Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations

05/19/2015

NYC Scraps Plan to Reopen Queens Wells - LI Aquifers Safe - For Now http://conta.cc/1dhkhwh

New York City has shelved its plan to reopen nearly two dozen Queens wells that dip into the aquifer system shared with Long Island -- a move that relieved local policymakers and environmentalists concerned the pumping would have harmed Nassau's access to its sole source of water.

05/19/2015

The Chemical Pentachlorophenal that's on our Utility Poles is Globally Banned http://conta.cc/1FwlNXH

04/29/2015

CONCA Installs its New Board http://conta.cc/1JAzwgR

The Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations ("CONCA") held its annual elections Tuesday night.  CONCA congratulates and welcomes its 2015 Board of Directors.

04/26/2015

REMINDER: Media Advisory - CONCA Hosts Seminar on How Civics Can Use Social Media" and Holds its Elections of Directors http://conta.cc/1J1o4r3

The Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations ("CONCA") is hosting a seminar on how to use Social Media to Advocate for your cause or issue.  A presentation will be given by the Stop the Casino at Fortunoff Facebook Team and Anti-Speed Camera organizers, who successfully changed policy in Nassau County…

04/06/2015

Deal to Clean up Toxic Plume Coming Soon http://conta.cc/1DB5ec5

03/18/2015

CONCA Requests that NYC's Wells Remain Shuttered http://conta.cc/1O3rKg7

The Coalition of Nassau Civic Associations ("CONCA") agrees with the core objective and intent of Bill S4214-2015 (the "Bill"), namely, to protect Nassau County's sole source aquifer system.

03/13/2015

Only 3 Days Left to Comment on the LNG Port Ambrose Proposal http://conta.cc/18iPnAG

03/07/2015

March 9 Deadline to Comment on NYS Draft Ocean Action Plan http://conta.cc/1BdBMWy

The Draft New York State Ocean Action Plan mentions liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a section that discusses offshore energy development.  I strongly oppose the construction of any fossil fuel development including LNG facilities off our coast.  

03/03/2015

WED - Hearings on PSEG Rate Hike http://conta.cc/1NcK4TC

The Dept. of Public Service is holding four hearings regarding PSEG proposed 4% rate hike.  The first hearing was held in Riverhead last night.  Please click here to read Newsday's coverage of that meeing.  There will be an information session in Smithtown tonight at William H. Rogers Legislative Bu…

02/22/2015

Wed. Feb 25 in Massapequa - Join us at the LNG Meeting and be sure to Comment Online http://conta.cc/1we6xKU

02/19/2015

Sat - Feb. 21 - Join us at the LNG Meeting in Baldwin and be sure to Comment Online http://conta.cc/1CKGJCT

02/18/2015

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The state Court of Appeals has invalidated Nassau County's s*x offender residency rules, finding local efforts to keep offenders away from places where child...