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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 Joe Randazzo July 09, 2013
You have until July 15 to cast your vote!
By Vickie Moller July 09, 2013
Real estate moguls Donald Monti, founder of Renaissance Downtowns, and Scott Rechler, CEO and chairman of Uniondale-based RXR Realty, are combining their extensive experience and considerable resources to make the vision of revitalizing Long Island's ...
By Debbi Spiegel July 09, 2013
Long Island has many of great beach camping spots.
By Wendy L July 08, 2013
The workweek kicks off with more heat and humidity, but some relief is in sight. Also, find tips and advice on staying cool and safe in such hot weather.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 07, 2013
Liberty Natural Gas has proposed building a liquified natural gas (LNG) port 19 miles south of Jones Beach in an effort to make LNG more available to the public and cut down on energy costs, ...
By Joe Randazzo July 06, 2013
TSA assistance has been extended to August 6, 2013.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 06, 2013
1,000 to 1,200 pounds of dead bluefish have been hauled in from the Shinnecock Bay, but not other fish species is showing signs of a die-off. Stony Brook University researchers are now stepping in to ...
By Vickie Moller July 03, 2013
Due to the unusually heavy rainfall and residual flooding we've been experiencing across Long Island and New York State, park officials are warning boaters that high waters and fast moving rivers and streams may be ...
By Wendy L July 03, 2013
New York City's expanded recycling program mailers end up on Long Island. An effort to reduce waste appears to have created more waste.
By Joe Randazzo July 02, 2013
This week Long Island saw its first coyote and several poisonous Portuguese man-of-wars washed up on our shores.
By Debbi Spiegel July 02, 2013
Here are some ways you can help the victims of the tragic Arizona wildfires.
By Vickie Moller July 02, 2013
Last year, as Long Islanders were making plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with all its attendant festivities, they had no idea that just several months hence they would be preparing to face one ...
By Debbi Spiegel July 02, 2013
Celebrate July with red, white and blue (berries)!
By Wendy L July 01, 2013
If you see a mosquito with black-and-white stripes, take extra caution. The Asian tiger mosquito is not any ordinary pest.
By Cait Russell July 01, 2013
With thundershowers expected throughout the day, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 30, 2013
Stony Brook students will join a team of researchers in operating a high-resolution mobile Doppler to learn more about how thunderstorms and sea breezes develop and change.
By Sandra Stelmach June 29, 2013
With warm weather and sunny skies making their way to Long Island what else is there to do but to have a barbeque?
By Cait Russell June 27, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and Flash Flood Watch for Long Island, effective through tomorrow evening.
By Christian Abbatecola June 26, 2013
The president revealed his plans to slow the damage done by heavy carbon emissions in a speech given to Georgetown University yesterday afternoon.
By Cait Russell June 25, 2013
This week's hot weather has prompted warnings from NOAA, the DEC, and a statement from the Governor.
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