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The Suffolk County Water Authority has proposed assisting with or operating a new public water authority in Nassau County, something that some activists are saying opens yet another door for municipal water.

Suffolk County Water Authority proposes Nassau water takeover

The Suffolk County Water Authority has submitted a six-page filing with the state Public Service Commission indicating that SCWA officials believe it could play a role in assisting with or operating … more

By Mike Conn | 3/11/21

On Thursday, Rory Lancman, special counsel for ratepayer protection at the state Department of Public Service, hosted a virtual hearing at which South Shore residents aired their grievances about New York American Water, the private utility currently under the scrutiny of a state-led feasibility study.

South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover

South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

Mepham High School student honored as AVP ‘Athlete of the Week’

Wellington C. Mepham High School senior Samantha Green, of North Bellmore, was recognized by the American Association of Volleyball Professionals as its “Athlete of the Week.” Green is a … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

New York American Water’s corporate offices in Merrick.

State to hold virtual hearings on potential NYAW takeover

The state Department of Public Service will hold a series of virtual hearings later this month as part of a study that will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/16/21

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents react to Cuomo announcing state will study municipal water

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

Oceanside, Island Park residents react to Cuomo announcing state will study municipal water

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

State to study feasibility of taking New York American Water public

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/9/21

With the subject of mental health all the more prevalent during the pandemic, the Bayville Free Library hosted a virtual seminar about suicide prevention.

Forestalling suicide by asking questions is topic at library class

Question, persuade and refer. Those were the three words highlighted in a Tuesday-night virtual class hosted by the Bayville Free Library, where Barbara Tedesco and Gayle Parker Wright, of United Health Care, led participants through a technique that could save someone from dying by suicide. Nationwide, 48,000 people take their own lives each year. more

By Jennifer Corr | 2/5/21

Cuomo: State to study municipalization of NYAW

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/4/21

Study: Hempstead acquisition of NYAW ‘feasible’

A study conducted by Walden Environmental Engineering has determined that New York American Water ratepayers in the Town of Hempstead would see savings between $70 and $383 a year if the town … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/19/21