Environment News – LI Press

The Town of Oyster Bay's survey of the Stillwell Woods Park and Preserve has taken months longer than initally expected.

Oyster Bay’s Stillwell Woods survey hits delay

By Casey Fahrer

Northwell Health-GoHealth Clinical Director Lyndsie Watkins said urgent care facilities can offer emergency level care, or evaluate patients to determine if high levels of care are needed.

Health

Medical professional shares tips for winter health

By J. Cav Scott

The Plainview Water District has begun construction on a major water treatment project at its Plant 5 facility

Health

Construction begins for Plainview Water District’s most productive water treatment facility

Several community projects throughout Nassau County have received federal funding through an appropriations package.

Living

Several Nassau County community projects to receive over $15M in federal funding

By Casey Fahrer

Miles Lucatorto achieved Eagle Scout after 13 years as a scout.

Community Events

Floral Park native achieves Eagle Scout

By J. Cav Scott

Gov. Kathy Hochul and other labor leaders called out the federal freeze of several offshore wind projects.

Politics

Judge grants injunction lifting federal freeze of offshore wind projects

By Casey Fahrer

The Glen Cove City Council approved an environmental report for a proposed mixed-use affordable housing development despite concerns.

Business

Glen Cove City Council approves environmental report for proposed mixed-use development despite concerns

By Casey Fahrer

The EPA reviewed two Superfund sites in Glen Cove as part of its five-year review.

Cleanup at two Glen Cove Superfund sites ‘effective in protecting human health:’ EPA

By Casey Fahrer

LIA celebrates centennial and advocacy for LI

By Claude Solnik

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, LIA Presiden and CEO Matt Cohen and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli at the LIA State of the Region.

Business

Hochul announces billions for water amid debate over wind, affordability

By Claude Solnik

North Hempstead

Save Kings Point Park protests proposed alienation

By Michael Campbell

Empire Wind has filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration put a halt on several offshore wind projects in December.

Empire Wind files preliminary injunction over Trump administration’s offshore wind halt

By Casey Fahrer

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Fire Island News

Should Bird Window Collision Deterrents be Mandatory in New York?

The Trump administration has halted offshore wind farm projects, including two off of Long Island's coast.

Trump pauses offshore wind projects, including two off Long Island’s coast

By Casey Fahrer

More than 20 Nassau County schools drinking water tested positive for lead.

Health

Over 20 Nassau school districts have lead in their drinking water

By Casey Fahrer & Larissa Fuentes

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (third from R.) honored Jericho Water District Commissioner James Asmus (third from L.) upon his retirement.

Community Events

Town of Oyster Bay honors Jericho Water District commissioner

Offshore wind is the best solution for Long Island's energy and affordability crisis, writes George Povall, director of All Our Energy.

Opinions

Op-Ed: Offshore wind is the best energy solution

By George Povall

Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi, (third from R.) and Commissioner William Schuckmann, (third from L.) were presented with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award and citations

Hicksville Water District commissioners honored by chamber of commerce

The wind turbines at the South Fork Wind Farm stand almost 800 feet tall – like skyscrapers in the ocean.

Dan’s Papers

Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Halt Offshore Wind Work

Cub Scout Pack 544 took part in road cleanup

North Hempstead

Cub Scouts take on trash clean up project

Roel Huinink oversees operations of John F. Kennedy International Airport's Terminal 4.

Manhasset resident leads JFK’s largest terminal

By Hannah Resnick

Over 50 people participated in a cleanup of Udalls Cove, according to high school junior Joseph Shemesh.

Great Neck teens gather over 50 volunteers for Udalls Cove cleanup

By Hannah Resnick

Manhasset High School senior Aidan Wong was invited to present his research at the Entomological Society of America's annual meeting.

Community Events

Manhasset senior to present research at national conference

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Some hopeful signs in decades of worry and delay over Bethpage toxic plume

By Salomé Davoudiasl and Admir Radoncic

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