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By Long Island News & PR September 18, 2015
Copiague Harbor Beach Club Beach, in the Town of Babylon, is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
Shellfish harvesting areas in several Towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve State parks, trails and historic sites.
By Long Island News & PR September 17, 2015
Severe weather is a regular occurrence in the northeast United States, particularly over recent years. During National Preparedness Month in September, National Grid continues its efforts to improve emergency plans and encourages customers to do ...
By Long Island News & PR September 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the launch of New York State’s Excelsior Conservation Corps, a new AmeriCorps environmental education and stewardship program for 18 to 25 year olds.
By Long Island News & PR September 11, 2015
As a coastal community, we must prepare for any emergency -whether it is a hurricane, fire, flood, or snow storm.
By Long Island News & PR September 11, 2015
Due to the heavy rainfall, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential for the presence of bacteria at levels ...
By Cait Russell September 10, 2015
The NWS has issued a Flash Flood Watch, which will stay in effect for both Nassau & Suffolk Counties until Friday, September 11th at 6 AM. Locals and commuters should be advised alert is also ...
By Long Island News & PR September 04, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that during Labor Day weekend, much of New York is expected to have warm and dry weather which can increase the likelihood of conditions that allow wildfires to start and spread quickly.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2015
Local Long Island resident, Matt Clark, has been named the grand-prize winner of The Weather Channel’s 2015 “It’s Amazing Out There” photo contest.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced that September is Preparedness Month across New York State and urged all New Yorkers to create an emergency plan that they can activate in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 30, 2015
School is back in session, but there is plenty of fun to be had on the weekends and after school!
By Long Island News & PR August 30, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the state has committed $2.5 million to build or improve 13 playgrounds at eight State Parks across New York.
By Lyndsay McCabe August 29, 2015
Enjoy the best of what September has to offer - awesome apple picking at nearby farms and orchards!
By Legislator Anker's Office August 26, 2015
Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, in cooperation with the nonprofit Mount Sinai Heritage Trust and with dozens of volunteers, planted the native plant pollinator garden at the North Shore Heritage Park in Mount Sinai on ...
By Long Island News & PR August 25, 2015
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR August 25, 2015
Freeport Village Mayor Robert T. Kennedy will join American Red Cross and Salvation Army Officials at 11:30 am on Tuesday Aug. 25, at 9 North Long Beach Avenue to announce a new state of the ...
By Long Island News & PR August 24, 2015
With the rapid decline of our local pollinators, including monarch butterflies and bees, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, with the help of local volunteers, will plant an Educational Agriculture Support Initiative (EASI) pilot garden on ...
By Long Island News & PR August 21, 2015
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that nine mosquito samples and two birds have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR August 21, 2015
Great Pond at Peconic Dunes Camp in Peconic is closed due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
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