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Score one for cleaner water — finally. A proposed major wastewater treatment plan, unveiled Monday, that would bring much-needed sewers and high-tech septic tanks to Suffolk County is good news for both the environment and county residents.

It's the first phase of three years of construction on the project by the state and Nassau County, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said Tuesday.

Franklin Square resident Ana Gioia uses a self-checkout register at the Holiday Farms supermarket in Franklin Square.  Credit: Corey Sipkin

The Town of Hempstead’s environmental review hearings for the proposed development at the Nassau Hub are a critical component of any major development project [“Casino review halt sought,” News, Jan. 10].

Offshore wind developer Orsted on Wednesday said it agreed to acquire partner Eversource’s stake in the Sunrise Wind project if the Long Island-destined project is awarded an updated contract by the state.