Nearly 300,000 homes on Long Island are in the dark with nearly 60,000 of those new outages caused by the Nor'Easter that provided a sucker punch to the already storm ravaged island.
It's been nine days with no power for a number of Long Island towns, including those that were not directly impacted by Sandy's surging waters and strong winds.
"LIPA is pretty mad at me. I've demonstrated our anger towards LIPA. The information flow is pitiful. The level of frustration and anger among over 120K homes it's at a very disturbing level," Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano told Good Day New York on Thursday.
Great Neck Mayor Ralph Kreitzman said he has been unable to get any answers from the Long Island Power Authority.
"Rest assured we are working around the clock to get power restored," LIPA said. Officials said they have a massive workforce operating around the clock.
As for the new outages caused by the nor'easter, LIPA said it will address them before existing outages if they are easily repairable and impact wide areas.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:02:22 GMT
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Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Coney Island's famed New York Aquarium, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, will partially reopen Saturday, May 25, 2013. The Wildlife Conservation Society on Friday showed members of the media parts of
Friday, May 24 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:12:21 GMT
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
Seaford Harbor, Long Island (Nov. 8, 2012)
