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Do you have a sinking feeling about infrastructure?
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 … more
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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
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
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Anshul Gupta
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
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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
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
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New York American Water ratepayers will receive credits on upcoming bills as part of a deal reached between the company and the state.
State approves NYAW credit plan
The state Public Service Commission on Dec. 13 approved $6.2 million in credits that will be issued to New York American Water ratepayers who saw their monthly bills skyrocket earlier this year, part … more
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At a meeting about the New York American Water rate hikes, Baldwin resident Jack McCloy Jr. showed that his water bill is more than $100, but his mother, who lives in South Huntington, is paying only about $8.
New York American Water under fire for rate hikes
Even though New York American Water’s conservation rates were designed to reward customers for limiting water use, the utility’s deputy chief operating officer, Bill Varley, acknowledged at a … more
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Residents denounce proposed water rate hike
Several dozen Nassau County residents, interest groups and politicians came together at a Oct. 26 public hearing to comment on an 8.4 percent rate hike sought by New York American Water to pay for infrastructure, taxes and water delivery costs. The hearing was organized and chaired by the Department of Public Service and held at Malverne Village Hall. more
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Finally, someone stands up to PSEG and its rate hikes
In 2014 alone, PSEG, the utility company contracted by the Long Island Power Authority, increased rates seven times. Enough is enough. more
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