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Lynbrook village trustee appointed to Nassau County Water Authority board

Lynbrook resident Laura Ryder was among three people appointed to the South Nassau Water Authority district board by Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and other town officials. more

2/3/22

Governor Hochul’s timely arrival

As a former state official, I get many questions from readers, clients and friends about our political leaders. Lately, the most frequent one is, what do I think of Gov. Kathy Hochul? more

1/27/22

The town of Oyster Bay and villages of Old Brookville, Roslyn Harbor, Sea Cliff and the City of Glen Cove have until Feb. 1 to each appoint a member to the advisory board of the new public water authority signed into law on Nov. 3.

Public water takeover needs board selections by Feb. 1

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the North Shore Water Authority Act into law on Nov. 3, providing a path for the public acquisition of the privately owned NYAW, which serves approximately 124,000 Nassau … more

By Annemarie Durkin | 12/17/21

L.I.’s future solar users are getting a raw deal

New York is headed in the wrong direction on solar power. more

11/18/21

The time is right for offshore wind

Plans to construct a wind farm in the ocean 15 miles south of Jones Beach will undoubtedly be met with opposition. The Long Island Commercial Fishing Association has already weighed in against the project . . . more

7/29/21

Nassau’s budget surplus isn’t good news

Nassau County recently announced that it finished 2020 with a surplus of $75 million (subject to some adjustment, but it’s a reasonable number to work with). Sounds like good news, right? Not so fast. more

By Howard Kopel | 4/15/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman is the county's GOP pick to oppose Nassau County Executive Laura Curran in November.

Blakeman to oppose Curran for Nassau County executive

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, who represents the 3rd Council District, is the pick of the Nassau County Republicans to run against County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, in November. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/15/21

The pandemic gives states one more thing to fight about

In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. more

3/11/21

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

Officials lauded the completion of the revamped Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station in October, but they are now pushing to finish improvements there and at the East Rockaway and Centre Avenue stations.

Officials push for improvements to Lynbrook, East Rockaway train stations

Local commuters and officials are calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements at the Lynbrook, East Rockaway and Centre Avenue Long Island Rail Road stations. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/4/21

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