Keyword: 'electricity' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: electricity

23 results total, viewing 11 - 20

In 2015, we should rise up against taxpayer injustice

As we ring in the New Year, let’s reflect on the important issues and challenges our state and county faced in 2014. I believe 2015 will be a good year . . . more

12/24/14

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

We need to change LIPA, but with care

The Long Island Power Authority is a nonprofit municipal electric utility that has operated in some capacity on Long Island for over 25 years. For as long as I can remember, LIPA has been about as popular as a root canal. more

6/13/13

Under the governor’s proposal, LIPA would be reduced to five members.

Governor proposes privatization of L.I.'s utilities

Following months of deliberation regarding the future of the Long Island Power Authority, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed legislation that would privatize Long Island’s utility operations. more

By David Weingrad | 5/24/13

LIPA faced a barrage of criticism for its response to Hurricane Sandy.

LIPA's future remains uncertain

It’s been five months since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the shores of Long Island, and the state government, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, continues the process of reworking its utility storm and preparation response. more

By David Weingrad | 3/27/13

Backup generators should be required countywide

In the chaotic weeks after Hurricane Sandy rolled across Nassau County, residents, desperate for the gasoline that was in such short supply, learned a new routine: get up before dawn and get to an open gas station before your friends and neighbors did. more

2/7/13

The blessings of light, heat and a warm bed

I watched the sun set this week down at a storm-ravaged beach, and I realized that while the sun rises and the sun sets, pretty much everything else changes. more

11/23/12

Salvaging the bones on storm-tossed shores

What I saw: lines of people, bundled against the cold, gas containers in hand, waiting, shuffling their feet to keep warm, waiting even longer than they thought possible for enough gasoline to get their cars going. more

11/15/12

Keep your family safe from fires

Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more

10/18/12

See "Ain't Retirement Grand," the BroadHollow Theatre's new musical about what it means to be retired, at its Elmont stage.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European … more

6/27/12

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.