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News from August 2024

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Nassau Standard | Aug 31, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New York senator calls for re-evaluation of climate goals amid rising utility costs

By Nassau Standard | Aug 29, 2024

As utility costs rise for Long Islanders, questions are being raised about the feasibility of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

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Senate Republicans unveil comprehensive energy legislation package

By Nassau Standard | Aug 26, 2024

New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and members of the Senate Republican Conference today unveiled the “Creating Lasting Affordable Energy for New York,” a comprehensive legislative package aimed at ensuring a clean, affordable energy future for all New Yorkers.

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Congressman D'Esposito honors first responders in inaugural awards ceremony

By Nassau Standard | Aug 26, 2024

U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito honored nearly 50 first responders from various agencies across New York’s 4th Congressional District in a ceremony held at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City, New York. The event was attended by members of the NY-04 community, government colleagues, and families of the first responders.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Nassau County in week ending Aug. 17

By Nassau Standard | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Nassau Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 25, 2024

These former Nassau Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Nassau Standard area weekly mass times

By Nassau Standard | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Nassau Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Nassau Standard | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman D’Esposito criticizes Gov. Hochul's pause on congestion pricing

By Nassau Standard | Aug 21, 2024

Today, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito joined Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and Town of Hempstead Council Members Tom Muscarella, Laura Ryder, and Dennis Dunne, Sr. at the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion for a press conference condemning Governor Hochul’s political ‘pause’ on congestion pricing after reports surfaced that the Governor was exploring options to restart implementation of the program in the near future.

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Nassau County faces rising water bills amid new PSC rate hike

By Nassau Standard | Aug 20, 2024

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a bill this year to eliminate the “special franchise” tax on privately owned water companies, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to residents facing high water bills. Despite these efforts, the New York State Public Service Commission recently approved a rate hike for Liberty Utilities customers in Nassau County.

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Congressman Anthony D'Esposito comments on George Santos plea deal

By Nassau Standard | Aug 19, 2024

Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) has issued a statement following the news that former Congressman George Santos accepted a plea deal in his federal case. D'Esposito's district borders Santos's former district, and he led efforts in Congress to garner bipartisan support for Santos's expulsion from the House of Representatives.

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Curran hosts successful school supply drive with AGAPE Church

By Nassau Standard | Aug 19, 2024

Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook-21st A.D.) recently hosted a back-to-school drive at AGAPE Church to assist students in need. The drive successfully collected items aimed at helping students thrive in the upcoming academic year.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Nassau County in week ending Aug. 10

By Nassau Standard | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Nassau County: White students made up largest ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Nassau Standard | Aug 18, 2024

In Nassau County schools, there were more white students than any other ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

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Nassau Standard area weekly mass times

By Nassau Standard | Aug 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Nassau Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Nassau County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Nassau Standard | Aug 16, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.