The New York State Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (the LIPA Commission) today announced its fifteen-member Advisory Committee, comprising distinguished leaders from Suffolk, Nassau, and the Rockaways representing diverse interests and views (see list below, and bios here). At its first meeting, the Advisory Committee will select its chairperson and determine its agenda.

The Commission also announced the schedule for its initial hearings (see below), where the Commission will receive testimony from stakeholders and the public. Public testimony can also be submitted to the Commission through its website, https://nylipa.gov/public-input.

“The LIPA Commission Advisory Committee members are made up of community leaders across Long Island that we believe best reflect the diverse interests of Suffolk, Nassau, and the Rockaways residents. I’m proud of the team assembled to serve as Advisory Committee members, and we look forward to hearing directly from the public on ways to make their utility services more affordable and efficient during the public hearings." - Senator Kevin Thomas (Commission Co-Chair)

“With the creation of the Advisory Committee, the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority has assembled a distinguished cross section of Long Islanders to assist the Legislative Commission with its mission to transform LIPA into a transparent and accountable electric utility that can deliver reliable service at a more affordable cost. The talents and experience of the Advisory Committee members will be invaluable as we seek the best path forward for our electric utility. I thank each one of them for their willingness to serve and look forward to hearing their unique perspectives. Equally important will be the public hearings that the Commission will hold in the next few weeks. Community input is critical to creating a new vision for LIPA that better represents the needs of everyday Long Islanders." – Assembly Member Fred Thiele (Commission Co-Chair)

MEETING & HEARING SCHEDULE

Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Farmingdale State College, Quintyne Hall 
2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735
No Testimony Will Be Taken

LIPA Commission Hearing: Nassau County
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 10:00 AM
Hofstra University Student Center
200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York 11549
Live Testimony Only – Register On-site
If translation services are needed, contact the Commission at info@nylipa.gov.

LIPA Commission Hearing: “Virtual”
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 6:00 PM
Livestream and Registration Information: https://nylipa.gov/hearings-meetings
A location where physical attendance is available will be posted in advance of the hearing
(Commissioners will not be physically present.)
If translation services are needed, contact the Commission at info@nylipa.gov.

LIPA Commission Hearing: The Rockaways
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 10:00 AM
Rockaway YMCA
207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne, New York 11692
Live Testimony Only – Register On-site
If translation services are needed, contact the Commission at info@nylipa.gov.

LIPA Commission Hearing: Suffolk County
Friday, December 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
Suffolk County Legislature
725 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Smithtown, New York 11787
Live Testimony Only – Register On-site
If translation services are needed, contact the Commission at info@nylipa.gov.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Bob Catell
Chairman of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at SUNY Stonybrook

Matthew Cohen
President and CEO of the Long Island Association

Leslie Davis
President of the Westbury Chapter of the NAACP

Pat Guidice
Business Manager of IBEW Local 1049

Hon. Ralph Kreitzman
Executive Director of the Nassau County Village Officials Association

Mike Menser
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Brooklyn College

Farrah Mozawalla
CEO/Founder of the Asian American Institute for Research and Engagement

Dolores Orr
Chair of Queens Community Planning Board 14

Mitch Pally
Chief Executive Officer of the Long Island Builders Institute

Hon. Edward P. Romaine
Brookhaven Town Supervisor

Kyle Strober
Executive Director for the Association for A Better Long Island

Tela Troge
Director of Health & Community Services for the Shinnecock Nation

Lisa Tyson
Executive Director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition

Bob Vecchio
Executive Director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association

Dr. Edward Williams
Founder and CEO of Regional Ready Rockaway