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Long Island’s energy future: vision vs. mirage

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 . . . more

By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke | 1/12/23

A pumping Station is proposed to be built by Motts Creek in Cedarhurst. The black outline is the planned bulkheading. On the left is the the Five Towns Mini Golf and Batting Range and on the right is Lawrence High School.

Holding back the water

The construction of a pumping station in Cedarhurst to reduce flooding could get under way as early as next May, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/17/19

While he enjoys performing stand-up comedy, Andrew Ginsburg believes working as a writer and a personal trainer suits his lifestyle better since his son was born.

Flexing his mind as well as his muscles

With so much information on fitness available through the media and internet it’s difficult to know what’s true and what’s a myth. For every tip on diet or exercise it seems that there’s another that proclaims the opposite. more

By Tyler Marko | 8/31/17

L.I. is desperate for a water-management plan

In July 2012 we called on our government leaders to come up with a management plan for Long Island’s rapidly diminishing — and increasingly polluted –– water supply. more

7/23/14

Having gone through four boilers in five years due to flooding caused by sewage backup, Gloria Katz suspended her new boiler from the ceiling to avoid having to replace it yet again.

Sewage secret seeps out

Sewage issues on Harborview North in Lawrence are a badly kept secret, according to five-year resident Mendel Warshawsky, as he and many of his neighbors have sump pumps, operating 24 hours a day, draining water out into the street to prevent sewage backup and flooding toilets and drains. more

By Ann Friedman | 4/24/13

Backup generators should be required countywide

In the chaotic weeks after Hurricane Sandy rolled across Nassau County, residents, desperate for the gasoline that was in such short supply, learned a new routine: get up before dawn and get to an open gas station before your friends and neighbors did. more

2/7/13

As the installation of new sewer piping continues on Peninsula Boulevards, torn up streets like this portion of Westminster Road in Cedarhurst has angered residents.

Peninsula Boulevard sewer project a problem

No matter how the work is conducted it seems that residents and motorists are very unhappy with Nassau County’s Peninsula Boulevard sewer project that has been underway for the past several months. more

JEFF BESSEN | 4/28/11

When the water rises

Q. Our area flooded due to a prolonged period of heavy rain and a high water table. Can you tell me about sump pumps with battery backups, if they exist? Such a thing would be very important if a power outage occurred — which happens in hurricanes. more

By Monte Leeper | 12/8/10

Inflatable party zone opens in Cedarhurst

Pump It Up, a fun-filled indoor arena filled with humongous inflatable bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses and more, held its grand opening on Jan. 30. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 2/11/10

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