Governor taps Lawrence Waldman to lead the board following exodus in the utility's leadership ranks.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has named Long Island Power Authority trustee Lawrence Waldman chairman of the board, following
the resignation of former chairman Howard Steinberg,
according to multiple reports.
While the governor's office has not made a formal announcement, both
the Associated Press and
Newsday have confirmed the appointment with
anonymous state officials.
Waldman,
a parter in the accounting firm of EisnerAmper, had been in charge of LIPA's finance and audit committee.
The governor has also named RXR Realty president Michael Maturo to
the utility's board, according to the reports, bringing LIPA trustee
number up to nine members, one more than it needs to hold a quorum and
conduct business.
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i heard Edward Smookler (LIPA's own Suzette Smookler's husband) dropped off a bunch of toys at Skelos' toy drive.
Hervey and LIPA's board still unable to make decisions on how to handle "estimated" bills for periods during which no service was rendered? Have another carrot stick, you indecisive morons! --- Thank you for contacting LIPA. For additional questions, please visit our Contact Us page. Subject: Latest Monthly "Estimated" Bill Discussion Thread Response Via Email (Customer Service) 12/13/2012 04:02 AM Dear Mr [___________] Thank you for using our online service. We apologize for our delay in response due to storm restoration. In response to credit for spoiled perishables and foodstuffs, we do not reimburse for a situation which is an act of nature. As far as basic service, the board is meeting this week to make a determination on that subject. Once we are advised, we will advise all of our customers. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you both online and off. Ms [__________] Online Service Representative ---- I'm sure we all feel so "served" and "appreciated".
Bottom line people on Long Island have to start generating their own power and relay less and less on LIPA and New York State in general, and have a escape plan out of New York. Bottom Line: Do not ever TRUST anybody in GOVERMENT.
Now that is funny. A born and raised Long Islander could not even rub two sticks together to make a fire....
Getting back to the story, I find it astounding that Cuomo wouldn't put someone in who has a ton of experience running an actual power company. Just shows he's just another political hack giving back to no one except his friends.
Good luck with Cuom and the new LIPA idiot, you're going to need it.