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 June 09, 2015
A dozen state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forestry experts from regions across New York and a group of educators from the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission (NFFPC) arrived in Long Island this week to ...
By Long Island News & PR June 09, 2015
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today revealed that there are hundreds of millions of dollars in new federal funding pots to help cover the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant’s Ocean Outfall Pipe.
By Long Island News & PR June 08, 2015
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of the following salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.
By Long Island News & PR June 05, 2015
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) invites New Yorkers to experience the great outdoors by celebrating National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6.
By Long Island News & PR June 04, 2015
Copiague Harbor Beach in Copiague and Lloyd Harbor Village Beach in Lloyd Harbor are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR June 02, 2015
Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred Monday and Tuesday, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches.
By Long Island News & PR June 01, 2015
The Suffolk County SPCA wishes to remind everyone that Hurricane Season officially begins June 1st.
By Long Island News & PR June 01, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today highlighted safety tips for visitors taking advantage of New York’s outdoor recreation opportunities this summer.
By Cait Russell May 31, 2015
Things are starting to heat up here on Long Island - get the scoop on all the best fun happening this June right here!
By Long Island News & PR May 29, 2015
With the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning June 1st, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, the American Red Cross and PSEG urge all residents to update or develop their Family ...
By Long Island News & PR May 28, 2015
For more than 40 years, American families and businesses across the country have counted on the Clean Water Act to protect the streams and wetlands we rely on for our way of life – from ...
By Long Island News & PR May 27, 2015
A close to six foot long American Alligator was turned over to the Suffolk County SPCA yesterday by its owner of 17 years.
By Long Island News & PR May 27, 2015
PSEG Long Island reminds customers that higher temperatures can lead to more usage and higher electric bills.
By Long Island News & PR May 26, 2015
The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets.
By Long Island News & PR May 25, 2015
Boat stewards will be deployed at 14 new locations and 11 new decontamination stations will be available across the Adirondacks this summer as part of a collaborative program to prevent the introduction and spread of ...
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2015
With The tropical storm season starting soon, the Nassau County SPCA with its Pet Safe program so happy to see that pets and their families will no longer be housed in separate locations.
By Long Island News & PR May 21, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Mill Pond and Lake Agawam in Southampton and Lake Ronkonkoma.
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2015
As the summer season kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach and the opening of the swimming season this weekend, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and ...
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2015
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting public comments through June 29 on three regulatory proposals for hunting and trapping of wild turkey, deer and fisher, Commissioner Joe Martens announced ...
By Long Island News & PR May 20, 2015
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a new pamphlet released by his office aimed at helping consumers choose personal care products that do not contain this known form of plastic pollution.