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09.30.2022 Environment

State, local officials condemn federal ruling to allow release of dredge materials into eastern LI Sound

State and local officials have condemned a federal court decision to uphold a 2020 decision that allows Connecticut to deposit dredge materials into the eastern Long Island Sound. The...

06.14.2019 Environment

Connecticut AG argues against New York’s claims in dredging lawsuit

A legal battle is brewing between New York and Connecticut over the dumping of dredge spoil material in eastern Long Island Sound.

12.07.2017 Government

Save the Sound report: Significant gaps in Plum Island cleanup

A report commissioned by Save the Sound has identified what the group describes as significant gaps in the federal government’s draft plan for the cleanup of past contamination on...

08.12.2016 Health

On Fishers Island, a trip to the doctor presents a unique challenge

Think you’ll need to see a doctor while you’re on Fishers Island? Get ready for a long trip. The island off the Connecticut coast — which is part of...

08.12.2015 Health & Environment

Advocates rallying to stop federal plan to dump in Long Island Sound

Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski state and town officials and environmental advocates are calling for an end to the dumping of potentially toxic materials from dredging operations into Long...

04.16.2014 Police

Cops: Boater arrested on warrant from Connecticut

A Connecticut man who was getting help from police with his disabled sailboat in Shelter Island Sound was arrested Sunday afternoon after cops learned he was wanted for a...

07.07.2013 Police

Connecticut boaters pulled to safety from waters off Orient

Two Connecticut boaters had to evacuate a sinking vessel in Gardiners Bay near Orient Sunday before they were located and towed to safety, Southold Town police said. The boat...

12.20.2012 News

Editorial: What follows Newtown shootings?

Suddenly, all the hoopla about the upcoming special election to fill the North Fork’s vacant seat in the county Legislature seems a petty, meaningless distraction. As interesting as an...

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