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By Long Island News & PR February 09, 2018
Group sends letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, underscoring their opposition.
By Long Island News & PR February 06, 2018
AGs: Suspension of “Clean Water Rule” Violates Federal Law, Threatens To Undermine Decades of Clean Water Protections in NY and Across Country.
By Long Island News & PR February 06, 2018
Since 2011, Solar Growth Leveraged $2.8 Billion in Private Investment, fueling 12,000 jobs Across the State.
By Chris Boyle February 01, 2018
Biting cold, snow, and ice will be making their presence known felt for the next several days, and residents are advised to exercise caution due to the hazardous road conditions that may result.
By Long Island News & PR February 01, 2018
Schneiderman: Trump Administration Suspends Clean Water Rule, Reverts to Decades-Old Regulations that Threaten Waters in New York and Across Country.
By Long Island News & PR January 30, 2018
Department of Interior Set to Weaken Safety Regulations Implemented in the Wake of Deepwater Horizon Explosion.
By Long Island News & PR January 30, 2018
First Announced in 2018 State of the State - Master Plan Will Implement the Procurement of at Least 800 Megawatts of Offshore Wind Over Next Two Years.
By Long Island News & PR January 29, 2018
Zeldin: "The proposal to permit offshore drilling off the coast of Long Island must be shelved indefinitely."
By Long Island News & PR January 26, 2018
Department of Environmental Conservation Drones to Provide Ariel Assessments; State Personnel and Resources Have Already Removed Hundreds of Tons of Ice from Sites Throughout Upstate.
By Long Island News & PR January 25, 2018
People may be exposed to PFOS and PFOA through air, water, or soil from industrial sources and from consumer products, reports say.
By Long Island News & PR January 23, 2018
State Emergency Operations Center Activated to Enhanced Monitoring; Flood Watches Continue as Rain and Warmer Temperatures Loosen Ice Causing Jams on Streams and Rivers.
By Long Island News & PR January 23, 2018
Gregory: "The National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program would be devastating to Long Island’s Coastal communities by damaging marine life and precious natural resources."
By Long Island News & PR January 19, 2018
More Than 2,500 Athletes Expected to Compete in 17 Sports Over Three Days.
By Long Island News & PR January 19, 2018
FY 2019 Budget Continues Historic EPF Funding at $300 Million—Highest Level of Funding in Program's 25-Year History.
By Long Island News & PR January 18, 2018
Report Sent to Governor Cuomo and NYS Legislature for Consideration Identifying Eight Possible Solutions to Address Blight of Plastic Bags
By Long Island News & PR January 18, 2018
A new report provides an overview of energy storage technologies, including batteries, thermal storage and others.
By Long Island News & PR January 17, 2018
U.S. EPA Flouting Clean Air Act Requirement to Curb Pollution Smog Pollution Traveling to New York from Upwind States.
By Long Island News & PR January 15, 2018
Zeldin: "I applaud Judge Jurley’s decision to allow the lawsuit to preserve Plum Island to continue forward."
By Long Island News & PR January 15, 2018
Cuomo: "New York State strongly opposes the Department of the Interior's Draft Proposed Plan to open the Atlantic Coast to nine offshore drilling."
By Chris Boyle January 11, 2018
Unseasonably high temperatures – projected to reach 60 degrees or higher on Friday – combined with rain may cause issues in flood-prone areas of Nassau and Suffolk, reports say.