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By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that another mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 10, 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 10, 2015
A new $1.3 million Sensory Garden and Entrance Pavilion at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay is now open, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced today.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
The Town of Islip has raised purple and red warning flags to inform residents of potentially dangerous marine life and hazardous swimming conditions at Town beaches.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application on July 7.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 05, 2015
There's no time for the summertime blues - this bucket list will keep you busy all summer long!
By Long Island News & PR July 05, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that another mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
Steers Beach in Northport, Prices Bend Beach in Eatons Neck and West Oaks Recreation Club Beach in West Sayville are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable ...
By Long Island News & PR July 02, 2015
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach in the Town of Islip and Head of the Bay Club Beach in Huntington Bay are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR July 01, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced the reopening of approximately 4,000 acres of shellfish lands on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR June 30, 2015
The northern cricket frog will be protected and populations restored in New York State under the final management plan for the amphibian released today, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced.
By Long Island News & PR June 30, 2015
Weather permitting; the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning to treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced legislation that would help ensure Plum Island is protected and preserved.
By Long Island News & PR June 27, 2015
SCDHS Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample, a Culex pipiens-restuans, was collected on June 18, 2015 in South Huntington.
By Long Island News & PR June 25, 2015
Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, August ...
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for the Northeast, Central Appalachians and Ohio Valley due to severe thunderstorms.
By Long Island News & PR June 24, 2015
PSEG Long Island offers tips on how to prepare for, and be safe, during a storm.
By Long Island News & PR June 23, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take steps to protect themselves and stay aware of current and potential hazardous weather conditions.
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