Brookhaven's Romaine blames blizzard response on highway officials

Originally published: February 14, 2013 11:58 AM
Updated: February 14, 2013 9:55 PM
By SOPHIA CHANG AND DEON J. HAMPTON sophia.chang@newsday.com,deon.hampton@newsday.com

Photo credit: John Roca | Brookhaven Town Supervisor Edward P. Romaine apologized during a news conference about the handling of the blizzard cleanup. (Feb. 14, 2013)

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In his first public appearance in a week, Brookhaven Supervisor Edward P. Romaine apologized Thursday for his absence during the blizzard and blamed the town highway department for its "failure" to quickly clear town roads.

"This is something I am deeply sorry about," Romaine said. "I can understand the frustration of so many residents."

Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico has said Romaine...

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