Slight correction. It was the summer of 1977. 42 years ago to the day.
As to the pressers, Cuomo and debazio were caught off guard, and they're sweating about something (epstein?). Maybe they know the cause. They're also trying to pass the blame on to Con Edison who deny the blackout was their fault.
I am so hoping the Black out was a distraction from the Raid on the Clinton Foundation HQ.
Cuomo and Wild Wilhelm no doubt need to sweat.