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Assemblyman Montesano Supports Car Free Day to Promote a Healthy Environment
By Long Island News & PR
August 21, 2018
The goal is to reduce dangerous emissions, traffic and parking issues as well as to conserve energy, improve health and save money.
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Supervisor Lupinacci Attends Youth Bureau’s Unveiling of New Fuchs Pond Park Mural
By Long Island News & PR
August 21, 2018
The Fuchs Pond Park Mural sends a friendly reminder to fellow park-goers to help preserve the area as a safe, drug-free community space for all.
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A.G. Underwood Announces Court Win In Lawsuit Over Chemical Accident Safety Rule
By Long Island News & PR
August 17, 2018
Rule meant to protect communities, workers, and first responders from dangerous chemical accidents.
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County Executive Bellone Announces Successes Of 2018 Piping Plover Program At Smith Point County Park
By Long Island News & PR
August 17, 2018
Record Number of Endangered Piping Plover Pairs and Fledges This Year Thanks to Enhanced County Efforts.
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A.G. Underwood Leads Coalition Of 12 AGs Opposing EPA’s Proposed Repeal Of Vital Clean Water Protections
By Long Island News & PR
August 15, 2018
Proposed Repeal of “Clean Water Rule” Disregards Clean Water Act’s Objective, Lacks Factual and Legal Foundation, and Ignores and Contradicts Previous Findings.
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Governor Cuomo Directs DEC To Launch New Effort To Improve Recycling In New York
By Long Island News & PR
August 13, 2018
DEC to Hold Stakeholder Meetings to Identify New Actions in Response to Changes in Global Recycling Markets.
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A.G. Underwood Announces Major Court Win In Challenge To EPA Over Toxic Pesticide
By Long Island News & PR
August 09, 2018
New York AG Challenged EPA’s Decision to Allow the Use of Chlorpyrifos — a Pesticide that Causes Well-Documented Harms to Children’s Neurological Development.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Study To Guide Cost-effective Offshore Wind Development In New York State
By Long Island News & PR
August 08, 2018
Key Learnings from European Models to Inform and Accelerate Progress toward Governor's Goal for 2,400 Megawatts of Offshore Wind by 2030.
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Suffolk County Health Department Issues Heat and Ozone Health Advisory
By Long Island News & PR
August 06, 2018
All people who exercise or work outdoors consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity.
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Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre’s Bill Providing Tax Relief For Superstorm Sandy Victims Becomes Law
By Long Island News & PR
August 02, 2018
Jean-Pierre’s law gives victims of Superstorm Sandy until March 2020 to file for a tax exemption.
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NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie Visits Long Island's South Shore
By Long Island News & PR
August 02, 2018
Heastie joined Assemblymember Christine Pellegrino to continue his annual statewide tour in Long Island.
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Senate Bill To Keep Tax Breaks For Superstorm Sandy Recovery Becomes Law
By Long Island News & PR
August 01, 2018
Measure Helps Enable Victims of One of the Deadliest and Costliest New York Hurricanes to Continue Rebuilding.
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Suffolk County Legislature Votes to Appraise Middle Island Property for Open Space Acquisition
By Legislator Anker's Office
August 01, 2018
On Tuesday, July 17th, 2018, the Suffolk County Legislature voted unanimously to appraise four parcels of land off of Whiskey Road in Middle Island owned by Stone Point Group, LLC, for open space acquisition.
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Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives To Support New York State Grown And Certified Farmers And Businesses
By Long Island News & PR
July 31, 2018
Nearly $500,000 in Funding Available for Producers and Retailers to Assist with On-Product Labeling and In-Store Promotion to Help Consumers Easily Identify Grown & Certified Products.
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LongIsland.com’s August 2018 Family Fun Guide: Summer Fairs, Outdoor Concerts, Farmers Markets & More!
By Brian Re
July 31, 2018
August offers the perfect opportunity to spend quality family time at a local festival, enjoy the sounds of acclaimed musical acts, and indulge in the freshest local produce!
