News Briefs: New York Governor Proposes Public Takeover of Nassau County Utility

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has announced legislation asking the state to examine the possibility of a public takeover of infrastructure currently owned by New York American Water in Nassau County. Cuomo’s bill requires the state Public Service Commission to conduct a study on the matter by next April.In addition, the bill calls for additional penalties against utilities with poor records during emergency responses in an effort to hold them accountable.State Sen. Jim Gaughran says he believes the governor’s plan is what’s needed. “I think it’s the beginning of the end for New York American Water in terms of continuing