The latest on Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts in New Jersey and New York: POWER — The main utility on New York's Long Island, the Long Island Power Authority, says that more than 14,000 homes and businesses still lack power but that most should have it back on by Wednesday. An additional 38,000 won't because of lingering flood damage. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo orders an investigation into how utility companies prepared for and reacted to the storm. — An attorney files a lawsuit claiming negligence by LIPA and contractor National Grid. It seeks unspecified damages and class-action status. — New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn calls for more buried power lines, generators at gas stations and other measures to help prepare for future storms. GASOLINE — Rationing efforts end in New Jersey end but continue in Long Island and New York City, where Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he'll leave the system in place "for a while." TRAVEL Continued... |