By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2013
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officers were able to release an approximate five-foot long leatherback sea turtle that had become ensnared in a lobster buoy.
By Long Island News & PR June 27, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Funding for Mitigation Measures Along Orient Beach State Parkway to Prevent or Reduce Damage From Future Storms and Flooding
By Lyndsay McCabe June 01, 2013
More lifeguards will be hired this summer so that beaches and pools will open earlier and close later, giving more time for Long Islanders to cool off and enjoy summer.
By Long Island News & PR May 24, 2013
All New York State Parks Officially Open for Memorial Day Weekend.
By Long Island News & PR April 26, 2013
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Orient Beach State Park, located on the eastern tip of the north fork of Long Island, will reopen on Saturday, April 27, following extensive repairs to damage caused ...
By Lyndsay McCabe April 14, 2013
Obama proposed spending $714 million on a new facility in Kansas, which may take over Plum Island as the top animal disease testing facility in the country.
By Wendy L April 08, 2013
The severity of damage to some of Long Island's state parks and beaches were extensive after Superstorm Sandy. Anyone in doubt as to whether they would reopen by Memorial Day weekend have to wonder no ...
By Long Island News & PR April 08, 2013
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that all Long Island State Parks and beaches are expected to open by Memorial Day weekend.
By Cait Russell November 12, 2012
Some NYS Parks Remain Closed Due to Extensive Damage Caused by Sandy, and the subsequent Nor'easter that hit the area. Here's the latest update from NYS.
By Amy Gernon October 19, 2012
Ten Long Island state parks will have new, uniquely themed playgrounds which will be opened next spring!
By Lauren Pozmanter May 31, 2012
Looking to have fun in the sun this summer without breaking the bank? Check out the Empire Passport!