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 July 08, 2016
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for the Long Island and New York City Metro areas of New York State for Friday, July 8, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2016
Dogs and cats can suffer from the same problems that humans do in hot weather.
By Christian Abbatecola July 07, 2016
Wondering what the weather is going to look like this weekend? LongIsland.com's Weekend Weather Update has the need-to-know forecast details for Long Island - unlike some other weather updates, LI is our ONLY focus!
By Wendy L July 07, 2016
Efforts continue to control invasive giant hogweed plants across the state. Giant hogweed email and hotline established to report sightings.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2016
PSEG Long Island continues to monitor the weather forecast and has enough capacity available to meet the projected service-area peak demand for this week’s heat.
By Long Island News & PR July 07, 2016
Governor Cuomo directed the NYS Department of Public Service to closely monitor statewide energy usage due to weather predictions of high temperatures and humidity for much of the week across New York State.
By Long Island News & PR July 06, 2016
Hot weather can spell danger for your pets. New York is under a hot weather advisory.
By Long Island News & PR July 06, 2016
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for the Lower Hudson, New York City Metro, Long Island and Western areas of New York State for Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 06, 2016
Homeowners are reminded of the steps they can take to avoid conflicts with bears.
By Long Island News & PR July 05, 2016
Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park will offer the following programs during summer 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2016
Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in additional locations.
By Kelly Tenny July 02, 2016
Take movie watching to a whole new level this summer by checking out these outdoor film screenings!
By Christian Abbatecola July 01, 2016
It may thunder Friday evening, barbecues and fireworks should go off without a hitch this year.
By Cait Russell July 01, 2016
From Independence Day fun to local Summer Concert Series, Long Island has no shortage of fun throughout the month of July!
By Long Island News & PR July 01, 2016
Army Corps and NYSDEC presented their plan for the future of the Barrier Island beaches, including storm resiliency and hardening initiatives.
By Long Island News & PR July 01, 2016
FEMA has awarded nearly $4.5 million to the East Rockaway School District for Sandy-related repairs and mitigation work at East Rockaway High School.
By Long Island News & PR June 30, 2016
Governor Cuomo today announced $1.3 million in funding for 17 projects to improve and expand State Park hiking trails and outdoor recreational access projects across NY.
By Long Island News & PR June 30, 2016
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) are renewing their call to protect Plum Island.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2016
An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for New York Stake and an Ozone Advisory is in effect for Long Island region for Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR June 29, 2016
Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at five South Shore beaches, effective today, June 28, 2016.