Thursday, October 1, 2026
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New York’s energy debate is often framed as a question of transition. But for many experts, environmental advocates, labor leaders and utility officials, the more immediate issue is one of necessity.
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By Herald Content Studio
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5/14/26
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A Merrick real estate agent shares insights on downsizing, including costs, lifestyle changes and demand for 55-plus communities.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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5/11/26
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A Long Island sales manager explains how agents navigate pricing, competition and client expectations in a fast-moving housing market.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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4/15/26
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A Merrick attorney explains slip-and-fall risks, liability, and what steps to take after an incident during winter conditions.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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4/15/26
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As Long Island’s energy system modernizes, battery storage is becoming a central piece of how electricity is generated, delivered and managed.
At its core, battery energy storage systems (BESS) capture electricity from the power grid — including solar and wind — when demand and prices are low and store it for later use. When demand increases, instead of turning to costly and dirty peaker plants, batteries can discharge, selling their power at a lower price. The result is a more flexible system that can better match supply with demand, saving ratepayers money.
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Tara Jones
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4/9/26
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Off the coast of Long Island, a new chapter in the region’s energy future is already spinning.
The South Fork Wind project — the first utility-scale offshore wind farm serving New York — is now delivering electricity to the East End, demonstrating that offshore wind is no longer theoretical. It’s operating infrastructure.
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Tara Jones
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3/19/26
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In a historic win for taxpayer rights, Maidenbaum & Sternberg, LLP has secured a landmark victory in the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, confirming that homeowners have standing to argue unequal assessment in Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) proceedings. Thousands of homeowners who were wrongfully denied their claim for an assessment reduction may now finally be heard thanks to Maidenbaum’s perseverance and continuous fight to protect taxpayers’ rights.
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3/10/26
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On a hot July afternoon, when air conditioners across the South Shore kick into overdrive, Long Islanders feel it two ways: in the strain on an aging electric system and in the monthly bill that follows.
For IT professional Brian Leight, that moment came during his first full summer in his Long Island home.
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Tara Jones
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3/6/26
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If you’re a homeowner in Nassau County who has never filed a property tax grievance, you may be missing out on tax savings you’re entitled to receive. Unfortunately, many homeowners are discouraged from taking action because of a few persistent misconceptions about the grievance process.
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1/29/26
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The story of Long Island’s energy infrastructure is one of growth, ambition, missteps and resilience.
From the development of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to handle a growing need, to key historical events like the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant saga and Hurricane Sandy, Long Island’s power grid has a storied history.
Understanding how Long Island was electrified—and why its grid now faces urgent modernization needs—offers critical context for where its energy future is headed.
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Tara Jones
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1/23/26
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