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Finally, someone stands up to PSEG and its rate hikes

In 2014 alone, PSEG, the utility company contracted by the Long Island Power Authority, increased rates seven times. Enough is enough. more

3/26/15

The village is drafting a law to address old utility poles that remain after new ones are erected. More than 300 exist throughout the village, according to officials.

Village of Valley Stream wants old poles to go

A public hearing will be held at the Village of Valley Stream Board of Trustees’ March 23 meeting regarding a proposed local law that would require that utility companies remove old poles in … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 3/19/15

PSEG Long Island will launch a new program for more efficient power and energy over the next ten years, starting after public hearings where feedback from residents will be collected

PSEG unveils new utility program

Utility 2.0, an updated power program that the Public Service Electric and Gas company (PSEG) said would cost about $200 million, will begin its implementation stage in early 2015. After … more

Vanessas Parker vparker@liherald.com | 8/27/14

Ice and snow weighing down tree limbs and power lines is the greatest cause of outages during winter storms.

PSEG finishes storm recovery process

PSEG Long Island is preparing for another storm expected to bring a mix of snow and rain early Thursday morning through Friday, with potential wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. As of 6:15 … more

By John Maher | 2/14/14

PSEG prepared for Thursday's storm

PSEG Long Island is preparing for another storm expected to bring a mix of snow and rain early Thursday morning through Friday, with potential wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. The … more

By John Maher | 2/12/14

Outages are represented by colored triangles. Hard hats represent spots where crews have already responded. Maps can be seen in more detail

PSEG copes with icy conditions

After a night of freezing rain and sleet, PSEG Long Island is coping with a number of power outages on the South Shore of Nassau County. more

By John Maher | 2/5/14

Most power lines were unaffected by snow.

Few outages reported during storm

Long Island's new power authority, PSEG Long Island, has again proven that it knows snow. The utility reported that as of 3:00 a.m., there were only 343 Long Island and Rockaway PSEG LI customers … more

By John Maher | 1/22/14

National Grid to residents: safety first

Representatives from National Grid released a statement on Jan. 21 urging residents to be wary of potential issues with gas and meters during Tuesday’s snowstorm, which is expected to bring 8-12 … more

By John Maher | 1/21/14

LIPA's Sandy response was simply unacceptable

It may be human nature to believe that the worst can never happen. Perhaps we can’t wrap our psyches around the thought of our homes and businesses –– our lives –– in tatters. more

11/15/12

Envision Valley Stream would like to see less double poles in the area, like this one on Hendrickson Avenue.

'Two' many utility poles in Valley Stream?

Members of Envision Valley Stream discussed cleaning up streets, parks and waterways, creating a teen center and ways to cut down on excess telephone poles at their meeting on May 31 at Sip This on Rockaway Avenue. more

By Brian Croce | 6/6/12

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