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It was during the 1930s, in the depth of the great Depression, that Robert Moses put public authorities on New York state’s map. Hailed at the time as “the man who can get things done,” Moses gained the consent of beleaguered politicians to create public authorities that would capture federal appropriations to restart the stalled economy.
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Hal Peterson
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6/15/10
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Plans are in the works to reconfigure Newbridge Road in East Meadow, a stretch known for speeding and high accident rates. In 2009, the state Department of Motor Vehicles reported six …
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Mike Caputo
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6/9/10
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After years of planning, community opposition and economic setbacks, a proposed $100 million luxury condo development in Harbor Isle is back on the table, with the developer calling for some of …
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Anthony Rifilato
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6/9/10
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Construction of a guiderail that will run along the Wantagh State Parkway bike path began May 20, a New York State Department of Transportation spokeswoman said.
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Sari Zeidler
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6/3/10
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The City of Long Beach received another notice of violation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this time for dumping some 1,000 cubic yards of construction …
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6/3/10
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Rockville Centre commuters may have recently been handed a flier from the General Building Laborers’ union Local 66, alleging the construction at the AvalonBay site is unsafe, among other things.
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Alex Costello
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6/2/10
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Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran has been named the Nassau County Republican Party’s choice to fill Assemblyman Bob Barra’s seat in the November election. Curran, 41, a longtime Lynbrook resident, began a four-year term as mayor in 2007.
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Mary Malloy and Mike Russo
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5/27/10
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After a decade as state assemblyman in the 14th District, Bob Barra, a Republican from Lynbrook, announced May 19 that he will not seek a sixth term. He cited health concerns as the reason for his …
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Mike Russo
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5/26/10
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Bellmore-Merrick residents saw their water rates rise in January when the New York State Public Service Commission approved a three-year, 12.66 percent rate hike for Aqua New York, their water provider. The average customer's bill will rise from $593 to $643 this year, according to the PSC.
When U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat, heard from constituents about the rate hike, and a similar increase in December 2008 for towns in Westchester County, he and his staff began looking into Aqua New York and its parent company, Aqua America.
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Deirdre Krasula
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5/25/10
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Sally Cappitelli, a 60-year resident of Long Beach, died on May 18. She was 95.
Cappitelli was an active member of the local PTAs and Girl Scouts, holding various positions in both …
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5/21/10
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