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As a former state official, I get many questions from readers, clients and friends about our political leaders. Lately, the most frequent one is, what do I think of Gov. Kathy Hochul? more

1/27/22

L.I.’s future solar users are getting a raw deal

New York is headed in the wrong direction on solar power. more

11/18/21

The time is right for offshore wind

Plans to construct a wind farm in the ocean 15 miles south of Jones Beach will undoubtedly be met with opposition. The Long Island Commercial Fishing Association has already weighed in against the project . . . more

7/29/21

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

To bury the power lines, or not?

Tropical Storm Isaias marched up the Eastern Seaboard Aug. 4 with 70-mph winds that snapped trees in half or ripped them out of the ground, often sending them crashing onto power lines, leaving 420,000 Long Island ratepayers without electricity. more

8/14/20

County officials are finalizing an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island to build an underground line that will connect the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility.

County officials finalizing $30M plan to connect Island Park, Bay Park plants

On Jan. 27, the Nassau County Legislature tooks steps towad finalizing an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island to spend $30 million on a power line that will stretch from the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/6/20

Letter to the Oceanside/Island Park Editor (Jan. 30-Feb. 5)

A letter to the Editor concerning the G.F. Barrett Generation Station and the proposed tax agreement between the Long Island Power Authority and the county. more

1/29/20

Island Park resident Richard Shurin, a fierce opponent of the LIPA tax reduction over the past few years, spoke at the community meeting hosted by LIPA and Nassau County on Jan. 15.

Island Park residents confront LIPA, county officials on proposed Barrett settlement

Three minutes each wasn’t nearly enough time for Island Park residents to express their frustrations with the recently proposed settlement between the Long Island Power Authority and Nassau County regarding the E.F. Barrett Generation Station. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/23/20

The E.F. Barrett Generation Station, in Island Park, will have to follow new regulations from the Department of Environmental Conservation that aim to improve public health by reducing harmful emissions.

E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to follow new DEC guidelines

The Department of Environmental Conservation recently passed a measure that will reduce air pollution by regulating emissions from peak-use power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/16/20

The Long Island Power Authority has been trying to challenge the E.F. Barrett Generation Station’s property assessment and significantly cut its taxes on it since 2010.

Island Park school officials brace for LIPA impact

Island Park Public Schools officials are still awaiting the outcome of the district’s lawsuit against the Long Island Power Authority, after the utility company proposed a settlement with Nassau County in November to reduce its taxes on the E.F. Barrett Generation Station. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/2/20

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