N.Y. Public Service Law § 77: Powers of local officers

§ 77. Powers of local officers. If in any city of the first or second

class there now exists or shall hereafter be created a board, body or

officer having jurisdiction of matters pertaining to gas or electric

service, such board, body or officer shall have and may exercise such

power, jurisdiction and authority in enforcing the laws of the state and

the orders, rules and regulations of the commission as may be prescribed

by statute or by the commission.