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Dave Denenberg, co-director of Long Island Clean Water Air & Soil, says the cost of acquiring the Liberty Water utility should be mitigated by the money customers have already paid to maintain its services. Yet, that’s not possible, temporary presi-dent of the South Nassau Water Authority John Reinhart said, as courts have already ruled against such an approach.
What happens next with Liberty water?
  The South Nassau Water Authority is making progress on a potential public takeover of Liberty Water. Yet, even as progress is made, one question lingers: Is a public takeover of the utility … more
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Customers who receive water through Liberty Utilities are opposing a rate hike that could see bills in Nassau County increase by a cumulative 34.2 percent. Hearings began last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, which has the power to either approve or reject the proposal.
Want to file a comment about Liberty Water?
  Two virtual hearings took place last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island … more
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Isaac Schechtman said a 50 cent rate hike, while not ideal, is still manageable.
How much will the MTA fare hike affect you?
Starting on or around Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets. The Metropolitan … more
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David Denenberg, Michael Reid and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages addressed the crowd while the South Nassau Water Authority was in executive session.
What's happening with the Liberty Water rate hike?
  The atmosphere was tense in the meeting room the Lynbrook Public Library on July 11 as dozens of South Shore residents gathered for a public meeting of the South Nassau Water Authority … more
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A New York American Water rate hike is set to go into effect on April 1.
Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to New York American Water rate hike
New York American Water rates are set to increase again next month, as the third year of the utility’s conservation rate hike begins. more
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Water rates in the Lynbrook Service District will increase on April 1, as the third year of New York American Water's conservation rate hike begins.
New York American Water rates to increase April 1
New York American Water rates are set to increase again next month, as the third year of the utility’s conservation rate hike begins. more
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Assemblyman Brian Curran is among those pushing for answers from New York American Water after dozens of local residents saw their water bills spike.
New York American Water: New rate hiked bills in Lynbrook, East Rockaway and other areas
New York American Water announced on Monday that South Shore customers’ high water bills are the result of a recently approved conservation rate coupled with increased summer usage. more
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The state Public Service Commission has launched another probe into New York American Water’s operations.
State PSC launches probe after water rate hikes in Lynbrook, East Rockaway and other areas
Maureen Blaum recalled being shocked when she looked at her New York American Water bill last month and saw that it was $300 — more than double her usual monthly cost. more
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Commuters who use the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Rail Road will see a four percent fare increase beginning in March.
MTA raises fares, tolls; commuters frustrated
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a 4 percent increase of fares and tolls last week, leaving many residents frustrated over the increased cost of getting to work. Under the new … more
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The price for a round of golf on a weekend day at Eisenhower Park’s Red Course will increase from $43 to $47 for adults who live in Nassau County. Republican county legislators and County Executive Ed Mangano last week approved increases of hundreds of county fees covering a wide range of services.
County hikes fees
The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19. more
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