SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------- Form 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: April 7, 2003 Commission Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter State of I.R.S. Employer File Number and principal office address and telephone number Incorporation ID. Number 1-1217 Consolidated Edison Company New York 13-5009340 of New York, Inc. 4 Irving Place, New York, New York 10003 (212) 460-4600 - 2 - INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On April 7, 2003, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (the "Company") completed, pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated April 7, 2003, between the Company and Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives of the underwriters named therein, the sale of $175 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.875% Debentures, Series 2003 A (the "Debentures"). The Debentures were registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") pursuant to Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-101227) relating to $950 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured debt securities. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 1 Underwriting Agreement relating to the Debentures. 4 Form of Debenture. 5 Opinion and consent of Peter A. Irwin, Esq., Vice President, Legal Services. 23 Consent of Peter A. Irwin, Esq., Vice President, Legal Services (included as part of Exhibit 5). - 3 - SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. By /s/ Robert P. Stelben Robert P. Stelben Vice President and Treasurer DATE: April 10, 2003 - 4 - Index to Exhibits Sequential Page Number at which Exhibit Description Exhibit Begins 1 Underwriting Agreement relating to the Debentures. 4 Form of Debenture. 5 Opinion and consent of Peter A. Irwin, Esq., Vice President, Legal Services. 23 Consent of Peter A. Irwin, Esq., Vice President, Legal Services (included as part of Exhibit 5).