If your food spoiled because of the blackout, Con Edison will re-imburse you
up to $150 without documentation and up to $350 WITH documentation. Mail in
the claim form by September 13 (30 days after the blackout began). The form
is available in PDF format at:
> https://m020-w5.coned.com/lawclaims/images/Residential.pdf
I don't think its a scam/a Bill gates will give you money bollocks.... looks like it's real... but i haven't heard anything about this claim in the media.