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.
04.28.2016 Environment Critics lining up to oppose EPA’s Long Island Sound dumping plan That the Environmental Protection Agency appears ready to allow dumping of materials dug up from dredging in Long Island Sound didn’t come as a surprise to environmentalist Adrienne Esposito.
02.20.2016 Environment Gov. Cuomo announces $6M L.I. comprehensive water quality study Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $6 million plan to comprehensively study Long Island’s water quality problems.
10.15.2015 Health & Environment As towns defer to county, a plastic bag ban seems unlikely Will recent bans on single-use plastic bag in Southampton and East Hampton towns inspire more local municipalities — including those on the North Fork — to follow suit? Probably...
09.19.2015 Environment Peconic Green Growth, county launching program for new septic systems For homeowners interested in a more environmentally friendly septic system, Peconic Green Growth is offering to install eight alternative recharge dispersal fields as part of a pilot program with...
