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Hochul's $100B nuclear plan will raise LIers' electric rates
Long Islanders have some of the highest electricity rates in the nation — and it's been that way for decades. Utility bill increases this winter have been particularly brutal, and Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to start building five large nuclear plants, which easily could cost $100 billion, will inevitably cause rates to soar statewide. A little-known reason for outsized energy bills on Long Island stems from the enormous cost overruns associated with the ill-fated Shoreham nuclear plant.
Long Island should take Big Oil to court
If the chief prosecutors and legal officers of more than 40 states and municipalities are correct, Long Islanders are the victims of a multibillion-dollar fraud perpetrated by fossil fuel companies when they lied to us about climate change. Now we are suffering the consequences of their deception. Is it possible to hold these giant corporations accountable for climate change? The answer is yes.
Historical Society features early settlement program
A room capacity crowd of nearly 70 persons attended a program given Sunday, Feb. 19, by Sarah H. Stalls, former news journalist and now Information and Community Engagement Coordinator with Martin County Schools, on the lore and history of the former Dymond City settlement. Located in Martin County’s Griffin’s township section.
It's time for our energy to go public
Most Long Islanders are rightly confused about who is responsible for our ever-rising electricity bills. On TV we see PSEG commercials. On the streets we see PSEG trucks. We get our electric bills from PSEG. Yet there is also the Long Island Power Authority, as well as National Grid. Who does what? And how does this add up to unnecessarily high electric bills? Long Island has a unique way of providing electricity to customers.
Ban fossil fuels in new buildings to reduce energy bills for New Yorkers
Heating costs are soaring. If you are stuck paying an oil company or National Grid for your heat and hot water, be prepared to hand over a lot more this winter. The average Long Island resident heating their home with gas will pay $300 more than last year — more for homes on heating oil. These skyrocketing costs lay bare the stark reality of New York’s reliance on fossil fuels: We are paying a huge bill for the dirty energy driving climate destruction. The All-Electric Building Act can help.
Third annual Martin Co. Historical Society Christmas Tour set
Looking for some decorating inspiration with a little history folded in? One can find it from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 2 during the Martin County Historical Society’s third annual Christmas Tour. Sponsored by Martin County Tourism Development Authority, the event aims at showcasing unique and historic properties in Martin County decorated for the Christmas season. This year’s event is free and includes an assortment of refreshments at Historic Asa Biggs House, 100 E.
In the Face of Grim Challenges, Uzbekistan Forges Ahead on Privatisation - CFI.co
May, 2022 Font size -16+ Despite a pandemic, a European war involving its closest trading partner and the growing threat of a global recession, Uzbekistan is forging ahead with a privatisation program which, it’s hoped, will power its economy into middle-income status. The challenges couldn’t be clearer. Covid-19 was just as much a public health nightmare as anywhere.
COMMENT: Media freedom hits a rough patch in Uzbekistan despite presidential support
Here is a question that leaders of most of the world’s democracies do not need to ask themselves: How do we free the media? In Uzbekistan, people have been struggling with that question for just over four years, ever since their nation’s reformist president took office. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made it plain what he wanted from the start.
COMMENT: Media freedom hits a rough patch in Uzbekistan despite presidential support
Here is a question that leaders of most of the world’s democracies do not need to ask themselves: How do we free the media? In Uzbekistan, people have been struggling with that question for just over four years, ever since their nation’s reformist president took office. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev made it plain what he wanted from the start.
COMMENT: Uzbekistan is being transformed, but where are the democratic reforms?
In his sweeping two and half hour end of year address last week to the Uzbek parliament, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev used the word “reform” 34 times. There was agricultural reform, judicial reform, reforms in education, health care and human rights, economic and banking reforms, administrative reforms, human rights reforms, and so on and so on. But strangely, in 10,881 words (in Uzbek; 13,492 in the English translation), he mentioned democratic reform just three times.
5 Year Sponsorship deal with Prozone Music
Amersham Band is delighted to announce a 5 year sponsorship deal with Prozone Music – our local specialist brass and woodwind supplier. Under the deal, Amersham Band adopts Prozone Music as its preferred supplier for instruments and accessories. Prozone will provide financial support and will offer professional musicians for concerts and masterclass events.
RESOURCES INDEX - TAP is very grateful to academics and other professionals who made their knowledge about the dire UK housing & incomes policies available at our seminars | Taxpayers Against Poverty
SEMINAR "SOCIAL DEATH - THE IMPACT OF AUSTERITY AND POVERTY A seminar on 1st May, 6-8pm, Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, Westminster. Our purpose is to place on record well sourced and tragic impacts of austerity and poverty. Chair: Debbie Abrahams MP Dr Faiza Shaheen spoke about the gender, racial and class impacts of austerity and poverty.
A Disappointed Reader
Sorry, I just don’t like nine pages of the JofA devoted to an “informal survey.” I’m considering starting up a public practice again after three years, and I was interested in seeing the article, “ Users Rank Tax Software ” ( JofA , Oct.03, page 30). Aren’t accountants supposed to be analytical, objective and interested in the facts? How does an “informal survey” meet these requirements?
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