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Kudos to Nassau for signing climate pledge
At the Herald, we like to give credit where credit is due. In our Nov. 8-14 editorial, “Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge,” we called on County Executive Laura Curran . . . more
In 2020, let’s resolve to save L.I.’s aquifers
In January 2018, officials in Cape Town, South Africa, issued a dire warning: In three months, the city of 4 million people would run out of water unless urgent conservation action was taken. The city was fast counting down to what officials called “Day Zero.” more
It’s time to prioritize our drinking water
As federal officials propose rolling back water protection regulations, Long Island is struggling to find a solution to the problem of its increasingly contaminated drinking water supply. more
Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge
The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more
A sad ‘Fable for Tomorrow’ becomes reality
Upon hearing the news, my thoughts immediately turned to Chapter One of Rachel Carson’s famed 1962 book “Silent Spring,” which is said to have singlehandedly launched the environmental movement in the United States. more
An audit filed with the state Public Service Commission faults New York American Water’s longer billing season and lack of communication for the higher water bills last summer.
Audit blames NYAW for high bills
A lack of communication coupled with a longer-than-average billing period contributed to the shock that New York American Water customers had when they opened their bills last year, according to an audit that the state Public Service Commission accepted on July 11. more
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GOP is hardly Rooseveltian on conservation
Nassau County’s most famous Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated much of his life to preserving nature. During his time in the White House, the Oyster Bay resident . . . more
Water rates in the Lynbrook Service District will increase in April, as the third year of New York American Water's conservation rate hike begins.
New York American Water rates to increase April 1
New York American Water rates are set to increase again next month, as the third year of the utility’s conservation rate hike begins. more
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New York American Water ratepayers will receive credits on upcoming bills as part of a deal reached between the company and the state.
State approves NYAW credit plan
The state Public Service Commission on Dec. 13 approved $6.2 million in credits that will be issued to New York American Water ratepayers who saw their monthly bills skyrocket earlier this year, part … more
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Hey, N.Y.C., hands off L.I.’s water
New York City wants Long Island’s water. We shouldn’t give it to the city, period. Here’s the thing: If granted state approval, the city could just take it. more
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