LIPA, the need for tougher sentencing
Many stories have faulted PSEG’s management of the Long Island Power Authority system. Credit: Greentree Foundation./John Paraskevas
Let’s take charge of our own local grid
Is there really a chance that a state Assembly proposal to turn the Long Island Power Authority into a public utility will pass? It seems like the fix is in [“Climate impact on LIPA grid,” News, April 30].
Many stories in recent months cite report after report outlining deficiencies on the part of PSEG’s management of the local system. These include call center service, computer problems and mismanagement of the infrastructure.
PSEG flouts LIPA requirements such as a ban on lobbying. Long Island suffered under private ownership of the grid by LILCO. Nothing improved under the private/public hybrid with KeySpan, National Grid, and then with PSEG, all overseen by LIPA. Isn’t it time to try the only alternative left, a fully public utility under the control of Long Islanders?
Recent stories hint that legislation regarding the status of LIPA is dying in Albany. It is time for our elected officials to turn away from lobbying by PSEG and listen to us on Long Island. Please pass legislation to give us decent local management of our electric grid.
— Therese Madonia, Farmingville
We need to have harsher sentences
The man who admitted to driving over 100 mph while high on cocaine and fentanyl could face up 21 years after killing a family of four in an auto accident [“Guilty plea in Aug. crash that killed 4,” News, May 2]. Up to 21 years in prison? They must be kidding.
Something has to be done with our criminal justice system. He should be subject to a much harsher sentence.
— Wayne Mortak, West Babylon
Too bad we don’t have the death penalty [“Guilty plea in sexual assault of 2, robbery,” Our Towns, May 1].
The man who was sentenced to 22 years to life for burglarizing and sexually abusing two elderly women should not be afforded the luxury of prison, with three meals, recreation, etc. — Thomas Sarc, Central Islip
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