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 Debbi Spiegel February 08, 2013
Snow-day activities that will bust boredom and sneak in some invaluable family bonding.
By Vickie Moller February 07, 2013
The National Weather Service is reporting a major winter storm is expected to impact the northeast beginning Friday into Saturday.
By Long Island News & PR February 06, 2013
In New York, the recovery process is well under way 100 days after the storm made landfall Oct. 29, 2012. The whole community is involved in the recovery effort, including federal, state, tribal and local ...
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal are in agreement: The chilly temperatures will linger for six more weeks.
By Robert Ottone January 31, 2013
With latest extreme weather patterns, many at a recent Babylon hearing voiced concerns over storm preparedness.
By Debbi Spiegel January 30, 2013
Set your alarm clock early on Saturday! It is Groundhog Day.
By Robert Ottone January 28, 2013
Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Tonko make a case for weatherization funding in New York.
By Amy Gernon January 24, 2013
The recent cold spell has doused the urgency behind climate change concerns. But even this cold weather lends credence to the theory of climate change.
By Debbi Spiegel January 24, 2013
There are many snow day superstitions happening in homes across Long Island.
By Robert Ottone January 23, 2013
Representative Tim Bishop continues his crusade for Montauk beaches hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
By Robert Ottone January 22, 2013
Contractors are finding it difficult to make repairs to hurricane and erosion-damaged areas on the east end.
By Robert Ottone January 20, 2013
Hong Kong officials look to cleaning up the city's air.
By Vickie Moller January 18, 2013
Long Island's first regional high school for science and technology is scheduled to open in Fall 2013.
By Amy Gernon January 17, 2013
Executive Steve Bellone outlined efforts to preserve the county's agricultural land.
By Amy Gernon January 15, 2013
Two whales, a young pygmy sperm whale and an adult finback, were found washed ashore the beach in East Hampton.
By Robert Ottone January 13, 2013
Homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy have been broken into in Lindenhurst.
By Amy Gernon January 12, 2013
The NYS2100 Commission, empaneled after Hurricane Sandy caused billions of dollars in physical and economic damages throughout the state, released its recommendations to improve the state's infrastructure.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
A northern Quebec community is calling for help to free a pod of orcas trapped under an ice sheet near Hudson Bay.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
Richard Kauffman has been appointed to a cabinet-level position to help coordinate the state's energy policy and financing.
By Debbi Spiegel January 08, 2013
Winter hiking on Long Island brings a unique opportunity to enjoy sights that maybe hidden during the summer months.