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While snow usually isn’t an issue for utilities, the possibility of sleet and ice can increase the likelihood of downed wires and resulting power outages. Cars striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down.

Once again, a winter storm is descending on the area. PSEG Long Island reminds its customers to keep safe in case of outages. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/4/15

Peter Gerbi, left, and Thomas Lamoreaux, supervisors with the Lynbrook Department of Public Works, celebrate the end of a day of plowing and sanding on Monday morning.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway feel winter's wrath

Snow, ice, howling winds and body-numbing temperatures — winter has made its presence felt this year as Long Island continues to be hit with storms. In both Lynbrook and East Rockaway, crews … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 2/25/15

At a press conference on Feb. 12 at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola, Shila Shah-Gavnoudias, commissioner of the county Department of Public Works; Jon Kaiman, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s special advisor for Long Island storm recovery; Ed Mangano, the county executive; and Todd Kaminsky, a state assemblyman from Long Beach, announced that the state would provide $150 million to upgrade the Bay Park plant with a nitrogen-removal system.

State promises $150 million to better treat sewage

New York state has pledged to fund the installation of a $150 million nitrogen-removal system at the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, which will reduce the environmental harm of the sewage the plant discharges into Nassau County’s Western Bays, state and county officials said on Feb. 12. The officials, speaking at a Mineola news conference, also called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide $550 million more to build an outfall pipe to carry effluent from Bay Park into the Atlantic Ocean. more

By Brian Racow | 2/13/15

Snow started to fall early on Monday morning. By Monday evening, blizzard conditions were expected across Long Island. Above, commuters at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station at 8 a.m. on Monday.

West Hempstead LIRR Branch remains suspended; most others reopened

After this week’s blizzard forced state officials to suspend service on the Long Island Rail Road, service has returned to most branches, while the West Hempstead Branch remains under … more

1/27/15

National Grid says stay safe in storm aftermath

Now that the storm has passed, National Grid advises their customers to stay cautious. more

1/27/15

The roads are passable for those who absolutely need to get somewhere.

Mangano: Roads passable, but avoid unnecessary travel

More than 100 snow plows patrolled Nassau County’s roadways Monday night, rendering the roads passable for those who “need to get somewhere,” said Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. Still, he asked residents to avoid unnecessary driving and “exercise caution” if they venture out. more

By Brian Racow | 1/27/15

PSEG reports small number of outages

PSEG Long Island reports that as of 9:47 a.m., 174 households — all in central and eastern Long Island — are without power. Restoration is expected today. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/27/15

Nassau County drivers can now return to the roads, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted the travel ban effective at 7:30 a.m. MTA service is set to resume at its normal schedule at 8 a.m.

Cuomo opens Nassau roads

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday morning that he has lifted Nassau County's travel ban, effective at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and that MTA service will continue on its regular schedule … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/27/15

Gov. Cuomo announced at a press conference Monday afternoon that a travel ban throughout Long Island and other snow-effected counties would take effect at 11 p.m. on Monday

Cuomo to close roads

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference late Monday afternoon that a travel ban would take effect in all counties effected by the snowfall, including Nassau County, at 11 p.m. tonight. … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/26/15

Gov. Cuomo said state officials were discussing the possibility of closing roads.

State threatens travel ban

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference early Monday afternoon that the Long Island Rail Road, New York City Subway System and the Metro-North train line would begin suspending service … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/26/15

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