The Nassau County Legislature voted this week to authorize $15 million to replenish a capital budget that was used for repairs on two disruptive sinkholes — one in Baldwin and one in Lido …
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By SEAN KENNEDY
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8/6/23
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In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . .
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5/18/23
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Converting the Long Island Power Authority to a public power utility from a private-public partnership, which is being considered by the State Legislature through a commission, would be a massive mistake.
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By Wendy Hijos
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4/27/23
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For decades, gas pipelines and other delivery infrastructure have been a reliable cash cow for utility companies, which recover the costs of building their distribution systems from our utility bills . . .
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By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke
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1/12/23
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Lynbrook resident Laura Ryder was among three people appointed to the South Nassau Water Authority district board by Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and other town officials.
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2/3/22
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With Liberty Utilities finalizing the $608 million purchase of New York American Water Jan. 3, many Lynbrook and East Rockaway residents have expressed hope for better service and lower rates.
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By Mike Smollins
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1/20/22
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In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country.
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3/11/21
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South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private …
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By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman
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2/26/21
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers.
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By Alyssa Seidman
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2/4/21
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New York American Water customers in the Lynbrook service area are likely to face a double-digit rate hike in April, but the utility is working with state officials to spread the impact over three years.
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By Mike Smollins
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1/30/20
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