From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Long Island News & PR February 28, 2013
Residents of thirteen declared counties may apply for FEMA disaster assistance through March 29, 2013
By Debbi Spiegel February 27, 2013
March begins on Friday. It is the month that will bring Spring.
By Christian Abbatecola February 26, 2013
A popular vote for the naming of P4 and P5, Pluto’s two most recently discovered moons, ended on Monday.
By Vickie Moller February 26, 2013
The City of Long Beach is facing one of the biggest reconstruction projects on Long Island in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy--rebuilding it's more than two-mile long Boardwalk that was severely damaged by the storm, ...
By Robert Ottone February 22, 2013
Infighting between the Town Trustees and the East Hampton Town Council over sand shortage has prevented east-end erosion recovery.
By Debbi Spiegel February 22, 2013
Maple sugaring is the process of transforming sticky, tasteless tree sap into sweet syrup.
By Robert Ottone February 21, 2013
Ed Romaine discusses ideas at Brookhaven town meeting regarding snowfall.
By Vickie Moller February 20, 2013
Long Islanders who lost their homes or suffered extensive property damage in Hurricane Sandy may qualify for help from the Internal Revenue Service.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 20, 2013
Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of Liberty Island, keeping the landmark closed to tourists for nearly four months.
By Vickie Moller February 19, 2013
At first glance, looking out over the scenic, placid waters surrounding Long Island, it would seem that they have returned to normal in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy; but a closer inspection reveals quite another ...
By Christian Abbatecola February 15, 2013
A 10 ton meteor penetrated the planet’s atmosphere and exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk this morning.
By Wendy L February 15, 2013
An asteroid 150-feet wide and coming at a speed of 17,500 mph makes a close encounter with our planet this afternoon.
By Vickie Moller February 14, 2013
The Town of Brookhaven announced yesterday that effective 3 p.m. Michael Murphy officially resigned his position as First Deputy Superintendent of Highways (Acting Superintendent of Highways).
By Vickie Moller February 12, 2013
As if we haven't had enough of the white stuff already, with record snowfall levels of 33.5 inches from Nemo in some areas of the Island, the National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility of ...
By Vickie Moller February 12, 2013
This week, Louis W. Uccellini, Ph.D., a native of Bethpage, was named the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) assistant administrator for weather services and the 16th director of NOAA's National Weather Service.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 11, 2013
The mall has not yet released an official statement, but rumors are swirling on the safety of the all, frustrating employees and shoppers alike.
By Wendy L February 11, 2013
An 8-year old boy and man has died from the five-alarm fire that engulfed adjoining apartment buildings in Hempstead. More than 200 residents are displaced the same morning they wake up to more than a ...
By Lyndsay McCabe February 11, 2013
As Long Islanders attempt to get back to business as usual, freezing rain and some unplowed roads lead to numerous school and business closures.
By Carrie B. February 10, 2013
How much snow fell in your neighborhood? Is your block plowed yet or are you still snowed in? Did you lose power? How has this storm affected your home, family or business?
By Long Island News & PR February 10, 2013
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced continued mobilization of state and local resources to help Suffolk County recover after the massive winter storm that left close to three feet of snow across Eastern Long Island.