In 2006 , an extended blackout affected large portions of Gioia 's district . Con Edison 's slow response and misleading information about the extent of the blackout led Gioia to criticize the company and its CEO , Kevin Burke . After power was fully restored nine days later , Gioia continued to scrutinize the company 's safety record . The 2006 blackout was followed by a steam pipe explosion in 2007 and two fatal gas explosions in Queens in 2007 and 2009
a steam pipe explosion in 2007
2007 New York City steam explosion
Eric Gioia