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Amanda Lefton testifies during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee when she was director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Long Island

Long Islander Amanda Lefton named new DEC commissioner

By Timothy Bolger
Town of Oyster Bay trustees at Tobay Beach which is receiving 90,000 tons of sand
Nassau

Tobay Beach is undergoing one of its largest restoration projects in recent history

By Casey Fahrer
Rep. Laura A. Gillen Remarks
Nassau

U.S. Rep. Gillen addresses constituents at in-district swearing-in

By Casey Fahrer
USA, New York, woman in the city on a rainy day
Environment

New York City’s drought watch lifted after higher rainfall and conservation efforts

By Emily Davenport
Lots of news is brewing on the East End for 2025
Long Island

2025 Preview: Key East End Stories to Follow This Year

By Timothy Bolger
Activists staged a three day sit-in at the capitol in Albany, to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Climate Change Superfund Act into law.
The Bronx

Hochul signs Climate Change Superfund Act championed by Bronx Assembly Member

By Sadie Brown
DeRiggi-Whitton – Plant a Row ARPA
Nassau

Where Nassau County’s $385M in ARPA funds went before the 2024 deadline

By Cameryn Oakes
A planned cell tower in Wading River is drawing ire
Long Island

Town, Residents Clash Over Wading River Cell Tower Plan

By Nandika Chatterjee
Snow shovelers at work
Environment

Cold cash: Sanitation Department now recruiting for emergency snow shovelers in NYC

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Sand Land in Noyac has been a lightening rod of criticism over the local mining industry (Alec Rich)
Long Island

Sand Wars: Has the DEC Stacked the Deck to Protect Sand Mines?

By Alec Rich
Wi-fi could be expanding in Sag Harbor Village
Long Island

Sag Harbor Wi-Fi Access Expansion Gains Steam

By Nandika Chatterjee
The Croton Reservoir amid NYC drought
Environment

NYC DROUGHT WARNING: Mayor Adams elevates actions to conserve water amid continued rainless streak in NYC

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
FDNY firefighter battles NYC wildfire
Environment

FDNY establishes task force to tackle NYC wildfires amid ongoing drought

By Robert Pozarycki
Rit Aggarwala, the city's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, urges New Yorkers to conserve water as the city enters a 'drought watch.'
Environment

City Hall officials urge New Yorkers to conserve water amid drought watch

By Ethan Stark-Miller
City Council Member Keith Powers.
Manhattan

NYC Council wants 500 more water fountains around the boroughs – but DEP turns wrench of doubt

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Kathy Nizzari speaks at a rally supporting Intro 1073 Flaco's Law
Environment

Third part of Flaco’s Laws calls for replacing reflective building windows

By Gabriele Holtermann
Sanitation truck on renewable diesel
Environment

NYC converts city vehicle fleet to ‘renewable’ diesel, but is it really clean?

By Ben Brachfeld
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Queens

NYC tap water may taste slightly different as repair on major water supply system starts

By Iryna Shkurhan
energy
Queens

Rep. Meng propels clean energy with $3.8 million for offshore wind jobs

By Iryna Shkurhan
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The Bronx

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

By Emily Swanson
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Queens

Lawmakers Meng, AOC, Meeks and Schumer secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens

By Iryna Shkurhan
A rending of the + Pool on the East River.
Manhattan

Manhattan’s Pier 35 chosen as location for long-awaited plus-shaped East River swimming pool

By Ethan Stark-Miller
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at at a microphone campaigning
Manhattan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly admits to dumping dead bear cub in Central Park 10 years ago

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Queens

Op-ed | Saving our shade: The urgent need for robust tree care policies in New York City

By Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams

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