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Living

Ditch the Lawn, Embrace the Wild: Native Gardening Blooms on the North Shore

By Christy Hinko

Russ Comeau, president of the South Shore Audubon Society, outlines five at-risk Long Island habitats that are critical to the bird population.

Opinions

Op-Ed: How can we save our disappearing birds?

By Russ Comeau

Lee Zeldin discusses his first few months as head of the EPA at LIA event on Friday, April 10 in Woodbury

Woodbury

Lee Zeldin talks Trump’s environment as residents protest

By Casey Fahrer

The Nassau County Planning Commission approves the extension of the Town of Oyster Bay battery energy storage system moratorium on April 10 after the town held a public hearing on the issue two days prior

Oyster Bay

Town of Oyster Bay’s battery energy storage system ban is extended

By Casey Fahrer

Multiple residents spoke at the Town of Oyster Bay's public hearing on Tuesday, April 8 about the possible extension of the battery energy storage system moratorium

Glen Head

Residents want Oyster Bay battery moratorium extended

By Casey Fahrer

People speak and cheer at a rally in support of the HEAT Act.

Mineola

HEAT Act stuck in Assembly could cap Long Islander’s energy costs

By Isabella Gallo

Robin sitting on a fountain in Floral Park's garden.

Floral Park gardens open for season, collect bird seed

By Isabella Gallo

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Opinions

Op-Ed: LI needs clean energy, economic growth

By Kevin Aug

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site reduces visiting hours

Oyster Bay

Charles Lavine pens Trump as national historic site reduces hours

By Casey Fahrer

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East Williston announces intent to hire own engineer to assess Williston Park water filtration system, rate raise

By Isabella Gallo

Nassau town officials challenge state's push for large-scale energy projects

Hempstead

Nassau towns push back on large-scale energy projects

By Casey Fahrer

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Mineola

Proposed transmission line project holds informational session in Mineola

By Isabella Gallo

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino talked about importance of maintaining the environment with new program dates added

Oyster Bay

Town of Oyster Bay launches clean-up efforts

By Casey Fahrer

Long Island needs the clean air — and economic growth — that comes from prioritizing clean energy, Kevin Aug writes.

Opinions

Op-Ed: LI needs clean energy, economic growth

By Kevin Aug

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Glen Cove

Glen Cove’s Tree City USA application approved for 23rd consecutive year

A breaching whale surprised fishermen near East Hampton

Dan’s Papers

2024 Saw Rise in Whale Sightings Off Montauk

Town of Oyster Bay board at March 25 meeting

Oyster Bay

Town of Oyster Bay shellfish moratorium extended another six months

By Casey Fahrer

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Nassau

Federal budget cuts hit Nassau water districts, infrastructure projects hard

Casey Fahrer and Isabella Gallo

Glen Cove

Glen Cove council approves environmental initiatives, rate reductions

By Hannah Devlin

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Fire Island News

The First Long Island Seafood Trail has been Announced

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Williston Park and East Williston continue discussion over water rates

By Isabella Gallo

Gas Blower Discussion

North Hempstead

North Hempstead cracks down on illegal use of gas-powered leaf blowers

By Denivia Rivera

A lunar eclipse, or blood moon, will be visible on Long Island tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Blood moon 2025: Everything you need to know about the lunar eclipse

By Nicole Formisano

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Williston Park-East Williston water rate increase packs board meeting

By Isabella Gallo

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