Broken utility pole removed from Baldwin street

I drive by a broken and hanging utility pole every day on Oceanside Road near Fairview Avenue in Oceanside. A new pole was put up after the nor'easter in March when the area was without power for nearly a week, but the old pole was never removed. It's been hanging there for many months now. It's a safety hazard.

- Judy Gibbons, Baldwin

Going, going, gone. To get the ball rolling, we called LIPA. The utility responded by sending workers to survey the site, pronto. LIPA spokesman Mark Gross told us the utility's wires were moved when the new pole was installed, but Verizon and Cablevision hadn't transferred their lines, so LIPA contacted them about the work that needed to be done. Within 24 hours, Gibbons called us to report that the lines were moved and the old pole was removed.

Long Island residents with problems concerning LIPA should call 800-490-0025.