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By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2017
Likely snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches will develop late Monday night through Tuesday evening.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2017
New York State has $117 million dollars coming to its coffers as a result of the national settlement stemming from Volkswagen cheating on emission standards.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2017
Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron has partnered with NYS Governor Cuomo and local fire departments, to present two invaluable, severe weather emergency training programs open to the general public this month.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced actions being taken to prepare and respond to a strong Nor'easter expected to impact parts of the state early in the week.
By Brian Re March 12, 2017
12-18 inches of snow and strong wind gusts are expected to create hazardous travel conditions throughout the day on Tuesday.
By Chris Boyle March 12, 2017
Powerful winter storm expected to dump between 12 and 18 inches of snow upon our area.
By Long Island News & PR March 10, 2017
Town of Islip officials are urging residents to use extra caution.
By Long Island News & PR March 10, 2017
PSEG Long Island sent 230 line personnel to help complete the restoration of service to customers in upstate New York.
By Long Island News & PR March 10, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman highlighted the local impacts of President Trump’s proposed cuts to EPA’s budget, in a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
By Long Island News & PR March 10, 2017
The 2017/18 New York Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide is now available.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 2PM EST Friday.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers living in the New York City metropolitan area to use caution during the Friday morning commute due to snow and high winds.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
In anticipation of the approaching winter storm the Nassau County SPCA again urges pet owners to make preparations ahead of the storm to keep their families and pets safe.
By Brian Re March 09, 2017
Long Islanders should expect a slow commute tomorrow as 4 inches of snow is forecasted to fall during the early hours on Friday.
By Long Island News & PR March 09, 2017
DEC reminds residents that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14 across New York State.
By Long Island News & PR March 07, 2017
Governor Cuomo announced a new electric vehicle campaign that includes the installation of charging stations, incentives for employers to encourage employees to drive electric vehicles and extensive public education and outreach.
By Long Island News & PR March 06, 2017
The New York Power Authority announced today that the opportunity for school districts in New York State to “go solar” will be expedited with the selection of two additional solar power vendors.
By Long Island News & PR March 03, 2017
Ice anglers and others thinking of traversing the frozen surface of waters should be aware that due to the recent number of days with warm temperatures and rain, ice has thinned.
By Long Island News & PR March 03, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $800,000 in funding available through the South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants Program.
By Long Island News & PR March 02, 2017
NY AG Schneiderman led a coalition of attorneys general in opposing President Trump’s executive order that would eliminate the Clean Water Rule (also known as the Waters of the United States Rule).