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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.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 18, 2015
No boat? No problem! Charter a fishing boat or rent a boat at one of LI’s reputable fishing charters and boat rental companies.
By Long Island News & PR July 17, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced the temporary closure of Three Mile Harbor, in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, during the annual Clamshell Foundation, Great Bonac ...
By Long Island News & PR July 16, 2015
DEC tours treated area with elected officials after a large infestation of Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) was discovered on the site in November of 2014.
By Long Island News & PR July 16, 2015
Governor Cuomo called on the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council to reevaluate a potential 43 percent fluke harvest reduction for New York in 2016.
By Long Island News & PR July 15, 2015
The Lake Ronkonkoma Task Force set out a small team on a fact finding expedition Monday morning in order to learn more about this body of water that marks the geography of Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR July 14, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application July 14-16.
By Legislator Anker's Office July 13, 2015
On Tuesday, July 7th, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker took part in introducing a new patch program for the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County.
By Long Island News & PR July 10, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced today that another mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 10, 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 10, 2015
A new $1.3 million Sensory Garden and Entrance Pavilion at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay is now open, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced today.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 2015
The Town of Islip has raised purple and red warning flags to inform residents of potentially dangerous marine life and hazardous swimming conditions at Town beaches.
By Long Island News & PR July 08, 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 07, 2015
Weather permitting, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is planning for aerial larvicide and pesticide application on July 7.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 05, 2015
There's no time for the summertime blues - this bucket list will keep you busy all summer long!
By Long Island News & PR July 05, 2015
Suffolk County Health Services Commissioner James L. Tomarken announced today that another mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR July 03, 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period.