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Energy Prices Across The State Skyrocket: Prepare For A Harsh Winter

Submitted by Michael Sosin on Mon, 2008-07-14 11:54.

New York residents will feel the price of their home energy and heating bills more then than ever this winter. As gas prices at the pump reach record highs, home heating oil is experiencing a rise in price per gallon.

Gas Prices Force Drivers Off The Roads

Submitted by Michael Sosin on Mon, 2008-07-07 14:52.

There are less cars on the Long Island Expressway. That is what a new survey by the DOT has pointed out. At this time last year, the DOT cataloged that there were an extra 5000 drivers per day during the summer as the beaches and parks in Nassau and Suffolk counties were opened to the public.

Incentives In Huntington For Green Development

Submitted by Amy Rhodin on Wed, 2008-07-02 15:08.

The Town of Huntington is expected to vote next month on a plan to give commercial developers incentives if they build according to green guidelines set by the U.S.

LIPA Committee To Determine Shoreham's Future

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Tue, 2008-06-17 16:22.

As energy demands continue to grow across Long Island Kevin Law, head of the Long Island Power Authority, has created an advisory committee charged with determining the future of the mothballed Shoreham nuclear power plant.


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Rising Fuel Prices Power Use Of Ferries On Long Island

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Fri, 2008-06-13 07:25.

Traffic congestion and higher fuel prices are driving many Long Island commuters off the road -- literally -- to use more ferries.


Open Space Preserved On Shelter Island

Submitted by Liana Grey on Thu, 2008-06-05 12:56.

Shelter Island is located between Long Island's North and South Forks.Shelter Island is located between Long Island's North and South Forks.Suffolk County is purchasing 12.7 acres of woodland in Shelter Island to protect as open space, according to a

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Shellfish Closures Grow On Long Island

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Wed, 2008-05-28 16:28.

Earlier this month the New York Department of Environmental Conservation closed 2,000 acres of Long Island shellfish harvest areas in Northport Bay, Centerport Harbor and Duck Island Harbor after saxitoxin was

Long Island Sees Opportunity In BOA Reform

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Wed, 2008-05-28 15:56.

With a lack of incentives for developers to invest in cleaning up Long Island's polluted post-industrial sites and rising real estate costs throughout the two counties, efforts to reform local brownfield sites have all but halted.  However, local legislators know the benefits that can come from re-developing these areas and have taken action to make it happen before the current legislative

Creative Solutions To Meet Gas Crisis On Long Island

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-05-22 13:16.

With gas prices reaching new highs every day, Long Island desperately needs to start seeking workable solutions to its transportation dilemmas.


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How To Make Long Island Green? Ask John Cameron

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-05-08 13:15.

John Cameron, acting chair of NYLCV's Long Island ChapterJohn Cameron, acting chair of NYLCV's Long Island ChapterJohn D.

 

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