Editorial: Torches And Pitchforks

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Editorial: Torches And Pitchforks

Written by Dave Gil de Rubio Friday, 16 November 2012 00:00

For as bad as the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy was, LIPA’s response to the Island-wide power outages has been equal parts disgraceful and embarrassing. Governor Cuomo has already labeled the power authority’s efforts a failure, outraged citizens have picketed outside a Hicksville utility office and according to Bloomberg Businessweek, as of Monday, Nov. 12, “The state-owned authority’s customers accounted for about 58 percent of an estimated 136,936 still without power today, including homes and businesses with property damage unable to reconnect.” Stories of customers still without power receiving LIPA bills only rubs more salt in the wounds of those who’ve had to endure darkness, cold showers and plummeting temperatures at night. Although the likelihood is slim of this monopolistic entity prorating its billing so customers aren’t asked to pay for services they’re not receiving, we can only hope LIPA is sent packing sooner than later and a far more responsive power authority is brought in to serve some of the nation’s most highly taxed citizens.

– Dave Gil de Rubio

News

Village In Waiting

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Public works superintendent Tom Gannon and village clerk Cathryn Hillmann spent numerous hours on forms and expenses for storm reimbursement. Lofaro said the fund balance is tiny and that if, say $300,000 was spent, the fund needs to be replenished quickly.

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Sports

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Our Lady of Victory CYO volleyball’s eighth-grade girls team clinched its fourth-straight playoff appearance after taking two games from St. Raymond’s and sweeping St Martin’s. The girls were led by spiking duo of Jennifer Jandovitz (pictured) and Ann Roberts along with a great serving performance from Mary Weissler.

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