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The Bay Park Conveyance Project seeks to redirect nitrogen-rich effluent from the Western Bays and it send into the Atlantic Ocean, where it will diffuse in deeper waters.

A $439 million conveyance project to redirect partially treated sewage from its current outflow in Reynolds Channel, just south Island Park and Oceanside, to a location in the Atlantic Ocean three miles south of Wantagh is progressing, according New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officials. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/22/21

State must ensure THC products don’t target kids

The New York State Department of Health should move immediately to ban cookies laced with the THC chemical delta-8, a natural hemp extract that is now legal under the state’s medical marijuana law. more

7/8/21

South Side High School Class President Emilio Grillo addressed his fellow graduates at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium.

South Side seniors look to the future

After a tumultuous year that saw students jump from virtual to hybrid and back to in-person learning because of the coronavirus pandemic, South Side High School's class of 2021 had its moment in the sun as they gathered at Hofstra University's Shuart Stadium for gradation. more

By Tom Carrozza | 7/1/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and his wife, Ellen Tobin, were surrounded by supporters as Kaminsky announced his candidacy for district attorney Monday.

State Sen. Kaminsky announces run for D.A.

Todd Kaminsky, who was re-elected last November to a third two-year term in the State Senate, announced his candidacy for Nassau County district attorney Tuesday. Appearing in a dark blue suit … more

By James Bernstein | 6/28/21

A bill to establish a South Nassau Water Authority and a North Shore Water Authority was approved by the Senate and Assembly, and now Gov. Andrew Cuomo must sign it into law. Above, New York American Water’s corporate headquarters in Merrick.

New York American Water bill passes State Legislature

On June 11, the State Assembly and Senate passed a bill to establish a South Nassau Water Authority and a North Shore Water Authority that would replace New York American Water for ratepayers in the Towns of Hempstead and Oyster Bay. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/18/21

Members of the Oceanside High School youth council and the SAFE coalition unveiled their new education campaign on teen marijuana use.

Oceanside students unveil anti-marijuana PSAs for NICE buses

The legalization of the sale and use of recreational marijuana in New York has been met with stiff opposition in the form of opt-outs from local municipalities. In Oceanside, the high school’s youth council made their mark on the conversation by creating signs to run on Nassau Inter-County Express buses to warn county residents about the effects the drug can have on developing brains. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/17/21

We must reduce the dangers of fire-retardant chemicals

Our brave firefighters risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. The least we can do is protect them from dangerous, cancer-causing chemicals. more

By Todd Kaminsky | 6/10/21

Former Oceanside Fire Chief Kevin Klein, left, was recently appointed to the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, second from right. Joining him was his father, Steven Klein, also a former OFD chief, and his son, Christopher, who is now a firefighter for Terrace Hose Company No. 3 in Oceanside.

Former Oceanside fire chief appointed to state taskforce

Former Oceanside Fire Chief Kevin Klein was recently appointed to the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force. more

5/13/21

The Senate recently passed a bill that could help eliminate a special franchise tax for New York American Water, in turn causing customers to see a decrease in their bills.

Bill seeks to lower New York American Water rates

With a rate hike of as much as 26 percent facing New York American Water customers on May 1, elected officials have sought to save Long Island ratepayers tens of millions of dollars on their bills while creating a path for a public takeover of the water system. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

There was no shortage of officials wielding ceremonial shovels as the project kicked off last week.

Bay Park Conveyance Project begins on Earth Day

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, construction began on the long-awaited Bay Park Conveyance Project. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

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