Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …
More than 160 New York union workers have received safety training that will enable them to pursue careers in offshore wind, thanks to a workforce development program led by the National Offshore …
Energy and fire-safety experts are on board with building new battery storage sites across the Town of Brookhaven and greater Long Island. The bulk Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store …
A report released last week by a Stony Brook University researcher found that water quality in Long Island waterways mostly got worse this year. The report found a record three-dozen dead zones …
A recent comprehensive GIS analysis commissioned by the Long Island Regional Planning Council reveals that over 43,000 businesses along the South Shore of Long Island are at risk of severe flooding. …
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society as they celebrate their 60th anniversary with a gathering of community members at The Fire Island Lighthouse. …
The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce held its third meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. Chamber of Commerce president Donna Perricone announced …
Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that Carleton Pulley, 48, of Bay Shore, pleaded guilty to endangering public health, safety, or the environment …
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species and if the public sees them, they should kill them. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the spotted lanternfly …
“Hurricane Sandy destroyed the first level of our house. We spent a lot of time and money redoing the whole house and raising it. So we thought once that was done, we were safe,” said …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) interim commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of regulations to implement a black bass (largemouth bass and smallmouth bass) …
The author served from 2000-2010 as CEO of SCWA Recently, my Instagram feed has been dominated, almost daily, by a company that sells whole-house water filtration systems. The company is telling …
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip has sat on Montauk Highway, just across from the start of Route 111, since the 1800s, and has long been a fixture in the community. The church’s …
Save The Great South Bay is a local environmental nonprofit whose mission is to restore water quality in the Great South Bay for current and future generations to enjoy. The organization partners …
With Election Day less than three months away, ballot propositions in Suffolk County have yet to be finalized, but sewage funding and an equal protection amendment could appear. Suffolk County …
On Monday, Aug. 5, the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees held an open public discussion regarding ongoing irresponsible fishing practices on the lakes and increasing vegetation, erosion, and …
The Bay Shore Garden Club’s roots have been growing strong and deep for 95 years. All are welcome to celebrate the monumental occasion at the anniversary luncheon at Captain Bill’s on …
On Sunday, July 14, Fire Island National Seashore lifeguards made over a dozen rescues and swimmer assists near the Sailors Haven and Barrett Beach locations. Two- three-foot waves with light …
Save the Great South Bay will be holding their first annual Oyster Ball to be hosted by Phil and Victoria Boyle, Kevin McCaffery, Danielle Campbell, Stephanie Racanelli, Gregg and Mitchell Rechler, …
Members of the Manetuck Elementary School community in the West Islip Union Free School District gathered together to celebrate the release of two rehabilitated seals returning back to the waters at …
