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L.I. is making strides on the environmental front

April 22 is Earth Day, when we come together as a nation — and a planet — to celebrate the natural world and renew our vows to protect the environment from harm. In honor of Earth Day five years ago . . . more

4/22/21

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

8/17/17

‘If you smell something, say something’

Wantagh and Seaford residents — some of whom have raised concerns about foul odors wafting from the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant onto local streets — will soon be able to track the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/29/16

We all have a role to play in keeping our water clean

Clean drinking water, a swim in the bay, catching fish to eat and going to the beach are things we easily take for granted as Long Islanders. more

9/22/16

Let’s hope county’s plan isn’t just a pipe dream

“The long-term sustainability of Reynolds Channel and our surrounding bays is a pressing environmental concern . . ." more

6/1/16

Think global, and local, on Earth Day

On April 22, we will celebrate the 46th annual Earth Day, when, ideally, we should commit to improving the state of our great Mother Ship. Despite our best efforts to discover a second planet where we might lay down roots . . . more

4/21/16

So far, the sewage deal doesn’t stink

Anyone who has paid attention to Nassau County politics over the past few years knows that elected officials have tried just about everything to save money and raise revenue. From the closing of police precincts . . . more

4/13/16

The new odor-detection system at Cedar Creek Park shows odor data on the computer.

A NOSE for foul air at Cedar Creek

In an effort to stem foul odors coming from the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, Suez Water has unveiled a new electronic system to detect and manage them. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/6/16

Mike Martino, Dan Ryan, Ralph Spagnolo and Phil Franco looked at some pipes that have been repaired in the underbelly of the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant during a tour last week.

An inside look at Cedar Creek

Last year’s takeover of the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant by a private company has resulted in increased maintenance at the facility and cost savings to the county, officials are touting. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/30/16

Long Island’s future looks bright in 2016

Twenty-fifteen came and went, and yet, believe it or not, many Long Island residents are still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy. Rather than getting back on their feet, they are left waiting for promised relief. Even though the majority of displaced residents have returned to their homes . . . more

1/14/16

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