Latest News: Long Island

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his plan to combat water pollution in New York, just days after the Environmental Protection Agency warned the state to reduce nitrogen levels in the Long Island Sound. The controversy comes amidst a continued spotlight on water issues, following the ongoing crisis in Flint, Michigan.

Without any equivocation, New York State swiftly announced it will continue to pursue President Barack Obama's clean power guidelines, despite a hold on the plan issued by the Supreme Court. The move reaffirms New York State's commitment to clean energy policy, at a time when the President's critical climate plan has essentially been paused.

After receiving the New York State Bar Association's award for environmental achievement, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli took to the podium to remind the public why he earned the honors.

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will be a huge boon to the fight against climate change. But it's a bit complex so we wanted to take a moment to explain it in greater depth. The move will pave the way for regional energy markets to maximize efficiency in electricity consumption at peak times.

The town of East Hampton, Long Island has undertaken a study on the feasibility of a community micro grid. The project will determine whether or not major facilities throughout the town can feasibly make the switch to self-sufficient, isolated power sources.

It’s not just the New York City subway system that will get a boost from the MTA Capital Plan. The new $29 billion budget for repairs and enhancements, approved Wednesday, will also bring about some much-needed changes in Staten Island, and the Metro-North train line.