The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved a local law Wednesday prohibiting the intentional release of helium and other types of balloons. READ
Environment
Living on Long Island, it can sometimes be easy to grow frustrated with taxes and fees, but a recent study shows that Riverhead charges less than most other towns for at least one utility: water. (more…)
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has named a field at the Otis Pike Preserve West in Manorville after Smokey Bear, in honor of the advertising icon’s 75th birthday. (more…)
Suffolk County officials last week unveiled a $4 billion plan they say will serve as a blueprint for transitioning away from traditional cesspools, which have been identified as a main culprit of nitrogen pollution in ground and surface waters. READ
Representatives of the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays returned to the Greater Jamesport Civic Association Saturday to pitch an updated plan to expand to property in Aquebogue. (more…)
In a 4-0 vote, with Councilwoman Jodi Giglio absent, the Riverhead Town Board adopted New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge Tuesday. (more…)
It’s been 44 years since moviegoers were forced to wonder what they might do if they ever saw a shark at a beach following the release of the blockbuster film “Jaws.”
On Monday evening in Riverhead, a couple dozen Iron Point beachgoers might have learned the answer to that question: they’d run. READ
A Calverton Habitat Review document submitted by Calverton Aviation & Technology to the state Department of Environmental Conservation shows 10 new buildings along the two runways at the Enterprise Park at Calverton. Together, the buildings represent 10 million square feet of development. (more…)