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 Joe Randazzo January 21, 2014
Pet owners are being advised to stock up on supplies and keep your animals indoors while it snows.
By Chelsea Triola January 21, 2014
Long Island residents are preparing themselves for the approaching snow storm that will be arriving today.
By Christian Abbatecola January 21, 2014
The snow hasn’t begun falling yet, but some schools have announced early dismissals and a few have even closed.
By Christian Abbatecola January 20, 2014
Another cold air mass is expected to break from the northern hemisphere’s polar vortex and chill the region on Tuesday.
By Sharon Lindell January 18, 2014
A great thing about spring and summer are the farmers' markets that are available to go to locally. Since it is winter, many Long Islanders should be pleasantly surprised that they continue into the winter!
By Lyndsay McCabe January 17, 2014
The DEC proposed regulations to remove all free-ranging mute swans from New York, starting with the large mute swan population on Long Island and in the lower Hudson Valley.
By Chelsea Triola January 17, 2014
$67 Million is being awarded to New York State in the funding for pedestrian, bicycle and multi-use path enhancement projects.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 16, 2014
For the second time since Monday, a tugboat sank near Atlantic Beach. Fortunately, all crewmembers were saved.
By Joe Randazzo January 16, 2014
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, and Murphy announced the Omnibus Appropriations bill Wednesday.
By Wendy L January 16, 2014
Check out all the entertainment on Long Island for this Friday and the weekend! It's packed with hot spots including plays, comedy shows, musical performances and more!
By Wendy L January 14, 2014
After being hit by a large swell, a tugboat sinks and the barge it was towing ends up being sent ashore on Silver Point County Park in Atlantic Beach.
By Wendy L January 13, 2014
Make 2014 a year where you get more out of every penny - with free offers! Check out some of the free offers available in January in this edition of Local Steals & Deals!
By Eric Anderson January 12, 2014
FEMA approved its largest infrastructure award following damages from Hurricane Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 10, 2014
New regulations have been proposed to keep boat owners from unknowingly spreading invasive species "hitchhikers" as they travel among boat launches.
By Christian Abbatecola January 08, 2014
The governor covered topics ranging from education and the economy to medicinal marijuana and corruption in the annual State of the State address.
By Joe Randazzo January 07, 2014
State Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillebrand have announced Long Island will be awarded millions in much needed Sandy cleanup aid.
By Chelsea Triola January 07, 2014
Safely keep warm this winter by checking out some of these helpful tips!
By Christian Abbatecola January 07, 2014
A burst of arctic air has sent temperatures plummeting on Long Island and through much of the country.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 06, 2014
Biologists still do not know what caused the deaths of either of two True's beaked whales that washed up over Sunday and Monday on the East End.
By Cait Russell January 06, 2014
Tonight and tomorrow temperatures will yet again drop as a Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect, and brings temps down into the single digits yet again on LI.