Keyword: 'East Rockaway' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: East Rockaway

79 results total, viewing 11 - 20

State appoints monitor to oversee New York American Water

The state Public Service Commission on Oct. 18 selected PA Consulting Group, an international consulting company, as the independent monitor to oversee New York American Water’s controls and … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 10/25/18

At a meeting about the New York American Water rate hikes, Baldwin resident Jack McCloy Jr. showed that his water bill is more than $100, but his mother, who lives in South Huntington, is paying only about $8.

New York American Water under fire for rate hikes

Even though New York American Water’s conservation rates were designed to reward customers for limiting water use, the utility’s deputy chief operating officer, Bill Varley, acknowledged at a … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/14/18

Baldwin captains, from left, Kaia Harrison, Jenna Annecchiarico and Aziah Hudson led the way to a 60-24 win over Massapequa as the Lady Bruins claimed a fifth straight Nassau Class AA championship. They went on to win their first-ever state Federation crown.

A salute to champions from 2017-18

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are many of the top team accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/5/18

Tantalizing tastes of Thailand now in East Rockaway

While Exhibit Thai Eatery is only in its second month, it seems to be running seamlessly. Owner Aun, originally from Bangkok, is . . . more

By Terry Biener | 5/3/18

Pickup or delivery, it’s all good

At first glance, Osteria Due Amici appears to be a typical, small pizzeria — pizza oven, open counter, tiled walls, refrigerated beverage cabinet and two tables with chairs. But one taste of . . . more

By Terry Biener | 1/26/18

Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast

In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more

10/19/17

After Harvey, Long Islanders should pay it forward

Hurricane Harvey slammed into the southeastern Texas coast two Fridays ago as a Category 4 storm, lashing homes and businesses with 130-mile-per-hour winds and . . . more

9/7/17

How can we prevent flooding? Surge-barrier gates.

Last December, I was joined by other elected officials in calling for surge-barrier gates to be installed on the South Shore to prevent nuisance and major flooding in Nassau County. Surge-barrier gates would . . . more

8/10/17

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/17

Candidates face off in the 21st Assembly District

Republican Brian Curran, a lifelong resident of Lynbrook, is seeking re-election to a New York State assembly seat in Nassau County’s 21st District. Democrat Travis Bourgeois is challenging him. more

By Mary Malloy | 11/1/16

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 8 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.