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New York State Public Service Commission

How the commission is formed

Composition
Up to seven full-time commissioners serve six-year terms; the Commission is bipartisan by law.
Appointment
The governor appoints commissioners with New York Senate confirmation.
Leadership
The governor designates the Chair, who also serves as CEO of the Department of Public Service.
Verify governance ↗
Current coverage
Covered utilities
9
Open proceedings
5
Last updated
Jul 21, 2026

Current commission

Official roster ↗
MemberRoleCurrent termSelected byAppointmentTerm source
Rory M. ChristianchairTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
David J. ValeskycommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
Denise M. SheehancommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
James S. AlesicommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
John B. MaggiorecommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
Radina R. ValovacommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
Uchenna S. BrightcommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.

Open proceedings

5 open
UtilityStatusNext event
NYSEG

25-E-0375

filedNo official date scheduled
RG&E

25-E-0379

filedNo official date scheduled
NYSEG

25-G-0378

filedNo official date scheduled
RG&E

25-G-0380

filedNo official date scheduled
Con Edison

26-E-0045

filedNo official date scheduled