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 Long Island News & PR March 22, 2017
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will temporarily close several Long Island Wildlife Refuges to protect nesting shorebirds.
By Long Island News & PR March 21, 2017
Massive EPA Budget Cuts Would Potentially Impact Environmental Cleanup Projects All Across New York
By Long Island News & PR March 20, 2017
Online Registration for May 6 Volunteer Day Now Open.
By Kelly Tenny March 18, 2017
Celebrate Easter with an egg-citing egg hunt on Long Island!
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
Today, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to begin rolling back federal clean car standards.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
The NY Renews coalition issued a statement in response to the New York State Assembly’s strong stand for climate action in their one-house budget.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
On Mar. 2, ECOs Rob Howe and Mike Unger responded to a location in Freeport at the request of the Nassau County Fire Marshal.
By Long Island News & PR March 16, 2017
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of states in expressing opposition to President Trump’s action that directs federal agencies to reconsider vehicle emission standards.
By Long Island News & PR March 15, 2017
As a winter storm impacts northeast states, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service shares food safety tips to keep in mind when preparing for a weather emergency.
By Chris Boyle March 15, 2017
Long Islanders spared impact of major blizzard, but still face issues with black ice, heavy traffic.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Thanks to PSEG Long Island’s dedicated crews, contractors and mutual aid support, only 2.2 percent (24,000) of PSEG Long Island’s more than 1.1 million customers were impacted by today’s extreme weather.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, along with Town Public Safety and DPW officials, are urging residents to continue to exercise caution as the recent winter storm leaves our area.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
The Long Island Rail Road continues to operate a normal schedule with scattered delays.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo held a briefing on the extreme winter storm and the state's ongoing efforts while on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Commuters traveling on New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North are encouraged to stay home, if possible, as additional service changes are expected.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced temporary tractor trailer bans on interstates on I-81, I-84, I-86/Route 17, I-88 and all of the New York State Thruway.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
The Blizzard Warning is no longer in effect for the Town of Islip, but a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midnight tonight.
By Chris Boyle March 14, 2017
Late-season winter storm is causing delays and service modifications with public bus and train lines.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded New Yorkers who need help paying their heating bills to apply to the Home Energy Assistance Program by Friday, March 17.
By Long Island News & PR March 14, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New York State Plastic Bag Task Force.