Three Far Rockaway men were arrested on Dec. 23 and charged in multiple thefts of copper wiring from trucks at the PSEG-Long Island substation at 1157 West Broadway in Hewlett.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/28/15
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Two weeks ago, the Herald published a story addressing the prevalence of political signs in the Town of Hempstead, the regulations surrounding them, and their potential influence over voter behavior. Our article was met with additional reader questions and comments concerning the legalities of political signs placed on county and state roads, hung on utility poles, and the public’s right to remove them.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/21/15
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Hurricane Joaquin is now forecast to move east of Long Island from Monday evening into Tuesday morning and spare the region from a direct hit of what was a Category 4 storm that hit the Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/1/15
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PSEG Long Island is closely monitoring the rain expected Thursday into Friday and the potential weather associated with Hurricane Joaquin. Torrential rain and high winds associated with Joaquin are possible over the weekend and into next week. The wind gusts and heavy rain associated with storms can be dangerous and cause power outages.
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9/30/15
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A three-phase plan will be implemented next year to repave and replace curbs and sidewalks along West Broadway from Hewlett through Cedarhurst, according to County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence).
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By Jeff Bessen
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7/29/15
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Village of Cedarhurst and PSEG Long Island officials said that unidentified individuals are contacting customers in Cedarhurst and asking for an immediate payment toward the electric bill or deposit through a pre-paid debit card to prevent the shutting off of service. Officials said that PSEG “never handles overdue bills in this manner.”
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By Jeff Bessen
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7/24/15
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Arrests
WEST HEMPSTEAD-On July 8 at 8:22 p.m. at a motel on Hempstead Turnpike, Warren D. Love, 23, of Lawrence, was arrested for diving while intoxicated, authorities said.
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7/15/15
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A roadway resurfacing and sidewalk repair project prompted by a Woodmere resident’s petition is expected to be undertaken next year as part of Nassau County’s capital budget, according to County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence).
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By Jeff Bessen
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6/24/15
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In 2014 alone, PSEG, the utility company contracted by the Long Island Power Authority, increased rates seven times. Enough is enough.
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3/26/15
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Up to 300 trees that died due to Hurricane Sandy-related damage will be cut down throughout the Village of Atlantic Beach at a cost of $124,025. Removal of the tree is expected to begin in two weeks, village officials said.
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By Vanessa Parker
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3/18/15
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