Upon hearing the news, my thoughts immediately turned to Chapter One of Rachel Carson’s famed 1962 book “Silent Spring,” which is said to have singlehandedly launched the environmental movement in the United States.
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10/25/19
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The construction of a pumping station in Cedarhurst to reduce flooding could get under way as early as next May, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/17/19
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There is interest in the vacant and contaminated site at 175 Roger Avenue in Inwood as New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program application for the vacant building at 175 Roger Avenue from Inwood 175, LLC that is associated with the Great Neck-based AJM Capital II, LLC.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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5/2/19
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Nassau County’s most famous Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated much of his life to preserving nature. During his time in the White House, the Oyster Bay resident . . .
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4/18/19
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The state Public Service Commission on Dec. 13 approved $6.2 million in credits that will be issued to New York American Water ratepayers who saw their monthly bills skyrocket earlier this year, part …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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12/19/18
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An unsightly and potentially hazardous building that once housed a prosperous business is scheduled to be demolished in September, after a few false starts, according to Nassau County officials.
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By Jeff Bessen
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7/26/18
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Walking with his granddaughter, Hailey, then 7, two years ago in Philadelphia, Rockville Centre native Ira Poliakoff spotted an old building. “You could see the brick work,” he said, “seventy-five years ago it was a synagogue that was repurposed. I wanted to continue knowing of their past.”
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/8/18
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New York City wants Long Island’s water. We shouldn’t give it to the city, period. Here’s the thing: If granted state approval, the city could just take it.
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2/8/18
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Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials.
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10/19/17
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The biggest problem with President Donald Trump’s foolish decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement is not that it rejects an international accord signed by 195 countries . . .
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6/15/17
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