Mayor: Power's Back for 98% in City; Campaigning to Resume

It is (back) on.

Middletown Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano said in an e-mailed statement Saturday afternoon that power has been restored to 98 percent of city residents, and he will begin campaigning for re-election again.

"There are still a scattered amount of customers who are still offline but we are reasonably confident Middletown that they will be completely recovered shortly," Giuliano said in the release. "I am again thankful and appreciative of the hard work of our police, fire, emergency personnel, public works crews and the countless volunteers who helped those in need during this challenging time.

"Given these realities, I will resume active campaigning today and ask for the support of the voters Tuesday."

Election Day is Tuesday, and Giuliano is facing a stiff challenge from Democrat Dan Drew. He had suspended campaigning during the crisis following the freak October snowstorm that slammed the region last weekend.