![]() ![]() Tim Ryan wants to challenge Nancy Pelosi for minority leader ![]() Regional state Republicans, including Senator Peter Oberacker, R- Schenevus, Assemblymen Chris Tague, R-Schoharie, and Brian Maher, R-Walden, did not respond to requests for comment.Watch Video: Ohio Rep. Hinchey said that during the past six weeks her office has received 70 new complaints about billing errors “which disproves the company’s claim that its billing system has largely been resolved.” “The only way forward for Central Hudson is through a systemic leadership change and, unequivocally, that must start from the top,” Hinchey said in a statement. Hinchey said the time had come for Freni to quit. “For that reason, it’s important to demand full accountability from those who are in charge of services that are integral to the quality of our life.” “Even when there’s an abundance of evidence that Central Hudson’s negligence has caused immense hardship to Hudson Valley residents, the tools we have to hold the corporate utility accountable aren’t robust and speedy enough to provide instant relief to those impacted,” Shrestha said in a statement. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha, D-Esopus, and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, D-City of Newburgh. Hours after Ryan made is call, other Democratic regional political leaders offered up support for Freni’s resignation. Ryan said that he could “tell hundreds more of these stories, and still not scratch the surface of this incredible corporate ineptitude.” “For the Mayor of Newburgh, with a $708,000 bill for a single month of electricity at his three-bedroom family home (and) senior citizens on a fixed income, who had their checking accounts wiped out by autopay.” “I rise for the single mother in Kingston who told me she’s afraid to cook for her four kids because turning on the stove means facing a gigantic gas bill,” Ryan said. Ryan said he was speaking for others too. “She described the debt, which put her at risk of losing her family farm, as a guillotine hanging over her head. “ Speaker, I rise today for the farmer in Ulster Park who received such a massive utility bill- $16,585, 17 times her normal bill, that she actually contemplated suicide,” Ryan said. “I rise today to bring voice to my constituents who have been screwed over and ripped off by our utility company, Central Hudson,” Ryan started off. In his speech, Ryan strongly criticized Central Hudson leadership. Mosher has been Central Hudson president and CEO since 2016. He was responsible for day-to-day operations, including gas and electric transmission and distribution, construction and maintenance, meter reading, and account services.įreni previously was Central Hudson’s senior vice president of customer services, as well as its vice president of engineering and environmental affairs. Mosher, who was appointed president and CEO of FortisAlberta in western Canada.Ĭentral Hudson and FortisAlberta are both part of Newfoundland-based Fortis Inc.įreni has more than three decades of experience at Central Hudson and was serving as its senior vice president of customer services, transmission and distribution operations, according to the company. ![]() We are hopeful that we can meet with Congressman Ryan and any other elected officials to describe what we are doing to improve the billing system and build back trust with our customers as their energy provider.”įreni succeeded Michael L. “We are 100% committed to rebuilding relationships with Congressman Ryan and all our stakeholders and to resolving any remaining issues with the system expeditiously. Jenkins said the utility is working to forge a relationship with Ryan. “We continue to make enhancements to resolve any remaining issues.” “Our number one priority has been and remains resolution of issues with the system, and we continue make progress,” Jenkins added. Jenkins didn’t address Ryan’s call for Freni to resign. “Central Hudson continues to apologize for the unfortunate impacts that implementation of the new system has had on our customers and key stakeholders,” Jenkins said. Central Hudson needs solutions to regain the public’s trust.”įreni did not respond to a request for comment but Central Hudson spokesman Joseph Jenkins said that, “We are aware of comments made by Congressman Pat Ryan this morning concerning Central Hudson’s billing system.” “I have seen firsthand the chaos they have created for Hudson Valley residents and have been astonished by their failure to take ownership for this disaster. “It’s time for new leadership at Central Hudson,” Molinaro said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon. ![]()
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