Brookhaven's Romaine blames blizzard response on highway officials
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...
