Not that much rain in my area, mostly just wind damage and tree limbs in the streets. Some blocks did wind up with whole trees down. 
Sandy Storms Across Pennsylvania as Floods Cause Blackout - Bloomberg
Just like I suspected.

back from a 3 hour blackout. Lights went out inexplicably.
Lights came back on inexpicably.
Obviously, there will be another.
Lights are flickering like they were this morning.
there's still enough light out there to read til it gets really dark.
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Sandy Storms Across Pennsylvania as Floods Cause Blackout - Bloomberg
Power was lost in Manhattan river to river, south of 35th Street, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a press briefing. Some of the blackout was deliberate, as Consolidated Edison Co. (ED) shut off electricity to protect its underground equipment from potential damage, said Chris Olert, a spokesman for the company.
Just like I suspected.