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Twisted and tangled wipes, referred to as “rags,” have caused more frequent clogs in Nassau County’s sewage system.

The combination of residents staying home and the now-common practice of flushing sanitary wipes is overloading Nassau County's sewer system, creating massive blockages and clogging pumps. more

By J.D. Freda | 4/14/20

Project Leader Susan McCormick outlined the status of the project to date.

New pipeline to help stabilize marsh islands

The Bay Park Conveyance project took a big step forward on Feb. 25, as managers described the project’s current scope and gave community stakeholders their first public opportunity to comment … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/5/20

Alan Weland, general manager of the Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, right; David Crisdell, deputy director of operations, left; and Plant Manager William Donovan met with residents on Nov. 21 to explain recent increases in odors.

Suez execs share action plan for odor remediation

For residents of Seaford and Wantagh, Cedar Creek Park is normally a place to run with their dogs, let their children blow off steam and enjoy the sea breezes. But since May, odors from the … more

By Timothy Denton | 11/27/19

Cleaner water in store for the South Shore

While Nassau County legislators may be divided on many issues, they recently made it clear that they agree on the importance of protecting Long Island’s wetlands. more

9/27/19

The new paved path will open up the western, more natural section of Jones Beach beyond Field 1 to cyclists, joggers, scooter riders and those with wheelchairs.

Ready to ride before 2019

Cyclists who are ready to bike deep into the West End of Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh will no longer have to wait until the summer of 2019. more

By James Mattone | 7/5/18

The building that houses the Wantagh- Seaford PAL offices and bathrooms at Cedar Creek Park was badly damaged by a fire on Wednesday, April 19 at about 10:30 p.m.

Cedar Creek fire damages Wantagh-Seaford PAL building

The Wantagh-Seaford PAL building at Cedar Creek Park closed down after an electrical fire last night caused significant damage. more

By Eden Laikin | 4/19/18

At a meeting at Operation SPLASH headquarters in Freeport on June 26, a panel offered an update on the study of the aqueduct running underneath Sunrise Highway. Members of the panel included Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, left; Brian Schneider, assistant to the deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works; Rob Walker, Nassau County deputy executive; Mike Martino, Suez community affairs director and Alan Weyland, Suez director of operations.

Sunrise Highway aqueduct deemed ‘viable host’

County officials announced last week that they are accepting design proposals from engineering firms after a three-month study confirmed that a 110-year-old aqueduct running underneath Sunrise Highway is a “viable host pipe” to transport treated sewage from the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility in Bay Park to the ocean outfall pipe at the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant on the Wantagh-Seaford border. more

By Mike Smollins and Julie Mansmann | 7/5/17

Beginning on June 29, Kingsbury will ride into the evening and early hours of the morning to help raise money for the Miles for Matt Foundation — an organization dedicated to education, safety and athletic projects.

Wantagh resident will bike 400 miles in honor of late teen

No one knew that when 19-year-old Matt Scarpati went for quick bike ride one late evening in 200 that it would be his last. It has been eight years since an intoxicated motorcyclist, who … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/27/17

Above, a view of the bays from the Town of Hempstead’s Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.

A pipe dream come true?

Engineers have determined that the 110-year-old aqueduct running underneath Sunrise Highway is in “very good condition,” and county officials are preparing for the next stages of a … more

By Julie Mansmann and Mike Smollins | 6/26/17

State of the sewage

The Western Bays stretch for 10 miles, from Rockaway Inlet in the west to Jones Inlet in the east. For decades, they’ve been in decline. By U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … more

By Jasmina Dzurlic | 5/11/17

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