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Officials call for review of LIPA storm performance

Quick ReadLocal politicians will convene a roundtable to analyze various services, including LIPA's response to last weekend's nor'easter.

Crews from the Long Island Power Authority and

Photo credit: Newsday / Karen Wiles Stabile | Crews from the Long Island Power Authority and Asplundh Tree Expert Co. cut away at a tree blocking a street in Massapequa following a severe storm. (March 16, 2010)

As two state lawmakers Tuesday called for a review of LIPA's storm performance, hundreds of new crews were due on Long Island Wednesday to help restore the 30,000 customers who remained without power last night.

State Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) will convene a roundtable to scrutinize various services, including LIPA, while another Republican state senator, Charles Fuschillo of Merrick,...

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