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A computer rendering of what Port Ambrose would look like.

A private company controlled by a multi-billion-dollar Canadian hedge fund is seeking approval to build a liquefied natural gas station in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles southeast of Jones Beach. If built, a pipeline extending from the station would have to hook up to an existing pipeline 2.2 miles south of Atlantic Beach. more

By Brian Racow | 7/16/13

Hundreds of residents voiced their opposition to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal at a public hearing at the Allegria Hotel on Tuesday.

LNG meeting turns heated

A private company controlled by a multi-billion-dollar Canadian hedge fund is seeking approval to build a liquefied natural gas station in the Atlantic Ocean 17 nautical miles southeast of Jones … more

By Brian Racow | 7/10/13

Where, oh where, is Long Island's wind farm?

I ran for 45 minutes over the seashell-coated paths and up and down the steep hills of Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Saturday, and I didn’t meet a soul, which was surprising and strange, even a little eerie. more

2/7/13

Taking stock of all that Sandy stole

I hate the smell of Hurricane Sandy. It’s the smell of decay. more

11/23/12

Missing in action: the great climate debate

I have to hand it to the coal industry. more

10/24/12

New Jersey-based Liberty Natural Gas LLC withdrew its application for a license to construct a natural gas offloading system roughly 19 miles south of Long Beach.

LNG plan scrapped — for now

A plan to build a liquefied natural gas terminal off the coast of Long Beach has been scrapped, amid an outcry by numerous environmental groups and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who criticized the … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/24/12

The proposed liquefied natural gas terminal, seen here in a map by Liberty Natural Gas that is currently under review by the U.S. Maritime Administration, would connect to the Transco pipeline that runs under Long Beach.

Plans resurface for Liquefied Natural Gas project off Long Beach

A plan to build a liquefied natural gas terminal off the coast of Long Beach has been submitted to the U.S. Maritime Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard for review, and local environmentalists … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/18/12

Say 'no' to hydrofracking waste in Nassau

Nassau County Legislators Denise Ford, Howard Kopel and Dennis Dunne, all Republicans, have proposed a measure that would ban the processing of hydraulic fracturing, or “hydrofracking,” waste at county sewage-treatment plants. more

3/29/12

Surfers caught some waves during the Surfrider Foundation's event last Sunday.

Creating awareness through surfing

International Surfing Day took place in Long Beach on Sunday, June 20, an annual event that celebrates the sport and promotes clean beaches and oceans. Founded by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing … more

Anthony Rifilato | 6/24/10

Long Beach letters

Stop slapping our facesTo the Editor: At the City Council budget hearing on May 25, Councilman Mike Fagen announced specific plans, such as freezing salaries or rolling back proposed increases for … more

6/3/10