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Strike a possibility for Con Ed union

Some city officials are crossing their fingers for Con Edison to reach a contract agreement this week with its union employees, because the thought of the utility handling a blackout with two-thirds of its workforce off the job sends shivers down their spines.

"I think the only prudent thing to do is stock up on essentials," said Councilman Eric Gioia (D- Sunnyside), who has locked horns...

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