An annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970. Doing our part, Save The …
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced that registration for the 17th annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup is now open. The event, which is sponsored by the Town of Brookhaven’s Department of …
State and local officials gathered at Suffolk County’s Forge River wastewater treatment plant Monday to announce the facility is now in operation and serving the first 10 of what will …
As of 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, brush fires started in Center Moriches and have since spread to West Hampton. About 80 fire departments and 20 EMS agencies responded. “We had over 90 …
The one-eighth cent sales tax approved by Suffolk County voters in November is expected to generate nearly $2.7 billion over the next 35 years. The money from the Suffolk County Water Quality …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is currently assessing a report received on Feb. 26, indicating approximately 20 dead ducks, geese, and shorebirds on a community beach in …
There have been reports of deceased birds being found across the county. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recommends the following guidance if you encounter this …
Save The Great South Bay (SGSB) encourages residents to report bird carcasses, especially those found along our shoreline, to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) at …
Amanda Lefton will start Monday, March 3, as the new commissioner for the NYS Department of Environment Conservation. Citizens Campaign for the Environment has worked with Lefton for the last 15 …
The developer chosen for a long-awaited redevelopment of the Neighborhood Road area in Mastic Beach is seeking tax breaks from the town’s Industrial Development Agency. Mastic Dev. Co. …
If you’ve been to Smith Point County Park recently, you may have noticed some large equipment there. Contractors for Orsted, the company that is developing a 924-megawatt wind farm off the …
Innovative and Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems are high efficiency replacements for outdated, conventional cesspools which are a major source of nitrogen pollution in Long Island’s …
The $52 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers federal replenishment project, that began last February, has been partially completed on Davis Park right now. “They’re on the western part …
More than 100 people turned out Tuesday night, Jan. 21, for a forum the Town of Brookhaven organized to discuss battery-energy storage systems. Battery-energy storage systems hold solar- or …
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, supervisor Dan Panico will be hosting a forum for residents to learn about battery energy storage systems and their impact on our community. During the forum, qualified expert …
We are excited to begin Word of the Week again and want to start with the all-important word: Nitrogen! Nitrogen is a critical element for life, but in the wrong places and amounts, it can …
Our world is undergoing a rapid and much-needed shift toward renewable energy and sustainable transportation. From vast solar farms to the rise of electric cars and e-bikes, these advancements are …
Patchogue Village officials were recognized Wednesday for their efforts to protect the environment. The South Shore Estuary Reserve program and Citizens Campaign for the Environment presented …
Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services recently secured a Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration for Suffolk County. As part of their ongoing recovery efforts, they …
Mastic Beach residents last week got to hear from the Beechwood Organization about its plans for reinvigorating downtown Mastic Beach by building new homes, commercial buildings and a community …
