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 Lyndsay McCabe July 29, 2015
The Earth will be passing through the Perseid meteor shower in the second week of August, so prepare yourself to spot some of the brightest meteors across the night sky!
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
In an effort to help Nassau County residents cope with high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that cooling centers will be this week with the assistance of our partners ...
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
The weather for the next few days calls for hot and humid temperatures. PSEG Long Island continues to monitor the weather forecast and has enough capacity available to meet the projected service-area peak demand for ...
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
An ozone advisory in effect for Long Island and New York City metro regions.
By Long Island News & PR July 29, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take precautions as high temperatures and humidity are being predicted throughout New York State this week.
By Long Island News & PR July 28, 2015
If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of the following communities as part of its ongoing annual effort to control adult mosquitoes.
By Long Island News & PR July 26, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that six more mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 25, 2015
Pool owners are invited to join in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) fourth annual Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) Swimming Pool Survey now through August 30 to help keep watch for these ...
By Long Island News & PR July 24, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today adopted new regulations to shorten fall turkey hunting seasons in New York State due to a declining turkey population across the state.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach is closed again due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.
By Long Island News & PR July 23, 2015
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted new regulations governing the recreational harvest of black sea bass to meet the 33-percent harvest reduction required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.
By Long Island News & PR July 22, 2015
Suffolk County SPCA alerts the public of hot car safety and pets.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to have a care routine. Yet summer weather, with its high temperatures and extreme storms, can cause problems with that routine and make it more ...
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
Governor Cuomo announced the approval of the first set of sites for New York State’s mesonet early warning weather detection system.
By Long Island News & PR July 21, 2015
While there are no capacity concerns, PSEG Long Island is activating its voluntary Thermostat Energy Conservation Program to reduce loading on the system, helping to create savings for customers.
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2015
In an effort to help Nassau County residents cope with high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that cooling centers will be open today and tomorrow with the assistance of ...
By Long Island News & PR July 20, 2015
The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) action plan to combat aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect New York's natural resources and economy will be implemented across New York State, Commissioner Joe Martens announced today.
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. today issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York ...
By Long Island News & PR July 19, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has reported that cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) have exceeded bloom criteria in three new water bodies in Suffolk County: Old Town Pond in Southampton, ...
By Long Island News & PR July 18, 2015
Hot weather can spell danger for your pets.