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Hochul should sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act

If we are going to save the planet, we need to start by saving the bees. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 7/27/23

Inflation Reduction Act just the start for climate action

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is quite simply a big deal. This new law provides around $370 billion to combat the climate crisis, the largest investment our nation has ever made . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 9/8/22

A call for one water system for Long Island

For the past two summers, New York American Water customers on the north and south shores have been incensed by their rapidly rising water bills. On Aug. 14, a report by the Farmingdale-based advocacy group Citizens Campaign for the Environment confirmed what they already knew . . . more

8/30/19

County to ban 'Styrofoam'

The Nassau County Legislature is set to ban “Styrofoam” products, such as food containers, at its May 20 meeting. The bill, introduced by County Legislator Denise Ford, a Long Beach Democrat who … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 5/16/19

The Baldwin school district will receive $31 million in state aid under the state budget.

Plastic bags to be banned in New York

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting next March. “You drive through … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/4/19

Oil spill threatens Middle Bay, environmental activist says

Environmental activist Rob Weltner said he was concerned about the marine life in Baldwin and beyond after a Jiffy Lube at 598 Merrick Road allegedly dumped oil into storm drains that lead into lakes … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/28/19

County officials addressed an ongoing investigation into lead paint contamination at the former Shubert Elementary School in Baldwin.

Lead paint found at former Shubert school

Paint chips with elevated levels of lead were recently discovered at the former Shubert Elementary School in Baldwin after a Uniondale child attending a pre-k program there tested positive for lead … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/8/19

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran signs a bill into law requiring the evaluation of the county’s open spaces.

Laura Curran signs parks access bill

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Nov. 13 signed a bill into law that requires the county to study to evaluate all open spaces it owns to determine which should be open to everyone and which … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/21/18

The federal Government Accountability Office will investigate New York American Water’s use of federal funds.

Federal government to investigate New York American Water

The federal Government Accountability Office will investigate how New York American Water uses federal funds, as requested by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer in August. Specifically, investigators will … more

By Anthony O’Reilly and Alyssa Seidman | 11/21/18

New York American Water will drill beneath Sunrise Highway at Grand Avenue.

NYAW to replace water main along Sunrise in Baldwin

New York American Water announced on Nov. 9 that 3,000 feet of water mains dating back to 1911 will be replaced in Baldwin. The $4 million project was expected to begin on Nov. 14, after the Herald … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/14/18

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