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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 18, 1995
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New York 1-3571 11-1019782
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
175 East Old Country Road, Hicksville, New York 11801
516-755-6650
(Address and telephone number of Principal Executive Offices)
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Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
On August 15, 1995, the Governor of the State of New York
announced the appointment of the Chairman and three additional trustees of the
Long Island Power Authority ("LIPA") Board to take office on September 1, 1995.
According to published reports, the new LIPA Board will be responsible for
proposing a plan to address energy issues on Long Island. These reports
indicated that the LIPA Board would evaluate a variety of options involving the
Company's business operations and assets, among them the full takeover proposal
made by the outgoing LIPA Board in June 1995, and recommend a course of action.
Based on the lack of available information, the Company cannot determine what
proposal, if any, will be recommended by the new LIPA Board.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors
Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits
Not applicable.
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
Not applicable.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
Registrant
By ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO
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ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO
Senior Vice President - Finance
Dated: August 18, 1995
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