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Liberty Utilities is suing Lawrence village for nearly $800,000 in unpaid fire hydrant servicing fees.

Lawrence owes water utility nearly $800,000

Lawrence village appears to be in some hot water over allegedly not paying Liberty Utilities, formerly NY American Water, nearly $800,000 for servicing more than 200 fire hydrants across the Five Towns community since 2019, according to records. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/20/23

How they avoid saying the dirtiest word

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” . . . more

5/18/23

Municipalizing LIPA would be a big mistake

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. more

By Wendy Hijos | 4/27/23

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

Brooklyn resident Tevon Johnson and Queens resident Lisa-Marie Coalbrooke were arrested in North Woodmere on Jan. 8 for allegedly possessing a loaded gun.

Two arrested in North Woodmere for gun possession

Two people were arrested for allegedly possessing a loaded handgun that was found by police in a vehicle at Doxy Brook Park in North Woodmere on Jan. 8, police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/13/22

The pandemic gives states one more thing to fight about

In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. more

3/11/21

On Thursday, Rory Lancman, special counsel for ratepayer protection at the state Department of Public Service, hosted a virtual hearing at which South Shore residents aired their grievances about New York American Water, the private utility currently under the scrutiny of a state-led feasibility study.

South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover

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 … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

New York American Water’s corporate offices in Merrick.

Cuomo: State to study municipalization of NYAW

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. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/4/21

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