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A bill to establish a South Nassau Water Authority and a North Shore Water Authority was approved by the Senate and Assembly, and now Governor Cuomo must sign it into law. Above, New York American Water’s corporate headquarters in Merrick.

On June 11, both the New York State Assembly and Senate passed a bill to establish a South Nassau Water Authority and a North Shore Water Authority that would replace New York American Water for ratepayers in the Town of Hempstead and Town of Oyster Bay, respectively. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/17/21

Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington.

Mask mandates for students puzzle Oceanside, Island Park parents, officials

Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo last announced that a mask mandate would be lifted in schools, state officials decided Monday that students should wear them inside for the rest of the school year, while parents expressed varying views about unmasking their children in school going forward. Districts can, however, choose to opt out of masking requirements. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/21

Board of Education trustees and elected officials recently hosted a rally urging County Executive Laura Curran, above, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow children to be unmasked at schools and camps, but officials have stuck to state and federal guidelines.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway parents split on masking for children

With coronavirus cases dropping and restrictions easing, many parents have made a push to allow children to go without face coverings at schools and camps, while others have been reluctant to do so. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

There was no shortage of officials wielding ceremonial shovels as the project kicked off last week.

Bay Park Conveyance Project begins on Earth Day

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, construction began on the long-awaited Bay Park Conveyance Project. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

State study: Public water is best option

According to a recent study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the state Department of Public Service, the municipalization of New York American Water’s Long Island infrastructure is not only feasible, but also in residents’ best interests. more

By Andrew Garcia and Mike Conn | 4/14/21

Public-water advocates say the study conducted by the state Department of Public Service shows that all of Nassau County could be a step closer to municipal water.

State study: Public water is feasible

According to a report issued on Monday, a study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the state Department of Public Service found that the municipalization of New York American Water’s … more

By Mike Conn | 4/2/21

Janet and George Beyer and Ray Arledge enjoyed lunch at Alpine Restaurant while wishing waitress Elizabeth Papadoniou, second from right, a happy birthday when the restaurant reopened for outdoor dining last spring. Since then, though, owner Theodore Delis said, business has been light.

State GOP seeks an end to restaurant restrictions

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all restaurants and businesses would shut down statewide last year, Covid-19 cases were on the rise, but by summer, the case count was decreasing, and … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Police Commissioner James Vafeades explained at a virtual village board meeting on March 1 the key points of the Rockville Centre Police Department’s reform plan, which is required by the state to be adopted by April 1.

Rockville Centre police reform plan to be adopted by April

Village trustees hosted a virtual public hearing March 1 on the Rockville Centre Police Department’s proposed reform plans, created in accordance with the New York State Police Reform and … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/18/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project on March 4. Construction will begin in the spring and is expected to last three years.

Cuomo approves $439M Bay Park Conveyance Project

Construction on the $439 million Bay Park Conveyance Project is set to begin in the spring after Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved it on March 4. With the significant milestone completed, Western Bay Constructors Joint Venture was selected as the design-build contractor for the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine, chair of the Judiciary Committee, is conducting the impeachment inquiry of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Glen Cove legislator heads Cuomo investigation

State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie approved an impeachment inquiry of Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 12. The Judiciary Committee, chaired by Assemblyman Charles Lavine, a Democrat from Glen Cove, will conduct the investigation. more

By Laura Lane | 3/18/21

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