Reports: Cuomo Names LIPA Chair

Robert Demarco December 12, 2012 at 07:41 pm

His books will be in order and we will be without power.

localguy December 12, 2012 at 07:46 pm

If someone says I have an electric personality then I'm thinking I would be just as qualified as the rest of the board. just saying............

Jaguar-Guy December 12, 2012 at 07:48 pm

Bazinga Nick - Political payback, period.

Paul Michael December 12, 2012 at 08:04 pm

I bet you all voted for Obama.

Frank December 12, 2012 at 08:15 pm

@ localguy. That and a boatload of money.and plenty of Vasoline.
i heard Edward Smookler (LIPA's own Suzette Smookler's husband) dropped off a bunch of toys at Skelos' toy drive.

Frank December 12, 2012 at 08:16 pm

OK I'll take the bait: What does Obama have to do with LIPA and NYS?

Paul Michael December 12, 2012 at 08:20 pm

Nothing

Nassau Taxpayer December 12, 2012 at 10:53 pm

Priorities, don't ya know.

Nassau Taxpayer December 12, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Time to book the natgas-powered backup generator order.

Rick Ueland December 12, 2012 at 11:28 pm

Disappointed that they didn't select a real professional. But at least it isn't Kaiman and just hope he's there to shut the door and turn the lights out on LIPA!

Steve December 13, 2012 at 12:14 am

I just called my accountant to check his availability , I need some outlets changed and some wiring done . We really need our heads examined for voting airheads like this to office. Kiss the national forum goodbye Cuomo.

Nassau Taxpayer December 13, 2012 at 12:34 am

While an accountant at the LIPA helm is useless as (pick your metaphor), we could certainly benefit from a forensic accountant to find out how our ratepayer funds have been squandered all these years..

Ben Dover December 13, 2012 at 01:09 am

I think I saw this movie before----same old--same old---it never changes

John Pine December 13, 2012 at 03:20 am

This guy sounds clueless. But it's not suprising, Cuomo's father put the wheels in motion for LIPA when he stopped Shoreham and saddled ratepayers with the debt. Just a chip off the old block. Cuomo don't give a damn about Long Islanders, maybe we should secede from NY and become part of NJ, at least they got their stuff together over there. Christie would dissolved LIPA!

Goin' Commando December 13, 2012 at 05:57 am

It needs to be much more than forensic accounting, which can only get to the validity of transactions but probably will miss the big picture of how LIPA has been run, and what its objectives should be.

Nassau Taxpayer December 13, 2012 at 11:40 am

To be sure, the storm was an Act of God. The lack of response, however, was purely LIPA's incompetence.
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".

Ranger Sewer December 13, 2012 at 11:56 am

Nassau Taxpayer: I agree with you on the Forensic Accountant BUT the fix is in.
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.

paul December 13, 2012 at 01:29 pm

"Bottom line people on Long Island have to start generating their own power "
Now that is funny. A born and raised Long Islander could not even rub two sticks together to make a fire....

rosy gallica December 13, 2012 at 01:47 pm

Pardon me but are you confusing the Chairman's function with the CEO's function?

Tony December 13, 2012 at 02:05 pm

What does Obama have to do with Lipa and NYS? About the same as Prez Bush did with Katrina. Yet Obozo still talked this year of Bush's failing in Katrina and how that would never happen under his watch. The emporer has spoken. Now, what's he done for you? Raise your taxes. Nice job BO, your initials tell the story of your presidency but would be more appropriate if they were BS.
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.

Tony December 13, 2012 at 02:07 pm

LOL!! Great line and in the category of sad but true.

JR T. December 13, 2012 at 02:08 pm

We don't know, that's the problem. Why not put someone in place that has a proven track record of managing a crisis to reassure the residents of Long Island that the next time something happens of this magnitude, there is someone in charge that can handle it. It makes you wonder if Gov. Cuomo really cares.

Tony December 13, 2012 at 02:17 pm

I had an escape plan 8 years ago and executed it perfectly---packed up and moved the family to FL! Best thing I've ever done. Excellent, modern school. Boys play ball year round. Have lost power exactly twice in 8 years--once for an hour and another for about 3 hours when a small plane crashed into a transmission line. Haven't had 1 hurricane hit here, though kids have had 3 hurricane days off of school when the sun was shining! Strongest wind in my area was 62mph about 2 months ago from a thunderstorm. House was half the price and more than twice the size. Electricity costs 5 cents/kw plus another 5 for the fuel surchage which actually does vary according to their supply cost. About the only things I miss are Yankee Stadium, MSG and the local food on LI.
Good luck with Cuom and the new LIPA idiot, you're going to need it.

Tony December 13, 2012 at 02:19 pm

Yep, I agree. Talk about a bunch of weasels. Both parties. Trow da bums out!

Nassau Taxpayer December 13, 2012 at 02:25 pm

Pardon me, but are you confusing LIPA with a well run utility?

RAY December 13, 2012 at 02:59 pm

AND WE'LL RE-ELECT COMO AGAIN IF HE DOESN'T GO FOR POTUS. WE CAN'T STOP FALLING OVER OUR OWN SELVES.

Lynn Borowski December 13, 2012 at 03:22 pm

Robert, Nassau Taxpayer, Local Guy and Steve----you made my day and gave me a smile and a hearty laugh. I agree with all of you, but just do not have your gifts with words. God Bless.

leslie December 13, 2012 at 04:36 pm

I want to know why they couldnt ask Florida (who is prone to these situations) how to keep everything up and running!!!! I think someone who is in the field should run it..not who he picked..

Ranger Sewer December 13, 2012 at 10:10 pm

Build your own Solar set up with a Wind turbine. Don't have to let anybody know and watch your bills drop. You do not have to put solar panels on your roof to have them work. You can hide them in plan sight.

ConnectingDots December 24, 2012 at 04:26 am

Isn't this guy connected to Rockville Centre? I think his wife is a principal in one of the school? Skelos strikes again.