This week at Connetquot State Park and Preserve, members of the Friends of Connetquot are hosting the first-ever Birdability Week, which aims to bring a welcoming and inclusive environment to …
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to water quality in the Great South Bay, according to Stony Brook University scientist Dr. Christopher Gobler. Gobler is director of the Gobler …
Northport Harbor was the backdrop for a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at which a coalition of environmental groups asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation to protect the horseshoe crab in …
Thousands of people were left without power earlier this week as a nor’easter brought periods of heavy rain and wind gusts of around 50 miles per hour across Long Island. The …
Gardiner Park reopened its first Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playground back on Aug. 25. Located off of Montauk Highway in West Bay Shore, the park, previously owned by the Gardiner …
The Connetquot River State Park started as a popular hunting ground for the likes of the Vanderbilts and Carnegies. Today the park is still home to adventure and family-friendly fun thanks to the …
The Friends of Heckscher State Park, Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society, Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference are excited to …
On the afternoon of Sept. 3, while operating at the scene of a gas leak, Chief-30 was monitoring Suffolk Police Command Band, where he was made aware of a swimmer in distress, about a half-mile …
Save the Great South Bay will be hosting their signature fundraising Oyster Ball gala with a “Gatsby’s on the Ocean” theme on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. at …
At last week’s Town of Islip board meeting on Aug. 12, concerned residents and members of the Hauppauge Fire Department spoke in regard to the proposed lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage …
Save the Great South Bay will be hosting their signature fundraising Oyster Ball gala with a “Gatsby’s on the Ocean” theme on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. at …
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposal to rescind greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines, which would strike a 16-year-old standard in …
The Long Island Regional Planning Council recently announced a request for proposals to develop a plan for the future of the Connetquot River watershed, which covers communities including Oakdale and …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation held a community availability session on July 16 at the West Islip High School. Starting at 6 p.m., residents stopped by to voice their …
The Suffolk County Water Authority is expected to receive the first installments of its award from a nationwide class action lawsuit against the chemical manufacturer 3M for the production of PFAS, …
Islip’s newly launched Recycling Pilot Program in West Islip has already demonstrated measurable success in boosting local recycling efforts, showing promise for future expansion townwide. In …
Join Save the Great South Bay in making a public comment at West Islip High School cafeteria on Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. The Department of Environmental Conservation is asking …
The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) announced at a press conference on June 10 that all water the organization provides its customers, around 85 percent of the county, is in full compliance …
Save The Great South Bay’s Great South Bay Oyster Project is growing—both in impact and geography. This summer, in addition to community oyster gardens at local docks in Bay Shore, …
The Senate recently passed S.1464, the so-called “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.” Behind its friendly title lies a set of sweeping, burdensome, and costly …
