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08/03/19 3:00pm

Suffolk Closeup: Energy is blowin’ in the wind

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“We are witnessing a tipping point in energy history and today’s commitment to large-scale investment in offshore wind power proves that New York walks the walk of powering our economy with renewable energy,” said Gordian Raacke, executive director of Renewable Energy Long Island following approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo of two major wind farms in waters off Long Island.

Mr. Cuomo, in his July 18th announcement of the projects said that “with this agreement, New York will lead the way in developing the largest source of offshore wind power in the nation.” (more…)

“Offshore Wind Farms Are Spinning Up In The US — At Last”, Block Island, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Deepwater Wind, Eversource, Gordian Raacke, Judith Hope, Larry Cantwell, Montauk Point, Orsted, premium, Renewable Energy Long Island, Vineyard Wind

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12/30/17 8:00am

Suffolk closeup: Top stories in the county for 2017

by Karl Grossman

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KARL GROSSMAN PHOTO Wind farm development was a key story in 2017.

As 2017 comes to an end, three major events stand out this pastyear in Suffolk County: the election results of last month, the indictment of long-time Suffolk District Attorney Tom Spota and the beginnings of offshore wind development.

It was an important election here for women and a breakthrough for African-Americans with Errol Toulon, Jr. elected as sheriff, becoming the first black to win a (non-judicial) countywide post. (more…)

Andrew Cuomo, Angie Carpenter, Anna Throne-Holst, Barbara Keyser, Catherine Kent, Christopher McPartland, Deepwater Wind, ean Cochran, Empire Wind, Henrietta Acampora, James Burke, John Pius, Judith Hope, Laura Jens-Smith, Long Island Power Authority, Lynne Nowick, Mardy DiPirro, South Fork Wind Farm, Statoil

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10/28/17 8:00am

Suffolk Closeup: A boat ride into the future

by Karl Grossman

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“On a clear day, you can see the future,” is the heading of a full-page Citibank ad that’s been running in major magazines featuring a color photo of the first offshore wind farm in the United States.

Two weeks ago I visited this facility, which is 37 miles east of Shelter Island off Block Island. The trip was organized by its builder, Deepwater Wind, and Renewable Energy Long Island, a group that has long urged the utilization of the wind that blows off our shores. (more…)

Deepwater Wind, Gordian Raacke, Joseph O’Byrne, Montauk, Renewable Energy Long Island, Sylvester Manor, The Block Island Wind Farm, The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority

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02/02/17 4:30pm

Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor

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The Town Board Friday holding a public hearing on proposed short-term rental legislation. From left, Assistant Town Clerk Sharon Jacobs, Town Clerk Dorothy Ogar, Councilwoman Amber Brach- Williams, Councilman Jim Colligan, Supervisor Jim Dougherty, Councilman Paul Shepherd, Councilwoman Chris Lewis and Town Attorney Laury Dowd. Several letters this week commented on the public hearing.

Where are we going?
To the Editor:

I read with great interest the recent online piece on the Island school being “susceptible to fiscal stress.” (more…)