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By Sharon Lindell February 10, 2014
February 14th to 17th is the Annual Great Backyard Bird Count where people from around the world will be taking a few minutes to count their birds in their backyards. So, go outside and enjoy ...
By Joe Randazzo February 08, 2014
Kirsten Gillibrand, Charles Schumer, Pete King, Steve Israel, and Tim Bishop want FEMA to get behind their plan to help make upgrades to the Bergen Point Outfall pipe.
By Wendy L February 07, 2014
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has ordered Costco Wholesale to remove as well as issue a recall on a pesticide product banned for use on Long Island. Costco also faces a ...
By Christian Abbatecola February 06, 2014
Over 20,000 customers lost electricity during Wednesday's storm, but PSEG has restored power to almost all of them.
By Wendy L February 06, 2014
New York fishermen will now have fair shot in fluke fishing as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission votes in favor of a proposal that would require the same fluke fishing rules to be applied ...
By Vickie Moller February 05, 2014
After Monday's punishing snowfall conditions, Long Islanders faced another round of the white stuff today. Here are some of the latest snowfall totals as reported by the National Weather Service.
By Cait Russell February 05, 2014
This evening's icy rain has the potential to turn local roadways into a dangerous, slippery mess tonight and tomorrow morning.
By Joe Randazzo February 05, 2014
Treacherous winter weather has led to major delays on the LIRR and buses in Nassau and Suffolk.
By Christian Abbatecola February 05, 2014
Icy conditions have made travel difficult and knocked out the power for many Long Islanders.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 05, 2014
Ice and snow accumulating on power lines are causing downed wires across Long Island, affecting over 4,000 customers on Wednesday morning.
By Cait Russell February 04, 2014
Long Island can expect to be buried yet again on Wednesday, when we'll get three to five more inches of snowfall.
By Cait Russell February 03, 2014
Monday’s continual snowfall has prompted many local districts to delay opening Tuesday Morning.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 03, 2014
The National Weather Service has advised that people avoid driving this evening, and to only go out in case of emergency, as heavy snow and freezing temperatures will make for dangerous travel conditions.
By Joe Randazzo February 03, 2014
The Citizens Preparedness Corps Training program will prepare citizens for emergency disasters.
By Christian Abbatecola February 03, 2014
As snow continues to fall across Long Island many weather stations are starting to report snowfall totals.
By Christian Abbatecola February 03, 2014
Many schools closed after the NWS increased its original prediction of 4-6 inches, and even more snow could come tomorrow.
By Cait Russell February 02, 2014
Despite the predictions of LI's local groundhogs, we can expect a wet, wintery mess here on Long Island tomorrow morning.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2014
They won't predict who will win today's Superbowl, but Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal did predict that spring will come early this year.
By Eric Anderson February 01, 2014
Schumer urges the House to follow suit on bill affecting tens of thousands of New Yorkers.
By Sandra Stelmach January 31, 2014
From celebrating Super Bowl Sunday to spreading the love on Valentine’s Day, show off your sensitive side with LongIsland.com’s 2014 February Guide packed with fun-filled activities everyone can enjoy!
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