The simulation at Jacobi/Montefiore Medical Center was the brainchild of a program run by Joy Dew which works to improve the lives of people with autism.
he employees have been on strike against Spectrum's parten company, Charter Communications, since March.
Authorities say the charges against 48-year-old Michael Tolve have been dropped pending further investigation.
Charter Communications, which owns Spectrum, said crews are currently working to make repairs to the cables after more than 20,000 customers lost service.