Reports are coming in that the Southside Mall in Oneonta is closed due to a power outage which occurred at 12:45 pm today (Sunday).

Several people have reported that businesses closed down and customers were told to evacuate the Mall.   Movies being shown in the Southside Mall Cinema at the time were also interrupted and movie patrons were also asked to leave the Mall.

UPDATE:  According to Mall manager, Luisa-Luiga Vento Montanti, a New York State Electric and Gas supply pole burned out causing the outage.  Two NYSEG crews are on the scene commencing repairs.. More details to follow as they come in.

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