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Residents said they hoped the $608 million sale of New York American Water to Liberty Utilities would lead to cleaner water and lower rates.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to Liberty Utilities $608M purchase of New York American Water

With Liberty Utilities finalizing the $608 million purchase of New York American Water Jan. 3, many Lynbrook and East Rockaway residents have expressed hope for better service and lower rates. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/20/22

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

North Shore waiting on water appointees

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

By Annemarie Durkin | 12/23/21

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

What’s the best way to clear the air?

Q. I saw an article in a magazine about how I may be able to add air and water purifiers in my office to minimize sickness and infections. Is this for real? more

By Monte Leeper | 12/9/21

Think green — clean your vehicle at a car wash

Bravo to New York state voters for overwhelmingly passing a ballot referendum last week adding wording to the New York Constitution’s Bill of Rights guaranteeing the right to clean water, air and a healthful environment. more

11/11/21

Marguerite Grasing Keller has slowly replaced lawn spaces with native plants, which require less watering and invites birds.

Heat wave drives residents to native gardening

New York American Water issued a voluntary conservation notice on June 29 to its Long Island customers: “The heat wave impacting Long Island is leading to extremely high water use by our … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 7/15/21

New York American Water's corporate headquarters in Merrick.

New York American Water to repair water main in Lynbrook

New York American Water is investing $260,000 to replace 820 feet of aging water main with a new eight-inch ductile iron main along Lancaster and Bristol streets in Lynbrook. The project will also replace 20 company-owned service lines and a fire hydrant. more

7/7/21

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

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

Water authority bill passes Legislature

On June 11, both the New York 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 Town of Hempstead and Town of Oyster Bay, respectively. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/17/21

The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill establishing a public water authority on the North Shore to relieve residents of expensive water bills.

Legislature votes for public water authority

Both the New York State Assembly and Senate last week passed a bill to establish a North Shore Water Authority and a South Nassau Water Authority that would replace New York American Water for … more

By Annemarie Durkin | 6/17/21

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