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The Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore . . . more

6/3/21

Racial inequities and the Biden infrastructure plan

President Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan is remarkable for its ambition and breadth and for taking significant steps to address historic racial inequities. The president deserves great credit . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 4/15/21

High-speed rail for L.I. deserves public support

With the Biden administration pushing a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan, what once seemed like a fantasy — high-speed rail for the Northeast — is slowly, steadily becoming a distinct possibility . . . more

4/8/21

Many calls, but little action on infrastructure

The potholes that used to greet us each spring, but now are with us year-round, remind us of the condition of our roads and bridges. more

By Robert Scott | 4/1/21

Why can’t we work together?

I was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 10/15/20

To fix our roads, let’s show some courage

Like most Long Islanders, I spend a fair amount of time driving on our local highways. Most of them were built long ago, some going back to the Depression era, others to the post-World War II boom. Almost all of these roads are in a state of disrepair . . . more

10/4/19

It’s time to embrace ‘micromobility’ on Long Island

For all the promise Long Island has, we’re still held back by decaying infrastructure and congested roadways. If we want to usher in a brighter future, we have to embrace new mobility options . . . more

By Laura Gillen | 8/16/19

A retaining wall on Glen Cove Avenue in Glen Head appears to be deteriorating.

Civics urge action on retaining wall in Glen Head

Members of the Glen Knolls/Glen Head Estates Civic Association are urging the Nassau County Department of Public Works to repair a retaining wall along Glen Cove Avenue that appears to be … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/28/19

Work to replace the New York American Water tank on Dumond Place is set to begin later this month

New York American Water customers file complaint over tank project

More than 50 residents filed a complaint with the state Public Service Commission last week calling for an investigation of “misrepresented costs stated by New York American Water” to … more

By Alyssa Seidman and Timothy Denton | 6/13/19

The New York American Water tank on Dumond Place in Glen Head.

$6.2M water tank coming to Glen Head

New York American Water, a private utility that serves over 4,000 residents in North Shore, sent a postcard to ratepayers last week indicating that work was set to begin to replace the aging water … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 5/2/19

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