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Atlantic Beach Bridge users will see the first increase in tolls since 2007, starting Jan. 1.

Atlantic Beach Bridge tolls to jump 50 percent in the new year

When it comes to getting to the Atlantic Ocean — and specifically the seaside community of Atlantic Beach — Valley Stream residents and their neighbors have long appreciated the … more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/16/22

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is entering the final hours before opening passenger train service from Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal ahead of its end-of-year deadline despite hurdles and concerns over its completion.

Grand Central Madison deadline looms large

Only a few months ago, all signs were pointing to the imminent opening of Grand Central Madison — Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new, fully operational terminal in … more

By Juan Lasso | 12/15/22

Fusion can augment clean-energy creation

It existed for just five seconds — but it was enough to power a home for an entire day. more

12/15/22

‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authority the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 12/1/22

Let’s let New York Power Authority take on Con Edison

Amid new reports of almost half a million New Yorkers struggling to catch up with their electricity bills, Con Edison’s decision to request further increases of up to 20 percent from state regulators is a slap in the face. more

By Melanie D'Arrigo and Jonathan Soto | 4/7/22

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

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

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