In the years following Hurricane Sandy National Grid waived the fees it usually charged for disconnecting and reconnecting gas lines for homeowners who were raising their damaged houses. On June 15, …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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9/10/15
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As if those local residents who still have to raise their homes are not facing enough hurdles, now National Grid has reinstituted disconnect and reconnect gas line fees that might leave homeowners …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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9/2/15
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The owner of Rounds Elite Fitness, a new gym opening at 3199 Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside, got a surprise when National Grid billed them for thousands of dollars in gas they never used.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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6/10/15
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Now that the storm has passed, National Grid advises their customers to stay cautious.
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1/27/15
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National Grid is proposing to repower the E.F. Barrett Power Station, a nearly 60-year-old facility on Barnum’s Channel.
Although still in the early stages, the potential plan was outlined …
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By John Maher
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3/19/14
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Just over a month into its term as Long Island’s electric utility, PSEG Long Island is rolling out major improvements — and its workforce is already sick and tired of hearing about LIPA.
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By John Maher
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2/11/14
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Oceanside and Island Park firefighters put out a small fire at the E. F. Barrett Power Station on Jan. 20 — the second blaze to occur in the past month.
The power station, at 1 McCarthy Rd. on …
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By John Maher
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1/30/14
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Representatives from National Grid released a statement on Jan. 21 urging residents to be wary of potential issues with gas and meters during Tuesday’s snowstorm, which is expected to bring 8-12 …
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By John Maher
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1/21/14
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The Long Island Power Authority is a nonprofit municipal electric utility that has operated in some capacity on Long Island for over 25 years. For as long as I can remember, LIPA has been about as popular as a root canal.
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6/13/13
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Following months of deliberation regarding the future of the Long Island Power Authority, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed legislation that would privatize Long Island’s utility operations.
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By David Weingrad
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5/24/13
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