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By Long Island News & PR June 08, 2016
U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice called today for federal and state action to address perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in public drinking water in NY and in communities across the country.
By Long Island News & PR June 07, 2016
Sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Wainscott Pond in East Hampton, NY.
By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded an additional $1,019,197.14 in disaster relief funds to the Lawrence Union Free School District.
By Long Island News & PR June 06, 2016
Environmental groups are applauding the Cuomo Administration for announcing that the state will participate in a federal auction to obtain a lease for offshore wind energy development in an area 11 miles off the Rockaways.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Legislature voted to approve a Local Law requiring professional garment cleaning establishments to post signage indicating the “greenness” of cleaning methods used.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
Help your animal stay safe! Your pet counts on you. Have a plan in place for the hurricane season.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called for an update to the outdated and inflexible regulations around New York’s black sea bass fishing season.
By Long Island News & PR June 03, 2016
The U. S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced a proposed lease sale for commercial offshore wind energy off the coast of Long Island by the end of 2016.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2016
New Yorkers should not interact with newborn fawns and other young wildlife as we enter the peak season for animals giving birth, the DEC today cautioned.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2016
The EPA has proposed a plan to do some additional excavation of contaminated soil in some areas of the former Li Tungsten Property in Glen Cove, N.Y.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2016
All residents are urged to update or develop their Family Emergency Plan, Emergency Go-Kit and Family & Friends Sheltering Plan as the 2016 Altantic Hurricane Season begins.
By Legislator Anker's Office June 01, 2016
At a General Meeting on May 10th, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved the transfer of $82,623 from the Suffolk County Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program to the Town of Brookhaven.
By Long Island News & PR June 01, 2016
In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them.
By Cait Russell May 31, 2016
June 20th marks the first official day of summer, but with a full slate of family entertainment, Long Island will be celebrating all month long!
By Long Island News & PR May 27, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $36 million in improvements at Jones Beach State Park.
By Long Island News & PR May 27, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the adoption of new regulations that will help protect New York State’s waters from the spread of aquatic invasive species.
By Long Island News & PR May 26, 2016
An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for the Long Island and New York City Metro areas of New York State for Thursday, May 26, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR May 25, 2016
NYS DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. today issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro and Western New York regions of New ...
By Long Island News & PR May 24, 2016
The Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is now underway, running from May 22 - May 28, 2016, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today.
By Long Island News & PR May 23, 2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) celebrated Green Your Commute Day by reducing emissions and announcing projects that will make it easier for staff to green their commutes in the future.