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 Cait Russell November 07, 2012
Whenever a disaster strikes, profiteering scammers are sure to pop up shortly after. Here's what you need to know to avoid any of the Post Sandy Scams & Rumors being spread online.
By Amy Gernon November 07, 2012
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Sandy swept over the area, today's nor'easter is expected to cause additional power outages and wind-related damages.
By Amy Gernon November 07, 2012
Greenpeace's Rolling Sunshine truck has been providing emergency power to one of Rockaway's worst hit neighborhoods.
By Cait Russell November 07, 2012
As we slowly return to normal in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the question many parents are asking is "When will the kids be back in school?"
By Christian Abbatecola November 06, 2012
The sum of homes without power continues to fall, but many residents still face a trying road ahead.
By Amy Gernon November 06, 2012
Long Islanders, already panicking from the gas shortage caused by Hurricane Sandy, may have to wait even longer for a return to normal due to the upcoming nor'easter.
By Cait Russell November 05, 2012
Just as Long Island has begun to recover from Hurricane Sandy, another storm has begun it's approach, and threatens to cause untold damages only days after Sandy ravaged the area.
By Cait Russell November 03, 2012
We've got what you need to know to get where you need to go on Long Island, post-Hurricane Sandy.
By Carrie B. November 02, 2012
At least 12 homes have been washed out to sea in the worst storm in this area since the Hurricane of 1938, and 80% of the remaining homes have some kind of damage.
By Cait Russell November 01, 2012
We've put together an invaluable resource for getting back on track in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
By Break the Norms October 26, 2012
How to widen our circle of compassion to include all creatures.
By Amy Gernon October 26, 2012
LIPA announced its decision on Thursday to allow third-party solar leasing on Long Island, which makes the technology, and LIPA-offered incentives, available to many more homeowners.
By Amy Gernon October 25, 2012
A resolution passed Tuesday by the Brookhaven town board saves the Wildlife and Ecology Center in Holtsville by merging two other town agencies.
By Amy Gernon October 25, 2012
At the state's first Beer, Wine and Spirits Summit, Gov. Cuomo announced a new $1 marketing campaign to promote beer, wine and liquor producers in New York.
By Amy Gernon October 24, 2012
Hong Kong customs agents seized over 1,200 elephant tusks in two major shipments this week.
By Amy Gernon October 23, 2012
The unusual series of exotic animal trappings on Long Island continued over the weekend when Suffolk County SPCA captured an alligator at a local pond.
By Amy Gernon October 19, 2012
The Town of Islip has selected shellfish farmers to fill 13 vacant lots in the Great South Bay.
By Amy Gernon October 17, 2012
Michael Vaughan, a 72-year-old research geophysicist at Stony Brook University, contracted the Hantavirus while backpacking in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks.
By Amy Gernon October 12, 2012
A baby walrus named Mitik, rescued from the ocean off the coast of Alaska, will be joining the exhibit at the New York Aquarium next spring.
By Amy Gernon October 11, 2012
Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced a plan to fund the desperately needed dredging of the Fire Island Inlet and replenishment of eroded beaches on Fire Island.