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A pumping Station is proposed to be built by Motts Creek in Cedarhurst. The black outline is the planned bulkheading. On the left is the the Five Towns Mini Golf and Batting Range and on the right is Lawrence High School.

The construction of a pumping station in Cedarhurst to reduce flooding could get under way as early as next May, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/17/19

The vacant site at 175 Roger Ave. in Inwood that once housed Rockaway Metals has garnered interest from a Great Neck-based company.

175 Roger Avenue in Inwood generates interest

There is interest in the vacant and contaminated site at 175 Roger Avenue in Inwood as New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program application for the vacant building at 175 Roger Avenue from Inwood 175, LLC that is associated with the Great Neck-based AJM Capital II, LLC. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 5/2/19

GOP is hardly Rooseveltian on conservation

Nassau County’s most famous Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated much of his life to preserving nature. During his time in the White House, the Oyster Bay resident . . . more

4/18/19

New York American Water ratepayers will receive credits on upcoming bills as part of a deal reached between the company and the state.

State approves NYAW credit plan

The state Public Service Commission on Dec. 13 approved $6.2 million in credits that will be issued to New York American Water ratepayers who saw their monthly bills skyrocket earlier this year, part … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 12/19/18

The former Rockaway Metals building, at 175 Roger Ave. in Inwood, is a community eyesore, and is considered a hazardous site.

Is 175 Roger Ave. coming down?

An unsightly and potentially hazardous building that once housed a prosperous business is scheduled to be demolished in September, after a few false starts, according to Nassau County officials. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/26/18

The cover from “Synagogues of Long Island” features four temples, including Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst, on top.

Documenting Long Island’s synagogues

Walking with his granddaughter, Hailey, then 7, two years ago in Philadelphia, Rockville Centre native Ira Poliakoff spotted an old building. “You could see the brick work,” he said, “seventy-five years ago it was a synagogue that was repurposed. I wanted to continue knowing of their past.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/8/18

Hey, N.Y.C., hands off L.I.’s water

New York City wants Long Island’s water. We shouldn’t give it to the city, period. Here’s the thing: If granted state approval, the city could just take it. more

2/8/18

Let’s not mess with the state Constitution

Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more

10/19/17

Trump’s pullout from Paris accord is sad, so sad

The biggest problem with President Donald Trump’s foolish decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement is not that it rejects an international accord signed by 195 countries . . . more

6/15/17

New York state is stepping up efforts to improve drinking water quality and monitoring.

Fresh efforts to monitor drinking water quality

New York state will soon begin implementing changes that will alter the way drinking water is protected and monitored for the better. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/1/17

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