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It’s time to prioritize our drinking water

As federal officials propose rolling back water protection regulations, Long Island is struggling to find a solution to the problem of its increasingly contaminated drinking water supply. more

11/15/19

Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge

The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more

11/8/19

At a rally on Aug. 7, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach called on state officials, the Department of Environmental Conservation and National Grid to reach an agreement that would end a gas moratorium that has kept new businesses from opening in the village.

Rally in Lynbrook presses National Grid, DEC and elected officials on natural gas moratorium

Standing on a platform under the Long Island Rail Road trestle at Atlantic and Stauderman avenues, flanked by several business owners and elected officials, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach decried a natural-gas moratorium that he said is hurting Lynbrook businesses. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/15/19

At the Lynbrook village board meeting on June 17, Mayor Alan Beach said that several new businesses could not open because National Grid is refusing to offer them gas service until a new pipeline is built.

National Grid's moratorium keeping Lynbrook businesses from opening

A National Grid moratorium on new applications for natural-gas service is hindering several new businesses from opening in Lynbrook, according to officials. more

6/27/19

Behind the vacant house, the retaining sea wall is crumbling, sending pieces of the driveway down onto the beach below.

Bay Avenue home in Sea Cliff is barely hanging on

According to the neighbors of 14 Bay Ave. — a house that has been vacant since a 2014 landslide destroyed two retaining seawalls on the property’s cliffside — the structure is in danger of … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/29/18

Hey, N.Y.C., hands off L.I.’s water

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. more

2/8/18

Shili Li, left, Christina Mui, Christine Contras tossed out their lines.

Village of Valley Stream hosts annual family fishing day at Hendrickson Park

Men, women and children of all ages came down to the Arthur J. Hendrickson Park lake, and picked up poles and bait for the sixth annual Family Fishing Weekend on June 24 and 25. more

7/5/17

Trump’s pullout from Paris accord is sad, so sad

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 . . . more

6/15/17

New York state is stepping up efforts to improve drinking water quality and monitoring.

Fresh efforts to monitor drinking water quality

New York state will soon begin implementing changes that will alter the way drinking water is protected and monitored for the better. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/1/17

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

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