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In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . . more

5/18/23

Municipalizing LIPA would be a big mistake

Converting the Long Island Power Authority to a public power utility from a private-public partnership, which is being considered by the State Legislature through a commission, would be a massive mistake. more

By Wendy Hijos | 4/27/23

Long Island’s energy future: vision vs. mirage

For decades, gas pipelines and other delivery infrastructure have been a reliable cash cow for utility companies, which recover the costs of building their distribution systems from our utility bills . . . more

By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke | 1/12/23

The pandemic gives states one more thing to fight about

In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. more

3/11/21

On Thursday, Rory Lancman, special counsel for ratepayer protection at the state Department of Public Service, hosted a virtual hearing at which South Shore residents aired their grievances about New York American Water, the private utility currently under the scrutiny of a state-led feasibility study.

South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover

South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

PSEG recently announced that it would replace utility poles and wires in Franklin Square and West Hempstead.

PSEG to install new poles, wires in Franklin Square and West Hempstead

PSEG recently announced that it will start replacing existing poles and wires in Franklin Square and West Hempstead on Aug. 13 to make them more storm-resilient. According to the utility, the new … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/30/19

Residents denounce proposed water rate hike

Several dozen Nassau County residents, interest groups and politicians came together at a Oct. 26 public hearing to comment on an 8.4 percent rate hike sought by New York American Water to pay for infrastructure, taxes and water delivery costs. The hearing was organized and chaired by the Department of Public Service and held at Malverne Village Hall. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/28/16

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

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