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10.23.2017 Environment

Mute swan public hearing set for input on DEC management plan

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will host a public hearing Oct. 26 to give residents a chance to discuss a revised mute swan management plan.

09.07.2017 Environment

Local fishermen frustrated by state shutdown on fluke

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation temporarily closed down commercial fluke fishing last Wednesday, as fishermen have reached their quota limits.

08.28.2017 Environment

New York files suit against EPA over Long Island Sound dumping plan

New York State is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for dumping dredged materials in Long Island Sound. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced Thursday that the...

12.07.2016 Environment

NYS preparing legal action against EPA over proposed dumping

New York State is preparing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to permanently allow dumping of dredged material in the Long Island Sound, according to a press release from...

09.23.2016 Education

NYS seeks public input on changes to Common Core standards

The New York State Education Department has released its proposed changes to the controversial Common Core standards and wants the public to have its say on the proposal.

08.20.2016 Education

NYS releases student test scores; superintendents challenge results

While this year’s student proficiency scores showed overall improvement statewide, local superintendents say that recent changes in testing design and implementation mean those results don’t reflect student performance accurately.

01.17.2015 Riverhead School District

How should Riverhead spend $2M to upgrade school technology?

The state education department has allocated $2.1 million for the Riverhead School District to use for technology purchases, district officials announced at Tuesday night’s meeting.

12.07.2014 Columns

Guest Spot: North Fork School District: Why not?

There is no doubt that the largest portion of any local property tax bill is the amount funding the public school district. It’s a bill that causes taxpayers agita...

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