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Long Island’s energy future: vision vs. mirage

For decades, gas pipelines and other delivery infrastructure have been a reliable cash cow for utility companies, which recover the costs of building their distribution systems from our utility bills . . . more

By Anshul Gupta and Gordian Raacke | 1/12/23

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin along with Councilwoman Melissa "Missy" Miller and TOH Receiver Jeanine C. Driscoll announced the opening of Town of Hempstead Cooling Centers throughout the township yesterday.

Cooling Centers open in Town of Hempstead to beat the heat these next few days

Cooling Centers are now open in the Town of Hempstead as a National Weather Service heat advisory is set from noon today to 8 p.m. on Thursday as temperatures climb to the mid-nineties. Hempstead … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/20/22

Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Suozzi (D) speaks in opposition to legislation intended to phase out natural gas heating in New York state starting by the end of next year.

L.I. contractors group opposes all-electric bill

A seismic shift in construction could be on the horizon for contractors throughout New York if state lawmakers pass the so-called “all-electric building” acts. And that has the attention of local plumbing and heating professionals, who could be forced to work without gas as early as 2024. More than a hundred of them crowded into the conference room of the Holiday Inn in Plainview last week to share their concerns with the Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors of Long Island. more

By Tom Carrozza | 3/10/22

Marguerite Grasing Keller has slowly replaced lawn spaces with native plants, which require less watering and invites birds.

Heat wave drives residents to native gardening

New York American Water issued a voluntary conservation notice on June 29 to its Long Island customers: “The heat wave impacting Long Island is leading to extremely high water use by our … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 7/15/21

We’re in the thick of summer — safety first!

Summer should be a time of joy, spent hanging out at the beach and barbecuing in the backyard. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. more

7/15/21

Why were our plans rejected?

Q. In the middle of our basement is a fairly new central air and heating unit. It’s big and takes up a lot of space, mostly with air ducts coming out the sides. Because it would be too expensive to move . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 8/15/20

Celebrating 110 years!

Charles Krull & Son Inc., a family-owned plumbing and heating company, proudly celebrates 110 years of serving Nassau County. Now in it fifth generation . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 11/15/19

A butterfly flew past a patch of pretty flowers at Mill Pond.

Summer scenes on the South Shore

Last weekend’s heat wave wasn’t enough to deter some residents from perusing the natural parks in Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh. The beating sun overhead encouraged geese, ducks and … more

7/25/19

Valley Stream village opens three cooling centers

Valley Stream residents can beat the extreme heat this weekend at the village’s three cooling centers. The Community Center and the Fireman’s Field Clubhouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/19/19

What about lights, heat and A.C.?

them with new permit plans for my house. I don’t understand why there are no notes or anything for lighting or heating. How did these two different plans get a permit without . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 8/10/18

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