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Sunday update: LIPA reports major outages

"Irene is now a tropical storm and is passing through our area. Trees and power lines have been brought down and tens of thousands of customers have lost power. LIPA is prepared with hundreds of … more

8/28/11

LIPA warned that power outages could accompany Irene as she hits Long Island in the early morning hours on Sunday.

'High potential' for power outages: LIPA

The Long Island Power Authority said it is keeping a close eye on the track of the hurricane, as there is "still a high potential for extensive damage and power outages." Although no significant … more

8/27/11

A nut job’s guide to insulating your attic

So there I was, shimmying into a corner of my attic to stuff insulation into a narrow crevice that hadn’t seen the light of day in 60 years. more

Scott Brinton | 4/21/11

Franklin Square resident Bill Youngfert installed solar panels on his home five years ago to reduce his carbon footprint, but has notice a huge savings ever since. Within a year, Youngfert will be solely reaping the benefits of his decision.

Go green: it could cut your bill

Five years ago, Franklin Square resident Bill Youngfert decided he wanted to do something positive for the environment — and save a little money, too. After receiving a free solar panel assessment, Youngfert installed solar panels on his home, and he has been witnessing an incredible savings on his electric bill ever since. more

Jackie Nash | 3/16/11

Democracy in a world ruled by oil

Self-centered bordering on narcissistic. That’s how I would describe the U.S.’s reaction to the democratic revolution that has swept across the Middle East and North Africa in recent months. more

Scott Brinton | 3/10/11

Do solar panels make sense for my house?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

Monte Leeper | 9/22/10

Sen. Fuschillo calls for audit of LIPA’s $30M Earl bill

Following reports that the Long Island Power Authority spent an estimated $30 million on Hurricane Earl, leaving customers to potentially face a rate increase, New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. and other area lawmakers requested this past week that State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli conduct an audit of LIPA’s handling of the situation. more

9/13/10

Solar panels on my roof?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

By Monte Leeper | 8/5/10

Allen Lavine of Baldwin, Herb Deitman of Bellmore and Ira Landman of Oceanside took a break from their bocce game in the 102-degree heat on Tuesday at Eisenhower Park.

Heat wave sweeps Long Island

Residents across Long Island's South Shore were dealing with sweltering heat this week, as temperatures exceeded the century mark on Tuesday and stayed in the high 90s on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo and Meghan McCloskey | 7/7/10

We’re drowning in an ocean of black oil

Yeah! Drill, baby, drill! Let’s suck every last drop of oil from the ocean floor in the waters off the good ol’ U.S. of A., and to heck with the environment and the environmental regulations holding us up from taking what’s ours — oil, beautiful, black oil, the world’s carbon legacy passed down to us by God to power our nation, keep us safe and make us rich. more

Scott Brinton | 5/6/10