09.29.2019 Environment Southold joins other towns in adopting climate pledge Following in the footsteps of East Hampton, Southampton and Riverhead, Southold has become the fourth East End town to adopt New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge.
09.09.2019 Environment As balloon ban passes, environmental group plans events to reduce plastic waste The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved a local law Wednesday prohibiting the intentional release of helium and other types of balloons.
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.
08.01.2018 Environment Peconic Estuary Program welcomes new director, Joyce Novak Gazing out at the Peconic River, Joyce Novak can’t help but ponder its past. Ms. Novak, newly appointed director of the Peconic Estuary Program, is especially interested in studying...
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.
08.06.2016 Environment Governor may take legal action against EPA over proposed dumping Gov. Andrew Cuomo, backed by about 30 elected officials, announced on Thursday the state may take legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency to stop a plan to allow dumping in...
07.08.2016 Environment Find out which North Fork beaches received the highest water quality grades Just how healthy are North Fork beaches that line the Long Island Sound? Find out in an interactive online map called Sound Health Explorer, which grades Long Island Connecticut...
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.
12.19.2015 Environment Toedter stepping down after 12 years with NFEC The North Fork Environmental Council is looking for a new leader. Bill Toedter, the nonprofit’s president of the last five years, is moving to Arizona and says that for...
