A Look Back: Major blackout hits New York City on July 13, 1977

A Look Back: Major blackout hits New York City on July 13, 1977

That summer I was interning at the Manhatta DA's office. We had to process 10,000 aresties in two days. It was my first indication that I had chosen the wrong profession. - JW

CBS New York

On July 13, 1977, 45 years ago Wednesday, a major blackout hit New York City. For 25 hours, the darkness led to total chaos, with widespread looting and fires in the streets. We're taking a look back at this moment in New York City history. CBS2's Jim Jenson and John Tesh lead our coverage of the 1977 blackout.