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By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2015
Pool owners are invited to join in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) fourth annual Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) Swimming Pool Survey now through August 30 to help keep watch for these ...
By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today adopted new regulations to shorten fall turkey hunting seasons in New York State due to a declining turkey population across the state.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach is closed again due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted new regulations governing the recreational harvest of black sea bass to meet the 33-percent harvest reduction required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2015
Suffolk County SPCA alerts the public of hot car safety and pets.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to have a care routine. Yet summer weather, with its high temperatures and extreme storms, can cause problems with that routine and make it more ...
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the approval of the first set of sites for New York State’s mesonet early warning weather detection system.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
While there are no capacity concerns, PSEG Long Island is activating its voluntary Thermostat Energy Conservation Program to reduce loading on the system, helping to create savings for customers.
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2015
In an effort to help Nassau County residents cope with high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that cooling centers will be open today and tomorrow with the assistance of ...
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2015
The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) action plan to combat aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect New York's natural resources and economy will be implemented across New York State, Commissioner Joe Martens announced today.
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. today issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York ...
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reported that cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have exceeded bloom criteria in three new water bodies in Suffolk County: Old Town Pond in Southampton, ...
By Long Island News & PR July 18, 2015
Hot weather can spell danger for your pets.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 18, 2015
No boat? No problem! Charter a fishing boat or rent a boat at one of LI’s reputable fishing charters and boat rental companies.
By Long Island News & PR July 17, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced the temporary closure of Three Mile Harbor, in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, during the annual Clamshell Foundation, Great Bonac ...
By Long Island News & PR July 16, 2015
DEC tours treated area with elected officials after a large infestation of Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) was discovered on the site in November of 2014.
By Long Island News & PR July 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo called on the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council to reevaluate a potential 43 percent fluke harvest reduction for New York in 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
The Lake Ronkonkoma Task Force set out a small team on a fact finding expedition Monday morning in order to learn more about this body of water that marks the geography of Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application July 14-16.
By Legislator Anker's Office July 13, 2015
On Tuesday, July 7th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker took part in introducing a new patch program for the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County.
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