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Malverne resident Dawn Wladyka drained her tub of the brown water she has become accustomed to, but this time found that it had left behind a mucky residue.

Most people don’t think twice about running a bath or filling a glass with tap water: They simply turn on the faucet and, voilà, out comes clear, colorless water. On rare occasions, you … more

By Lee Landor | 2/9/11

Now, not later, let’s repair Bay Park plant

Nassau County’s Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant has released untreated sewage into South Shore bays since March, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation... since March! more

12/16/10

Long Island American Water held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for the opening of its new iron-removal plant in Malverne. From left were LIAW Director of Operations Richard Kern; Senior Construction Inspector Vincent Zito; Dustin Downing, assistant operations manager for the Layne Christensen Company; Malverne Mayor Patty McDonald; LIAW President William Varley; Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; and Patricia Acampora, commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission.

Cleaner water for Nassau County

Long Island American Water opened its newest iron-removal plant in Malverne on Oct. 28, marking the occasion by inviting local elected officials and representatives of the New York State Public … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

Nassau County Legislators Denise Ford and Richard Nicollelo, both Republicans, voted for County Executive Ed Mangano’s $2.6 billion budget, as well as a separate budget resolution to do away with the county’s ‘guarantee’ to pay tax-certiorari refunds to property owners who successfully challenge their assessments.

County OK’s $2.6B budget

The Nassau County Legislature voted 11-8 to approve County Executive Ed Mangano’s $2.6 billion budget on Saturday night, following a contentious, two-day public hearing in Mineola that turned bitterly partisan as legislators argued over details of the spending plan. more

David Weingrad and Scott Brinton | 11/2/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Do solar panels make sense for my house?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

Monte Leeper | 9/22/10

Solar panels on my roof?

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

By Monte Leeper | 8/5/10

The future of energy independence

On April 20, an explosion off the Gulf Coast on an oil rig leased by British Petroleum marked the unfortunate beginning of the worst oil spill in our nation’s history. more

Al D'Amato | 6/3/10

Rodolfo Valentin: transforming your hair

Reminiscent of ancient Rome, this exquisite multi-level salon and day spa provides myriad luxurious services, amenities and products. more

Teri-Ann Loeser | 5/20/10

County exec betting on Nassau’s future?

After some seven years of studies, community meetings, press conferences and tens of millions of dollars spent on planning and consultants, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum remains an aging concrete behemoth surrounded by 77 acres of cracking asphalt. It is a glaring eyesore in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties. more

5/6/10