Fewer Long Islanders without power, PSEG Long Island says

The number of Long Islanders still without power after a thunderstorm Saturday night into Sunday continues to drop.

As of 9:12 p.m. on Sunday, PSEG Long Island said that 7,103 customers still didn't have power, down from 8,200 about 4 p.m.

The utility company said that nearly 80% of its customers have power, and crews are continuing to work to reduce the number of those in the dark.

Power has been restored for more than 26,500 customers affected in the past 24 hours, according to the utility.