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New York American Water's corporate offices in Merrick.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to Cuomo announcing state will study municipal water

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

Oceanside, Island Park residents react to Cuomo announcing state will study municipal water

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

The fight for public water on the North Shore has raged for years, and many ratepayers believe they can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

State to study NYAW takeover

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/11/21

The E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park will serve as an interconnection point for a new 2,500-megawatt offshore wind farm, which is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $26 billion green-energy plan.

Barrett plant in Island Park key to offshore wind farm

In his Jan. 13 State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a $26 billion green-energy plan to increase solar and wind projects, including two offshore wind farms, one of which is slated to connect to the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/21/21

Although she is disappointed that she cannot host two dozen friends and family members in her Sea Cliff home this year, like she did when she lived in Syosset in 2018, Cindy Ash said she understands Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mandate.

North Shore plans for a 10-person limit on Thanksgiving

Responding to a resurgence of Covid-19 cases across the country and an increase in the infection rate of New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has mandated that gyms and any establishment with liquor … more

By Mike Conn | 11/19/20

In Glen Cove, there have been roughly 189 positive Covid-19 cases since the end of September. Since March, there has been a cumulative 1,204 cases.

Positive Covid-19 cases begin to rise in Glen Cove

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran released the latest updates surrounding Covid-19 on Monday, such as a 3.4 percent infection rate and 133 Covid-19 hospitalizations across Nassau County’s … more

By Jennifer Corr | 11/19/20

North Shore Ratepayers hope a Public Service Commission study would support their push for public water.

Cuomo issues new public water bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced legislation on Oct. 28 calling for the state to examine the feasibility of a public takeover of New York American Water’s infrastructure in Nassau County. The bill … more

By Mike Conn | 11/5/20

Lynbrook’s Regal Cinemas 13 reopened for the first time in over seven months on Oct. 23, and has many safety protocols in place amid the coronavirus pandemic. Above, Regal manager Daniel Acevedo, left, with Mayor Alan Beach at the reopening.

It’s showtime again as Regal theater reopens in Lynbrook

For the first time in over seven months, Regal Cinemas 13 in Lynbrook opened its doors to patrons on Friday, but with a plethora of new coronavirus rules and regulations. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/29/20

City of Glen Cove AMC 6 to reopen on Friday

With an announcement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that most movie theaters outside of Manhattan can reopen on Friday, movies will return to the big screen at Glen Cove’s AMC 6. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/23/20

Little superheroes in masks attended a Trunk-or-Treat event at Tiegerman School in Glen Cove last Saturday.

Is it safe to trick-or-treat in a pandemic?

With coronavirus among the scariest factors in communities across the state this year, many Glen Cove parents are wondering whether it’s safe to take their children trick-or-treating on Halloween. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/16/20