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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

The price of gas from station to station can — and often does — vary as gas prices remain volatile in a highly competitive market.

Drivers cope with sticker shock at the fuel pumps

People are itching to drive off and get away this summer after two years of coronavirus pandemic restrictions, but record-high gas prices are throwing a wrench into those seasonal road trips as well … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/23/22

Clear Stream Pumping station diagram and side view, published by American Architect and Building News circa May 1, 1886.

Clear stream pump station

The six ponds that dotted Merrick Road from Jamaica to Rockville Centre had a strong start and a weak finish. Up until the 1880s, they had done a splendid job of keeping Brooklyn hydrated: such a … more

By Amy Bentley | 4/14/22

New to Freeport, GIVNGO is a gas station that donates a penny per gallon of gas pumped to local nonprofit organizations that are fighting breast cancer.

Gas station fuels fight against cancer

Decked out in pink, from the pumps to its signs, GIVNGO in Freeport is a new gas station dedicated to fighting breast cancer. The station, on West Merrick Road, is owned by brothers Danny and … more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/20/17

This illegal “skimming” device was attached to a gas pump at the Gulf station at Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Typically, such devices electronically steal credit or ATM card information. No cardholders’ accounts were compromised this time, police said.

Police find ‘skimming’ devices at Gulf gas station

A repair worker last week discovered three “skimming” devices attached to gas pumps at the Gulf station at Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, according to the Nassau County Police Department. more

6/3/15

L.I. is desperate for a water-management plan

In July 2012 we called on our government leaders to come up with a management plan for Long Island’s rapidly diminishing — and increasingly polluted –– water supply. more

7/23/14

Award winners, from left, co-president Carol Konecky, Sharon Hochhauser, Madeline Winn, Lisa Shapiro, Sharon Guskin and co-president Deborah Smith.

Oceanside Hadassah hosts awards, fashions

The Oceanside Chapter of Hadassah was planning on having their Annual Paid Up Membership Party (PUMP) Dinner and Fashion show on November 13, 2012. Hurricane Sandy hit on October 29, and devastated … more

5/3/13

Backup generators should be required countywide

In the chaotic weeks after Hurricane Sandy rolled across Nassau County, residents, desperate for the gasoline that was in such short supply, learned a new routine: get up before dawn and get to an open gas station before your friends and neighbors did. more

2/7/13

Ouch! at the pump

The average retail gas price on Long Island has risen more than 4 percent since last week, and was 47 cents more per gallon on the East Coast on Monday than one year ago, according to petroleum analysts at GasBuddy. And prices are expected to keep going up. more

Shannon Koehle | 2/23/12

When the water rises

Q. Our area flooded due to a prolonged period of heavy rain and a high water table. Can you tell me about sump pumps with battery backups, if they exist? Such a thing would be very important if a power outage occurred — which happens in hurricanes. more

By Monte Leeper | 12/8/10

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