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Officials testify before state panel probing utilities

Originally published: December 11, 2012 3:23 PM
Updated: December 11, 2012 10:19 PM
By LAURA FIGUEROA laura.figueroa@newsday.com

Nassau and Suffolk county executives testified to the Moreland Commission on how they felt LIPA's response to the widespread power outages were inadequate. More meetings are scheduled to help better protect the region in the future. Videojournalist: Jessica Rotkiewicz (Dec. 11, 2012) (December 11, 2012 11:38 PM)

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Vowing to "shine a spotlight" on utility companies' response that kept thousands in the dark after superstorm Sandy, a special state panel took testimony from utility officials and Nassau and Suffolk county executives at a public hearing Tuesday in Old Westbury.

"The public is entitled to a thorough investigation and analysis with accountability for any negligence or wrongdoing," said Robert...

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