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In my backyard, in the shadow of my creaky wooden deck, a holly bush grows. A little over four years ago, I thought it dead. more
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
“The long-term sustainability of Reynolds Channel and our surrounding bays is a pressing environmental concern . . ." more
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
Spring surrounds our senses now and with it, Earth Day arrives on Friday, at the start of the school break week for area families. more
At first, sirens would blare for five minutes, a signal that nearby residents must turn on their TVs and radios and listen for Emergency Alert System announcements. more
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
If U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has his way, hundreds of millions of dollars in additional federal aid coming to New York would be used to fund a new ocean outfall pipe for East Rockaway’s Bay … more
In his State of the County speech Wednesday night in East Meadow, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano painted a bright picture of Nassau’s present and future, touting his administration’s efforts to attract young people and families to the county, spur growth in the private sector, downsize government and hold down taxes. more
The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park serves as an educational environment for Long Island residents and a wildlife conservation area for animals. more
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