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The quality of our Water affects our health and our enjoyment of all Long Island has to offer.

By Lee Landor As inhabitants of an island, we’re surrounded by water. Whether that water is a clean, healthy ecosystem thriving with life or an eyesore clogged with debris is … more

By Lee Landor | 7/13/11

Being prepared for a hurricane

In Nassau County, we are making concerted efforts to ensure the safety and well being of you and your family in many different ways. Now that hurricane season is here on Long Island I would like to remind residents about the importance of assembling a “Go Kit” in the event of a hurricane watch or warning. more

6/8/11

Demonstrators joined hands along with Long Beach boardwalk on Saturday in protest of offshore drilling. Organized by the non-profit group Hands Across the Sand, the event was one of 900 worldwide.

Demonstrators say no to offshore drilling

“This oil spill is the beginning of the end of an era” of fossil fuel dependence, said North Merrick Civic Association President Claudia Borecky, referring to the British Petroleum gusher in the Gulf of Mexico that has, since April, leaked an estimated 140 million gallons of crude oil, poisoned billions of gallons of seawater and freshwater wetlands, and killed untold numbers of wildlife. more

Scott Brinton | 6/27/10

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