New York Public Service Commission
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The New York Public Service Commission is a government agency that regulates the various utilities of the state of New York
. The commission also oversees the cable industry.
The commission consists of up to five members, led by a commissioner. Each member is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the New York State Senate
for a term of six years or to complete an unexpired term of a member. The current chairman is Garry A. Brown, who was named Chairman on January 2, 2008.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The commission also oversees the cable industry.
The commission consists of up to five members, led by a commissioner. Each member is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
for a term of six years or to complete an unexpired term of a member. The current chairman is Garry A. Brown, who was named Chairman on January 2, 2008.