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 (Date of earliest event reported):
April 11, 1997
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 8. Change in Fiscal Year
The Registrant determined on March 27, 1997 to change its fiscal
year from a December 31 year end to a March 31 year end. Accordingly, a new
fiscal year commenced on April 1, 1997.
The transition period of January 1 - March 31, 1997 will be reported
on Form 10-Q on or before May 15, 1997.
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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: April 11, 1997
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