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New York American Water prepared a Malverne street for new water mains last year. The state said last week it will invest $2.5 billion in water infrastructure projects.
State allocates $2.5 billion for water quality
New York state’s new $163 billion budget passed last week, including an allocation of $2.5 billion for the Clean Water Infrastructure Act, which aims to improve water distribution systems’ safety and quality. more
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A view of the inside of New York American Water’s Plant #15 in Lynbrook.
Carcinogens in the water
Last week, state Sen. Todd Kaminsky filed legislation requiring the commissioner of the New York State Department of Health to study and regulate 1,4-dioxane, a chemical likely to be carcinogenic, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Last year, the EPA released a report, citing dioxane was found in many water supply systems on Long Island. more
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Let’s add private colleges to Cuomo’s plan
This is the time of year when families across the country are struggling to find the right colleges for their soon-to-graduate sons and daughters. There’s some promising news on the horizon for some of those students . . . more
Questions about governor’s tuition plan abound
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed free tuition at CUNY and SUNY schools for families earning $100,000 or less in 2017 and families earning $125,000 or less in 2019. We support any good measure that would . . . more
Hero NYPD detective Steven McDonald dies
Holding candles and reciting prayers along with members of the clergy in Malverne, hundreds of people gathered for a vigil to pray for Malvernite and NYPD Det. Steven McDonald at the Charles Reese Memorial Park in the village on Jan. 9. McDonald, who had a heart attack on Jan. 6, is still in critical condition at North Shore University Hospital in Nassau County. McDonald reportedly died Jan. 10 at North Shore Hosptial while still on life support. He was 59 years old. more
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Matilda Cuomo, front, third from right, visited East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Dec. 13 to speak with participants in the school’s new mentor program.
Matilda Cuomo visits East Rockaway to check in on Mentor Program
Former First Lady of New York Maria Cuomo recently visited with students at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School to check-in on the new Mentor Program, which she founded in the 1980s. more
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Reform FEMA with a focus on resiliency
As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, preparedness is essential — acting on the lessons we learned from the storm, and doing the work now to ensure that our homes and families are protected if . . . more
The water in a sink at the Rhame Avenue School was found to have slightly-above-normal lead content.
Schools are getting the lead out
Traces of lead were found in the water flowing into a sink at the Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway after a round of proactive water testing earlier this month. more
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Patrick Nicolosi points to what could be the future of the south lot of Belmont Park.
Locals, unions rally for soccer stadium complex at Belmont Park
More than 150 union workers, fans, and locals rallied at the south lot of Belmont Park to urge state officials to make a decision on a proposed soccer stadium and complex that has been lying in wait … more
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Kaminsky’s election may be pivotal in fighting corruption
Voters in New York’s 9th State Senate district did something last week that the governor and the State Legislature have failed to do this legislative session: They stood up for the fight against corruption and the push for ethics reform . . . more
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