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New York American Water has postponed its planned Sept. 1 rate hike to Jan. 1, 2021.

Planned New York American Water rate hike delayed until January

Amid outcry from residents and elected officials, New York American Water announced that it has postponed a rate hike that was set to take effect on Sept. 1. The decision came after the utility engaged in discussions with the Department of Public Service and decided not to go through with the increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/10/20

To bury the power lines, or not?

Tropical Storm Isaias marched up the Eastern Seaboard Aug. 4 with 70-mph winds that snapped trees in half or ripped them out of the ground, often sending them crashing onto power lines, leaving 420,000 Long Island ratepayers without electricity. more

8/14/20

Beaches are set to open across New York state on May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Local cities and town, however, have the authority to keep them closed. Above, a view of Long Beach before the Covid-19 pandemic.

New York beaches to open May 22: governor

New York state will allow beaches to open next Friday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing Friday. The governor said, however, local towns … more

By Scott Brinton, Jim Bernstein and Karen Bloom | 5/15/20

Local residents and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky teamed together to provide protective masks to residents of the Bishop Kellenberg Gardens Senior Center in Oceanside. Resident Susan Gnatt and Property Manager Chris Dunbar donned the maks.

Community rallies to provide masks to Oceanside seniors

Community members recently teamed together with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky to deliver surgical masks to residents at the Bishop Kellenberg Gardens Senior Center in Oceanside. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/2/20

For Earth Day, children could draw chalk pictures about what it means to them. The contest deadline is April 20.

Draw chalk pictures for Earth Day

To commemorate Earth Day, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky who represents the 9th Senatorial District, which includes several South Shore communities, is asking Long Island children to take part in what is being called the “Chalk the Walk” Earth Day challenge. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/10/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said officials are cracking down on businesses that price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.

Island Park pharmacy fined for price gouging masks during coronavirus outbreak

An unidentified pharmacy in Island Park was fined $5,000 by Nassau County’s Office of Consumer Affairs for price gouging protective masks in response to the growing need for them during the coronavirus outbreak. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/20

New York American Water is set to replace each meter in the county with smart meters.

New York American Water to install smart meters countywide

As it prepares for a rate hike on April 1, New York American water is also moving ahead with a $40.8 million plan to replace all of its 126,500 water meters in Nassau County with new smart meters that will monitor customers’ usage. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/20

At a news conference Sunday, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, left, and County Executive Laura Curran warned against price gouging of sanitary items during the coronavirus outbreak.

Lawmakers warn against price gouging during coronavirus outbreak

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice gathered on Sunday at Oceanside Middle School for a news conference to address price gouging during what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/9/20

Though residents in the Lynbrook service area faced a possible 21 percent increase in their water rates, the Public Service Commission announced that the rates will only increase by 6 percent on April 1.

Oceanside, Island Park residents' water rate increase will be less than expected

The Public Service Commission recently announced that it had decided to defer a 27 percent rate hike for New York American Water customers in the Lynbrook service area in April. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/13/20

The E.F. Barrett Generation Station, in Island Park, will have to follow new regulations from the Department of Environmental Conservation that aim to improve public health by reducing harmful emissions.

E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to follow new DEC guidelines

The Department of Environmental Conservation recently passed a measure that will reduce air pollution by regulating emissions from peak-use power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/16/20

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