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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

Residents decry proposed rate hike at American Water hearing

Residents’ frustrations with New York American Water came to a boil Wednesday night at a two-hour public hearing at Wantagh High School. More than two dozen people protested a proposed rate hike, citing dirty water with low pressure, low-quality service and bills six times the size of their neighbors’. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 10/27/16

New state law requires schools to test for lead

All New York state schools must now have their drinking water supply tested for lead contamination, according to legislation signed last month by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. New York is the first state in the country to institute a lead testing mandate for schools. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/18/16

Water rate hearings set

Residents will soon get two chances to comment on an 8.3 percent rate hike proposed by New York American Water, a private water company that supplies communities across the South Shore. The New York State Department of Public Service, which oversees the Public Service Commission, has scheduled public hearings in Malverne and Wantagh on Oct. 26. more

By Rossana Weitekamp and Daine Taylor | 10/11/16

We all have a role to play in keeping our water clean

Clean drinking water, a swim in the bay, catching fish to eat and going to the beach are things we easily take for granted as Long Islanders. more

9/22/16

Malverne roadway project will be up for bids

After working with engineers for the past several months, the Village of Malverne is in the final stages of creating a bidding document that will request estimates for a complete overhaul of targeted roads throughout the village. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 9/14/16

Lifeguards, surfers save swimmers in rough seas

A woman standing on the jetty at Lincoln Boulevard beach, reportedly taking photos, was caught by a wave, pulled into the water and slammed into the rocks, a witness and … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Ben Strack | 9/4/16

County mulling sewage lease

Nassau County is in talks to enter a two-year contract with a financial adviser to study a potential public-private partnership for the county’s sewage system, which some officials believe could help mitigate the burden of 10 years of sewage debts. more

By Nick Ciccone | 8/10/16

Crystal Leas of Malverne sought the water company’s help in clearing up the 22,000 gallons of brown water in her swimming pool.

A pool full of brown water

During her nearly 20 years in Malverne, Crystal Leas has never seen her swimming pool look like this. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/5/16

Filtration tanks just like these, on Chautauqua Avenue in Lakeview, will be housed in a pre-engineered metal building and will be part of Iron Removal Plant #23 in Malverne.

After hearing, Malverne moves closer to new iron removal plant

At a special exception hearing last week, the Village of Malverne gave a green light to New York American Water’s plans to file for a permit and begin construction of Iron Removal Plant #23, on Cornwell Avenue. It was the fourth meeting the water company has had with village officials and residents about the plant’s construction. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/14/16

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