Environment
Environment
Pentagon pushes Calverton PFAS cleanup decision back more than a decade: Schumer
Federal records show the projected end date for the PFAS cleanup study was pushed back repeatedly over the past few years, without public disclosure.
Environment
Critics tell SCWA the Main Road water main route hasn’t been adequately studied
At a Riverhead hearing, speakers said the SCWA's Draft Environmental Impact Statement fails to assess traffic, wetlands, school and utility impacts of the preferred Main Road route for the North Fork water main.
Environment
‘We’ve heard you’: Water Authority CEO discusses revised North Fork Water Main route
CEO Jeff Szabo discusses the draft environmental impact statement for the North Fork Water Main Project ahead of a public hearing on the project Wednesday in Riverhead.
Environment
Riverhead weighs code changes after groundwater contamination near East Hampton BESS fire
Riverhead officials are revisiting the town’s battery energy storage rules after PFAS contamination was detected in public water supply wells near the site of the 2023 East Hampton BESS fire.
Environment
Cyanobacteria bloom confirmed in Flanders pond
A new cyanobacteria bloom has been confirmed at Silver Brook Pond in Flanders, Suffolk County health officials said Monday.
Environment
Navy plans PFAS treatment in Calverton amid criticism over cleanup pace, transparency
The Navy says PFAS treatment at Calverton could begin by fall, as RAB members criticize the cleanup pace and transparency.
Environment
Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast, but Long Island’s coastal risk remains
A below-normal Atlantic hurricane season is forecast, but Long Island remains vulnerable to storm surge, flooding and warming ocean waters.
Environment
Trump administration moves to roll back PFAS drinking water rules
The Trump administration announced plans to roll back portions of the nation’s first federal PFAS drinking water standards.
Environment
Lessons from Westhampton Pines fire shape new wildfire protection plan
After last year’s Westhampton Pines fire burned more than 600 acres, officials are developing a wildfire protection plan for Southampton pine barrens communities — with advice for homeowners on reducing risks from embers, fuel and evacuation confusion.
Environment
Habitat restoration, trail improvements completed at Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue
Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue has been added to the NYS Birding Trail after habitat restoration and trail improvements. Photos of the preserve.
