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State study: Public water is best option

According to a recent study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the state Department of Public Service, the municipalization of New York American Water’s Long Island infrastructure is not only feasible, but also in residents’ best interests. more

By Andrew Garcia and Mike Conn | 4/14/21

State Sen. Kevin Thomas, joined by local officials, veterans and NUMC medical personnel, called on the federal government to fund expanded services and housing at the county’s safety-net hospital.

Push to add veterans’ services at medical center

For years, the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency’s more than 90 volunteers drove veterans to facilities like the Veterans Affairs hospital in Northport to receive specialized care, because services for veterans are limited in Nassau County. But agency officials hope that President Biden’s proposed $2.7 trillion American Jobs Plan will allow veterans to access expanded services in their own county. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/14/21

Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible and brought rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly.

Bill to provide relief to New York American Water ratepayers stalls in Assembly

Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible while bringing rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly after being approved by the Senate. more

By Mike Smollins and Mike Conn | 4/9/21

A stall in the passage of legislation in the State Assembly caused the public takeover of New York American Water’s Long Island assets to be taken out of the 2021-22 fiscal year’s budget.

Public water takeover stalled in Assembly, taken out of budget

Legislation to allow a public takeover of New York American Water’s Long Island assets has stalled in the State Assembly. According to a report released on March 29, a study ordered by Gov. … more

By Mike Conn | 4/8/21

Many calls, but little action on infrastructure

The potholes that used to greet us each spring, but now are with us year-round, remind us of the condition of our roads and bridges. more

By Robert Scott | 4/1/21

State needs public-hearings overhaul

Amid all the clamor over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment and misreporting of nursing home deaths, you would have thought nothing else was happening in Albany at the moment. You would be wrong. more

3/25/21

Three federal Covid relief bills have made a total of $280.7 billion available for education nationwide, including $193.2 billion for public primary and secondary schools.

Federal money available for Five Towns schools

Money for education is flowing once more from the federal government: The latest Covid stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan, totaling $1.9 trillion, includes $126 billion for public primary and secondary schools, $42 billion for higher education and $2.75 billion for private schools nationwide. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/24/21

Federal aid gives Nassau a shot in the arm

Nassau County got some very good news last week after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: The county will receive $397.7 million in federal aid . . . more

3/18/21

Dr. Anthony Boutin, NUMC’s chief executive and medical officer, talked with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran as 90-year-old veteran Frank Zelinski prepared to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccination site for vets opens at Nassau University Medical Center

Veterans who meet current eligibility requirements will need to look no further than Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow to get their Covid-19 vaccines. more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/17/21

The Suffolk County Water Authority has proposed assisting with or operating a new public water authority in Nassau County, something that some activists are saying opens yet another door for municipal water.

Suffolk County Water Authority proposes Nassau water takeover

The Suffolk County Water Authority has submitted a six-page filing with the state Public Service Commission indicating that SCWA officials believe it could play a role in assisting with or operating … more

By Mike Conn | 3/11/21

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