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Propel project sparks debate at hearing Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, the Legislature’s minority leader and a Dozens of North Shore resi- Glen Cove resident, said she dents crowded into the Knights could not support the project in of Columbus hall in Glen Cove its current form, despite being a on Tuesday to voice opposition Democrat, like Gov. Kathy to the proposed Propel NY Ener- Hochul, and an advocate of gy project, a $3.26 billion under- green energy. “I have major concer ns,” ground network of transmisDeRiggi-Whitton sion lines slated to said in her testimobe routed through ny. “This is not the local neighborhoods first time I’ve come and under Hempout publicly. Everystead Harbor. While one loves the idea of state officials say the green energy, but the i n i t i a t ive wo u l d transparency here is moder nize New sorely lacking. It’s York’s power grid been incredibly diffiand boost clean-enercult to get accurate gy access, residents information.” and business owners DAWN COSTELLO She also noted the say the cost to their Sea Cliff resident PSC’s prior handling communities would of rate hikes by be too high. The afternoon hearing, host- American Water and Liberty ed by the New York State Public Water in Sea Cliff, saying her Service Commission, featured trust in the commission had impassioned testimony from eroded after residents were “left nearly every speaker, all but a b e h i n d ” d u r i n g p a s t r at e few of whom opposed the proj- restructuring. “I couldn’t even ect. The transmission line get a meeting with them then,” would pass through Glen Head, DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Now Glenwood Landing and Glen we’re here again, asking for Cove to a new substation in answers we can’t get.” She raised environmental Glen Head, and extend under the Long Island Sound to West- concerns about lithium-ion batchester County. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Kathleen DiResta’s jewelry can now be found in Salon Solis, and customers can meet with her by appointment.
Local businesses are trading places on Sea Cliff Avenue By JULIA CAPITELLI Intern
A jewel in the collection of businesses on Sea Cliff Avenue is moving right up the street. For the last 13 years, Kathleen DiResta and other local artists have showcased art, jewelry, and handmade items at K. DiResta Collective on 212 Sea Cliff Ave. DiResta closed her old location on June 28 and moved her pieces into Salon Solis up the street at 324 Sea Cliff Ave. The building she worked out of is now in the hands of Sea Cliff ’s Moonshot Emporium; a retail co-op which sells vinyl records and vintage clothing. DiResta explained that
the decision to move was inspired by customers showing interest in her jewelry and custom work ahead of other merchandise. “I realized that if I could focus more on custom work,” she said. “I could simplify by moving out of the big, beautiful space.” She also believes her customers would find her work wherever she is. Salon Solis owner Graciela Bustos and DiResta met 13 years ago when their businesses opened and have since formed a friendship. Bustos described sharing the salon as a “win-win” because clients will be able to get their hair done and have a consultation with DiResta all in the same place. DiResta hopes to see some crossover with CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
his project would be a direct hit to our small businesses.