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By Joe Randazzo June 01, 2013
Seven months later, Hurricane Sandy has brought one more plight.
By Lyndsay McCabe June 01, 2013
More lifeguards will be hired this summer so that beaches and pools will open earlier and close later, giving more time for Long Islanders to cool off and enjoy summer.
By Joe Randazzo May 29, 2013
An emu escaped from its Lindenhurst home and was killed during Suffolk County Police's attempt to rescue the 250 pound bird.
By Joe Randazzo May 29, 2013
The President returns to the Shore to see how far the restoration process has come.
By Joe Randazzo May 24, 2013
Coney Island's New York Aquarium is up and running again.
By Michael Patrick May 22, 2013
Encountering Nature – and Death -- At The Old Inlet Breach.
By Debbi Spiegel May 21, 2013
You can help OK from your computer or mobile device right now.
By Joe Randazzo May 21, 2013
Oklahoma Senators, Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn, now look for federal aid after voting against much needed aid following Hurricane Sandy.
By Joe Randazzo May 19, 2013
Huntington might pass legislation for environmentally friendly tax breaks.
By Vickie Moller May 14, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his plan Monday for the embattled Long Island Power Authority to turn its day-to-day operations over to Public Service Electric & Gas Co. of New Jersey.
By Joe Randazzo May 14, 2013
Workshops for Sandy relief are being held in Lowes and Home Depot from May 16 to the 21.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 13, 2013
Since noise guns and dogs have not worked to rid North Hempstead of Canada geese, the town is moving to have the local geese population euthanized and the birds' meat sent to local pantries.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 12, 2013
The Southold Town Board has proposed zoning Plum Island into a research district and a conservation district to prevent development after the animal-disease laboratory is shut down.
By Lyndsay McCabe May 12, 2013
The moratorium on applications and permits for wind turbines in Huntington has been extended until December while the board decides on regulation of key aspects of wind turbines, including the permissible size, height, and noise ...
By Vickie Moller May 09, 2013
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced Tuesday in a news release that $475.25 million in relief funding is being made available for 234 rebuilding projects along the Eastern Seaboard following Superstorm Sandy.
By Debbi Spiegel May 08, 2013
May is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month.
By Wendy L May 08, 2013
Before heading out to the nurseries, know which flowers to avoid. One of the more popular and affordable selections for home gardeners is doomed by a mold known as downey mildew.
By Wendy L May 05, 2013
Bamboo plants may offer beauty, but also many problems if not managed properly. Malverne jumps on the band wagon to ban bamboo planting outdoors.
By Vickie Moller May 02, 2013
Sustainable Long Island, a non-profit organization that has been working toward economic development, environmental health and social equity for Long Islanders since 1996, has just been awarded $130,000 in grant funding from the Unitarian Universalist ...
By Vickie Moller May 02, 2013
Imagine coming home to the overpowering smell of oil in your home every day--for eight years.
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