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New York has banned gatherings of 50 or more people because of the coronavirus, according to Governor Cuomo.
Gatherings of 50 or more banned across New York state
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are banning gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted … more
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When will it be a woman’s turn?
While there are many women advancing in the corporate world, the political world lags far behind when it comes to women advancing into high office. I have mixed feelings about Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s political style, but . . . more
Christa Farmer, a Hofstra University professor, discussed the science behind climate change on Long Island.
GOSR, Hofstra offer coastal sustainability seminars
Hofstra University and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery are partnering to provide environmental education to Long Island communities through a certification program. more
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Let’s get L.I. resiliency projects going — now
Nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy struck on a late-October night, Long Island communities are still rebuilding. Homes are up in the air . . . more
Congress must act to extend flood insurance
Long Islanders can empathize with the victims of Hurricane Dorian, which devastated the Bahamas and left extensive damage in parts of the Carolinas. Nearly seven years after Hurricane Sandy hit, fears of the next Big One are still palpable in communities like . . . more
Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at a Long Island Association-sponsored rally at SUNY Old Westbury on Thursday to call for a permanent property tax levy cap and reduced state taxes for the middle class.
Cuomo touts tax measures at SUNY Old Westbury rally
With a host of Long Island Democratic politicos and two busloads of older adults from Rockville Centre’s Sandel Senior Center seated before him, Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at SUNY Old Westbury on … more
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Lawrence Mayor Alex Edelman, far left, reviewed stormwater infrastructure maps with LKMA Senior Project Director Gilbert Anderson and Deputy Village Administrator Gerry Castro.
Designing to reduce flooding in the Five Towns
Over six years after Hurricane Sandy, shovels have yet to hit the dirt on many of the infrastructure projects proposed through the NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program, which is overseen by the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, including seven initiatives planned for the Five Towns and two surrounding communities. more
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The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery timeline for the Five Towns flood-mitigation projects.
Creating a ‘safer and drier place’
Projects totaling $20.3 million that aim to mitigate flooding are expected to begin in the Five Towns in 2019, representatives of the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery said at a presentation at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Sept. 27. more
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Flooding occurs repeatedly in certain areas of Lawrence. Above, a resident drive through water at the intersection of Medlow Lane and Marbridge Road.
State officials to present mitigation plans
The devastation wrought by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma most likely stirs memories of what occurred nearly five years ago, when Hurricane Sandy swept across the South Shore. more
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What happened to the urgency of storm protection?
Last week, at the height of hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that forecasters are predicting a higher likelihood of an above-normal season, and increased the predicted number of . . . more
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