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03.06.2022 Environment

County unveils $1M plan to boost coastal resiliency efforts

Suffolk County officials announced plans Wednesday to put $1 million in funding toward coastal resiliency efforts. The county has put together a committee made up of environmentalists and government...

02.28.2021 Environment

Zeldin receives low grade from League of Conservation Voters

The League of Conservation Voters, which advocates for environmental issues nationally and rates elected official on how they respond to them, has given 1st District Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley)...

02.17.2021 Environment

Palumbo continues tradition started by predecessor to host environmental roundtable

Keeping a long-running tradition alive, new state Sen. Anthony Palumbo is continuing his predecessor’s practice of conducting regular environmental roundtables. On Friday, Mr. Palumbo assembled representatives from more than...

09.23.2020 Environment

Senate candidates Ahearn, Palumbo share environmental positions at forum

The two candidates for New York’s 1st Senate District both pitched themselves as advocates for the environment during an online forum last week hosted by the New York League...

08.22.2020 Community

A contest to rid North Fork beaches of litter

Earlier this summer, amid national unrest following the murder of George Floyd, Estefany Molina of Greenport set out to host a series of bicycle protests, riding 25 miles in...

03.06.2020 Environment

Enforcement of statewide plastic bag ban delayed one more month

Enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban, which took effect Sunday, has been pushed off one month after an eleventh-hour lawsuit was filed challenging the legislation. The lawsuit, filed...

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...

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