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From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Christian Abbatecola January 30, 2014
The second of five total “supermoons” in 2014 will be visible in the late afternoon on Thursday, January 30th.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 30, 2014
A fish supplier from Melville pleaded guilty to importing nearly 40,000 illegal piranhas into Queens.
By Christian Abbatecola January 29, 2014
The president called for a number of measures, including reforms to education and business, during the 2014 State of the Union address.
By Cait Russell January 28, 2014
With more snow on the way, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Suffolk County.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 28, 2014
Researchers at Virginia Tech believe that Hurricane Sandy may have created the ideal nesting habitats for piping plovers, which are an endangered species in New York, and a threatened species nationwide.
By Sharon Lindell January 25, 2014
The weather is very cold outside and as much as you and your family want to go ice skating the frigid breeze keeps one from going to many outdoor skating rinks. Luckily, there are plenty ...
By Christian Abbatecola January 24, 2014
Suffolk County issued a report on the status of water quality for the first time in nearly 30 years.
By Wendy L January 22, 2014
Warm weather doesn't appear anywhere near, but a report released by NOAA indicates the Earth's temperature has been on the rise. In 2013, the Earth's average temperature falls under the fourth warmest year on record ...
By Sandra Stelmach January 22, 2014
With the second big snow of 2014 on Long Island, get outside and play in the snow for a family fun-filled day!
By Cait Russell January 22, 2014
Now that the snow has stopped falling, towns across LI are tallying up their accumulation!
By Lyndsay McCabe January 22, 2014
Hazardous conditions still pervade Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as temperatures in the low teens and blowing, drifting snow that is making for treacherous driving conditions.
By Joe Randazzo January 21, 2014
Pet owners are being advised to stock up on supplies and keep your animals indoors while it snows.
By Chelsea Triola January 21, 2014
Long Island residents are preparing themselves for the approaching snow storm that will be arriving today.
By Christian Abbatecola January 21, 2014
The snow hasn’t begun falling yet, but some schools have announced early dismissals and a few have even closed.
By Christian Abbatecola January 20, 2014
Another cold air mass is expected to break from the northern hemisphere’s polar vortex and chill the region on Tuesday.
By Sharon Lindell January 18, 2014
A great thing about spring and summer are the farmers' markets that are available to go to locally. Since it is winter, many Long Islanders should be pleasantly surprised that they continue into the winter!
By Lyndsay McCabe January 17, 2014
The DEC proposed regulations to remove all free-ranging mute swans from New York, starting with the large mute swan population on Long Island and in the lower Hudson Valley.
By Chelsea Triola January 17, 2014
$67 Million is being awarded to New York State in the funding for pedestrian, bicycle and multi-use path enhancement projects.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 16, 2014
For the second time since Monday, a tugboat sank near Atlantic Beach. Fortunately, all crewmembers were saved.
By Joe Randazzo January 16, 2014
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, and Murphy announced the Omnibus Appropriations bill Wednesday.
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