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The newly barren banks of Glen Cove Creek lie just down shore from RXR’s Garvies Point project, on what was once a lush stretch of marsh grass and green trees. Now these wetlands have all but disappeared. more

5/2/19

A New York American Water rate hike is set to go into effect on April 1.

Oceanside, Island Park 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

By Melissa Koenig | 3/14/19

We need more diversity, less ‘gotcha’ in elections

The Nov. 6 election was more of a groundswell than a seismic shift, yet it was significant. While many incumbents rode to relatively easy victories . . . more

11/16/18

Jack Schnirman with a $4,300 bill sent to the county for the fountain behind him.

County looks to plug leaks amid backlash over New York American Water rate hikes

In the Lakeview Peace Garden, water trickles down a fountain into the ground, where it is recycled back up to the fountain. For years, Nassau County paid $50 a month to keep that water running — … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 9/6/18

After state deal, water rate questions remain

Finally, enough residents got together to complain about New York American Water, and their unreasonably high water bills, and didn’t let up until they caught the state’s attention. more

8/23/18

Hundreds of residents on the South Shore have complained that they have seen massive water rate hikes, prompting calls for probes into New York American Water.

Residents blast New York American Water rate hikes, lawmakers call for probes

Twelve-year Island Park resident Catherine Hall said the problem started when a New York American Water employee came unannounced to install a replacement water meter at her house early in July. At … more

By Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 8/8/18

We must protect our drinking water

We all worry about drinking water — homeowners and business people alike — and why shouldn’t we? Flint, Mich., has become the poster city for water contamination . . . more

By Hilary Baum | 7/21/18

Staying safe when the summer heats up

Summer is finally here. It should be a time of joy, spent barbecuing in the backyard and hanging out at the beach. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. The American Red Cross offers the following guidelines . . . more

6/21/18

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

Oceanside experienced 12 broken water mains last week as temperatures fluctuated from near zero to the 60s. A spokesman for New York American Water said such conditions contributed to “a perfect storm” for water main breaks.”

Water main breaks in Oceanside

A representative for New York American Water reported that following last week’s extreme cold, Oceanside experienced 12 broken water mains as temperatures rose. The official said that water … more

By Peter Belfiore | 1/19/18

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