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East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano was outspoken about the sharp increase in water bills for residents.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents' water bills among highest on Long Island

Many homeowners across Lynbrook, East Rockaway and the South Shore have seen a sharp rise in their water bills over the past two years. more

By Peter Belfiore and Mike Smollins | 8/29/19

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said he was unhappy that village residents have some of the highest New York American Water bills.

Oceanside, Island Park residents' water bills are among highest on Long Island

Many New York American Water customers in Oceanside, Island Park and across the South Shore have experienced a spike in their water bills. more

By Peter Belfiore and Mike Smollins | 8/29/19

Work to replace the New York American Water tank on Dumond Place is set to begin later this month

New York American Water customers file complaint over tank project

More than 50 residents filed a complaint with the state Public Service Commission last week calling for an investigation of “misrepresented costs stated by New York American Water” to … more

By Alyssa Seidman and Timothy Denton | 6/13/19

Solitary confinement does more harm than good

Long Islanders, like all New Yorkers, have many different views about our criminal justice system, but everybody believes in the importance of safety and fairness. There is also a growing bipartisan consensus that mass incarceration does not achieve those objectives . . . more

By Kevin Thomas | 5/23/19

Albany must pass sex harassment bills

After the #MeToo movement exploded into the national consciousness in 2017 and 2018, New York state lawmakers recently proposed no fewer than 11 bills to strengthen the state’s sexual harassment laws. more

5/9/19

The second designated building was constructed in 1940 and was designed to appear more like a residential building to complement the adjacent homes.

Historic brick structures in Sea Cliff landmarked

The Village of Sea Cliff board of trustees approved a recommendation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Dec. 10 to grant two buildings historic landmark status. The structures, which serve … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/3/19

Activist Dave Denenberg addressed a crowd of New York American Water ratepayers, urging them to contact their elected officials and ask for a public takeover.

Groups in Glen Head, Merrick urge takeover of NYAW

Ratepayers from New York American Water’s Sea Cliff, Lynbrook and Merrick districts attended a public forum in Merrick on Sept. 6, hosted by Long Island Clean Air Water and Soil and North Shore … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/13/18

NYAW deal involves $1M for Sea Cliff district

As part of a complex deal now pending approval in State Supreme Court, New York American Water is offering to sell the Village of Sea Cliff its pumping station, at 325 Prospect Ave., with the sale … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/6/18

After state deal, water rate questions remain

Finally, enough residents got together to complain about New York American Water, and their unreasonably high water bills, and didn’t let up until they caught the state’s attention. more

8/23/18

Jeffrey Greenfield reappointed to Nassau County planning commission

Rockville Centre resident Jeffrey Greenfield was reappointed to the Nassau County Planning Commission after telling legislators on Aug. 6 that he was unaware of county land purchases designed to … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 8/16/18

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