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02.28.2021 Environment

Zeldin receives low grade from League of Conservation Voters

The League of Conservation Voters, which advocates for environmental issues nationally and rates elected official on how they respond to them, has given 1st District Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley)...

02.17.2021 Environment

Palumbo continues tradition started by predecessor to host environmental roundtable

Keeping a long-running tradition alive, new state Sen. Anthony Palumbo is continuing his predecessor’s practice of conducting regular environmental roundtables. On Friday, Mr. Palumbo assembled representatives from more than...

11.05.2020 Environment

Applicants in Riverhead sought for water conservation incentive program

Riverhead Town residents and businesses are being sought to apply for a water conservation incentive program run by Peconic Green Growth, an organization that aims to preserve and enhance...

09.23.2020 Environment

Senate candidates Ahearn, Palumbo share environmental positions at forum

The two candidates for New York’s 1st Senate District both pitched themselves as advocates for the environment during an online forum last week hosted by the New York League...

07.18.2019 Environment

Riverhead Town adopts state’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge

In a 4-0 vote, with Councilwoman Jodi Giglio absent, the Riverhead Town Board adopted New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge Tuesday.

03.06.2019 Environment

When it comes to plastic, residents say habits can change

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn last month introduced a package of bills aimed at reducing plastic litter countywide.

05.03.2018 Environment

Group for the East End website turns spotlight on protected wildlife species

Group for the East End unveiled a website last Thursday that’s designed to get the public more engaged in conservation efforts.

03.13.2017 Environment

Congressman Zeldin calls for fully funded estuary programs

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) on Monday called on his colleagues in Congress to ensure continued funding for the Long Island Sound and National Estuary programs in upcoming appropriations votes.

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