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The caller ID read as the phone rang: PSEG, LONG ISLA. Yes, the ND was missing—and that was not all that was missing earlier this month. There was no truth to the call. It was a scam. Our PSEG electric service, the caller advised, would Read More …
Throughout its history, the Long Island Power Authority has embraced a public-private partnership approach toward governance. This arrangement benefitted LIPA as it had lacked the capacity to effectively manage and maintain Long Island’s electric infrastructure. It entrusted these responsibilities to KeySpan, National Grid, and most Read More …
First, I want to thank you for your excellent news coverage of the LIPA vs. Town of Huntington tax certiorari litigation. At this writing, it’s certainly old news that I, along with three other members of the Town Board, voted in favor of the LIPA Read More …
In the late 1990s, when most of the people currently parenting Northport-East Northport students were still children themselves, in college, or otherwise beginning their adult lives, the Long Island Power Authority sent a letter to then-Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone essentially promising not to Read More …
The Long Island Power Authority and the Huntington Town Board have agreed on Sept. 3 as the date for a board vote on the proposed tax-assessment case on the Northport power plant. Councilwoman Joan Cergol announced the agreement for the delay at Tuesday’s Town Board Read More …
Updated: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sharply criticized PSEG and Con Edison utilities Monday for their efforts to prepare for and recover from Tropical Storm Isaias last week, warning them that their licenses could be in danger.- “Con Ed and PSEG are doing the worst jobs Read More …
Update: State Sen. Jim Gaughran said Sunday that he wants the chairman of the Long Island Power Authority and the president of PSEG-LI ousted from their jobs because of the utility’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias. He sent letters to Ralph Izzo, chairman of the Read More …
The state attorney general is investigating PSEG-LI’s response to Tropical Storm Isiais, Newsday reported Sunday morning. The investigation will “determine whether violations of state law have occurred,” according to a copy of the letter to PSEG, Newsday said. The letter, dated Aug. 6 and addressed Read More …
In a few short days, LIPA’s Aug. 11 settlement ultimatum deadline will be upon us. Some have suggested it’s a false deadline. The Town of Huntington has certainly acted that way, scheduling two public hearings over a month apart, and a vote on the matter Read More …
A bill to give Public Service Commission the power to order LIPA implement management and operations reforms was passed Wednesday by the state Senate. Sponsored by State Sen. James Gaughran, the bill was previously approved by the state Assembly. Gaughran’s office said, the legislation will Read More …