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Growing up in Island Park, I was always acutely aware of how lucky I was to be surrounded by beautiful beaches, bountiful waterways and stunning coastlines. Preserving Nassau County’s coastal environs has been a main priority of my tenure in public office, and I am proud to represent so many community partners who share in that goal. Indeed, the pristine nature of our South Shore was recently threatened by a large-scale offshore wind turbine project proposed by Equinor, but thanks to unified community opposition, this dubious plan appears to have stalled — for now. more
After Tuesday night's strong storm, another rain and wind event is expected to affect the area tonight into Saturday morning. more
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an emergency executive order Tuesday afternoon to prepare for the high wind and flooding event. more
As a result of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, signed into law in 2019, New York committed to ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 . . . more
Long Islanders are deeply concerned about the proposed Equinor wind turbine project, Empire Wind, and its potential to adversely affect our health, safety and economy. more
After months of discussion and back-and-forth between supporters and opponents of Equinor’s proposed offshore wind development, Gov. Kathy Hochul has reached a decision about the $3 billion … more
Equinor, wind turbines and electrical lines cutting underneath city streets. It’s been on the minds of many in Long Beach over recent months, joining the thoughts of those on both sides of the … more
Island Park doesn’t generate daily headlines — and residents like it that way. This historic community is best known . . . more
For the third consecutive Long Beach City Council meeting, residents Tuesday night demanded that the city formally oppose plans by the Norwegian energy company Equinor to build a wind farm off the … more
The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire three law firms and an engineering company to help study a proposal by the Norway-based energy company Equinor to build a wind farm … more
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