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Angry Long Islanders vent frustration over LIPA

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Desperate and beyond disappointed, Oceanside residents chanted their frustrations with the Long Island Power Authority and local leaders on Friday.

Many like Lisa Derazmo haven't had power since Superstorm Sandy and are struggling to answer just basic questions.

The event started as a news conference intended to update people about opening damaged schools but devolved into a boiling and bitter battle of words between the crowd and speakers.

Many left the gathering feeling they got few answers and more fears.

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