Karl Grossman
Karl is a veteran investigative reporter and columnist, the winner of numerous awards for his work and a member of the L.I. Journalism Hall of Fame. He is a professor of journalism at SUNY at Old Westbury and the author of eight books. Karl lives in Sag Harbor.
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Suffolk considers bill setting boundaries for demonstrations at places of worship
In response to a large protest outside a Manhattan synagogue in November, Suffolk County is poised to adopt legislation setting no-protest boundaries outside places of worship.
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Hochul’s climate act delay meets opposition
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay for a decade New York State’s climate goals meets with stiff opposition from environmental and health advocates.
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Never a friend to the environment, Zeldin has been a ‘wrecking ball’ as chief of EPA
Deregulatory actions taken by the EPA with Zeldin at the helm, including eliminating vehicle emissions standards, harm rather than protect the environment and put human health at risk: lawsuit.
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A $33 billion nuclear bailout is coming to your electric bill
New Yorkers will pay $33 billion from 2029–2049 to keep four aging upstate nuclear plants operating, under a new PSC approval. Column by Karl Grossman
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Hochul has another chance to protect horseshoe crabs
The Horseshoe Crab Protection Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed last year, was passed by the State Legislature again. Will Hochul sign it this time?
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New book explores Nazi spy rings on Long Island
In “Nazis of Long Island,” historian Christopher Verga details how Nazi spy rings infiltrated communities on Long Island and NYC, "posing as housewives, engineers…or even your neighbor next door." An important Nazi recruitment camp was located in Yaphank.
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Boating with whales: The Nature Conservancy’s new online course aims to educate boaters
Vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglements are the leading causes of whale deaths, threatening species from humpbacks to the endangered North Atlantic right whale. This free online course will help boaters safely navigate whale habitats — protecting both boaters and whales.
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Hochul’s nuclear plant announcement draws sharp criticism from nuclear energy opponents
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for nuclear power in New York State with her June 21 announcement that she has directed the New York Power Authority to develop a new nuclear power plant upstate.
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Continuing turmoil at LIPA — and how to fix it
LIPA is the only public utility in the nation with a third-party private company operating its grid. The state should return to its original vision LIPA, including management by a board of trustees elected by residents.
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Understanding the recent turmoil at LIPA
Understanding the turmoil at LIPA as it decides what to do about an operating company as PSEG's contract comes to an end this year. How did we get here and what comes next? Column by Karl Grossman
