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From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Christian Abbatecola November 14, 2013
The DEC has found and charged four young men who captured two young deer and posted images of the crime to Instagram.
By Cait Russell November 11, 2013
Bundle up, Long Island! A freeze watch is in effect this week for Nassau & Suffolk!
By Lyndsay McCabe November 11, 2013
Cuomo has announced a plan to fortify Long Beach with bulkheads and subgrade flood barriers to protect the industrial district, which houses many essential services.
By Christian Abbatecola November 10, 2013
An infection which caused bottlenose dolphins to beach themselves on Long Island over the summer has now been found as far south as Florida.
By Wendy L November 05, 2013
Overfishing put striped bass at risk of extinction at one point. The DEC now carefully watches over the species and recently found a Long Island pizzeria illegally selling striped bass.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 03, 2013
What’s in your shellfish? Many avid shellfish eaters may not want to know the answer after hearing a recent bacteria report from the DEC.
By Joe Randazzo November 01, 2013
The eclipse will take place in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 3.
By Cait Russell October 31, 2013
Just as trick or treaters begin to descend upon neighborhoods across Long Island, hazardous weather conditions will worsen in Suffolk.
By Joe Randazzo October 29, 2013
Repairs to Ellis Island were immense after Sandy. The restoration amounted to more than $77 million.
By Christian Abbatecola October 29, 2013
Long Island was decimated by the Superstorm which struck last October, but has made great strides in returning to normalcy.
By Lyndsay McCabe October 25, 2013
Local officials pitch plan to use $7 to $8 million in federal funds to raise Dune Road to prevent flooding and damage to the Shinnecock Bay
By Wendy L October 25, 2013
It's nearly one year since Superstorm Sandy hit damaging many homes on Long Island. Some in Suffolk County are taking advantage of the state's buyout program, which provides as much as $729,750 for single-family homes ...
By Joe Randazzo October 25, 2013
The $815 million in funding is the next phase of Hurricane Sandy recovery.
By Wendy L October 21, 2013
In less than a week another oarfish is brought ashore. This round the serpent-like fish measures 13 1/2 feet long.
By Eric Anderson October 20, 2013
The proposed construction plan would create natural gas terminals off the coast of Long Island.
By Wendy L October 16, 2013
It's like the mythical sea creatures you hear about in stories, but this time it's the real thing. An 18-foot oarfish is discovered.
By Lyndsay McCabe October 11, 2013
The Riverhead Foundation was unable to save a 318-Pound, 3 foot-long female loggerhead turtle that they believe may have died from cold stunning in the waters off of Orient Point.
By Sharon Lindell October 08, 2013
It is that perfect time of year where all the farms and stores start putting out their pumpkins for sale. Check out our guide to pumpkin picking on Long Island.
By Cait Russell October 07, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the New York area until 5PM this evening.
By Joe Randazzo October 05, 2013
The foul creatures leave a terrible stench that will stink up your home.
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