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What do we do if Indian Point springs a radiation leak?

At first, sirens would blare for five minutes, a signal that nearby residents must turn on their TVs and radios and listen for Emergency Alert System announcements. more

2/18/16

PSEG reports outages from snowstorm

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 4:21 p.m. Friday, 15,756 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 4:21 p.m. on Friday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/5/16

The ups and downs of storm response

Sun and warmer temperatures are making the Jan. 23 blizzard seem like a distant memory, but there’s still a month and a half to go until spring . . . more

2/4/16

PSEG reports outages from blizzard

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 2:22 p.m. Monday, 522 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 2:22 p.m. on Monday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/23/16

A microgrid generally operates while connected to a main grid, in this case at the Rockville Centre Power Plant. It can break off and operate on its own using local energy generation in times of crisis like storms or power outages. In Rockville Centre, it may supply electricity to the Police Department, Village Hall, schools, firehouses and stores.

RVC gets $100,000 grant to study ‘microgrid’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that Rockville Centre was one of 14 Long Island municipalities to be awarded grants to help develop resilient and clean energy. more

By Alex Costello | 7/15/15

I'd press a button to banish football

I have a terrific photo of my grandson, Jacob, running with the ball for a touchdown. He was 9 at the time . . . more

4/23/15

Finally, someone stands up to PSEG and its rate hikes

In 2014 alone, PSEG, the utility company contracted by the Long Island Power Authority, increased rates seven times. Enough is enough. more

3/26/15

While snow usually isn’t an issue for utilities, the possibility of sleet and ice can increase the likelihood of downed wires and resulting power outages. Cars striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down.

PSEG prepares for storm

Once again, a winter storm is descending on the area. PSEG Long Island reminds its customers to keep safe in case of outages. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/4/15

Cheers and jeers for our leaders

Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more

2/5/15

Teaching kids to be successful

How does any parent raise a child to succeed in life? That is the most basic, yet profound — many might say confounding — question that any mother or father might ask. more

6/26/14

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