UWS water main break causes subway service suspensions, disruptions

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Upper West Side water main breaks

A 73-year-old water main burst on Central Park West and 102nd Street, leaving hundreds of Upper West Side residents without water the night before Thanksgiving.

A water main break on the Upper West Side has left hundreds of apartments without water and wreaked havoc on subway service on Wednesday.

Authorities say the break happened to a 12-inch water main at around 2 p.m. near West 102nd Street and Central Park West. 

The main was originally installed in 1951.

Crews are still working to get the situation under control.

The break has caused the B and C subway trains to be completely shut down, while the A and the D trains are experiencing severe interruptions. 

The cause of the water main break is under investigation. Officials say water should be restored by Thursday morning. 

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