat waves has resulted in weaker rules for New York City. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/nyregion/utility-companies-lobbying-heat-waves.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.JqJ8.CDo4srALNtb6Open linkView original on slrpnk.net2Comments