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National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory; Mixed Precipitation, 2 to 4 Inches of Snow, Ice Expected
By Chris Boyle
February 20, 2019
Snow is expected to begin between 12 and 3 p.m. this afternoon, with some accumulation before transitioning over to a wintery mix and eventually rain.
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PSEG Long Island Offers Customer Heating Assistance Programs
By Long Island News & PR
February 13, 2019
Qualified customers may be eligible for financial support to help pay winter heating bills.
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Senator Martinez: $26.4 Million Dollars to be Diverted to Expansion of Oakdale Sewers
By Long Island News & PR
February 11, 2019
Funding will work to connect 400 additional homes in the area that currently depend on antiquated septic systems.
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Suffolk's Campuses Awarded Prestigious Tree Campus Designation by Arbor Day Foundation
By Long Island News & PR
February 08, 2019
The Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals.
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Senator Ken LaValle: State Legislature Approves Ban on Offshore Drilling
By Long Island News & PR
February 05, 2019
LaValle co-sponsored the measure that would prohibit offshore oil and gas production.
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Senate Majority Delegation from Long Island Take Action to Protect Long Island from Offshore Drilling
By Long Island News & PR
February 04, 2019
New legislation will update New York State's decades-old laws regulating oil and natural gas drilling, according to Senator Anna M. Kaplan.
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A.G. James Sues Environmental Protection Agency for Failing to Regulate Interstate Smog Pollution
By Long Island News & PR
January 31, 2019
Suit Seeks To Force EPA To Comply With The Clean Air Act, Protect New Yorkers’ Health By Requiring Sources Of Smog Pollution In Upwind States To Further Cut Emissions.
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County Executive Curran Opens Warming Centers Across Nassau County, Reminds Residents of Homeless Hotline
By Long Island News & PR
January 30, 2019
Open locations include Cantiague, Christopher Morley, Aquatic Center, Grant Park; County Exec reminds residents of 1-866-WARMBED hotline to help find homeless shelter.
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NWS: Rain, Snow, Wind, Frigid Temperatures Expected to Hit Long Island Region this Week
By Chris Boyle
January 29, 2019
Inclement weather and precipitation coming, but little or no accumulation is expected, reports say.
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Suffolk SPCA: Protect Your Pet During This Frigid Weather
By Long Island News & PR
January 21, 2019
Cold weather can be as dangerous for pets, as it is for humans.
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Nassau University Medical Center Advises Ways to Avoid Serious Injury or Illness During Snow Storms
By Long Island News & PR
January 18, 2019
Hospital warns residents that snow storms can result in accidents or fatal injuries if they're careful.
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Moriches Elementary Students Help to Improve Moriches Bay Water Quality
By Long Island News & PR
January 18, 2019
The students built oyster cages which will help to filter up to 60,000 gallons of water in the bay each day.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Bottle Bill Expansion and Plastic Bag Ban to be Included in 2019 Executive Budget
By Long Island News & PR
January 14, 2019
Expands the bottle bill to make most non-alcoholic drink containers eligible for 5 cent redemption; bans single-use plastic bags across the state.
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