For years, Long Islanders have endured PSEG's missteps and the LIPA Board's failures in holding them accountable. From the chaos of Tropical Storm Isaias to repeated underperformance on customer service and safety, we've seen firsthand how a lack of appropriate oversight leaves communities vulnerable. But the latest episode is the most troubling yet.

After a yearlong review, Long Island Power Authority senior staff strongly recommended selecting Quanta to replace PSEG Long Island as the region's utility operator. Yet the LIPA Board rejected that recommendation, canceled the procurement altogether, and chose to extend PSEG's contract for another five years. No consistent explanation was offered to the public.

It has since been revealed that the process wasn't merely flawed; it was riddled

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