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Taxing Long Island: Water & sewer utilities getting millions in state grant money for cybersecurity

The money comes as at least two other states - Michigan and Minnesota - say some of their water systems were hacked, according to the Associated Press.

News 12 Staff

Aug 4, 2026, 6:10 AM

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Long Islanders' state tax dollars are now being used to try and keep cyber criminals from hacking into New York's water supply.

The money comes as at least two other states - Michigan and Minnesota - say some of their water systems were hacked, according to the Associated Press.

News 12's Thema Ponton breaks down how much money is coming in state grants to Nassau and Suffolk counties and how it will be used to protect drinking water.

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