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Increased risk of fire spread on LI, weather service says
A combination of strong winds and low humidity forecast for Friday means fires can start and spread very quickly.
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Wild turkeys making a comeback on LI3m read
Report: Long Island sees most farming growth statewide2m read
'A brush fire can spread quickly'
Western Nassau deemed to be in 'severe drought' status1m read
Increased risk of fire spread on LI, weather service says1m read
Wild turkeys making a comeback on LI3m read
Report: Long Island sees most farming growth statewide2m read
'A brush fire can spread quickly'
Western Nassau deemed to be in 'severe drought' status1m read
Suit: Ancient, endangered fish being caught off LI3m read
FDNY issues brushfire warning as state burning ban in effect1m read
Brush fires in Medford area add to expanding list of Suffolk blazes3m read
'The threats are too great'
Gosmans avoid jail time in illegal fishing case, ordered to pay restitution2m read
'If you use more, you're gonna pay a higher bill'
2025 LIPA budget projects electric bills increasing $7 a month3m read
$20M available to homeowners to protect against floods3m read
Baxter Estates shoreline project fortified as town OKs wooden boardwalk1m read
Prosecutors seek $725G in Montauk illegal fishing case2m read
'The last time we had any substantial amount of rain was way back in September'
Worry and wildfire threats persist for LI2m read
Weather service issues new fire warning1m read
LI contractor, 2 firms to pay $121G over allegations of illegal construction near wetlands1m read
Fire threat persists on LI despite return of rain2m read
Navy says it won't comply with federal drinking water standards in Grumman cleanup2m read
Drought could break this weekend, with rain Sunday night1m read
Stewart Manor gets national designation to protect, preserve its trees3m read
What to know about NY wildlife rules after Peanut the squirrel's death3m read
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Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far13m read
When this LIer recommends a book, people listen5m read
Employers say 'Return to office, then please go'1m read
Top Stories
Town buys 40 acres of Port Jeff Station Superfund site for open space 1m read
What you need to know about LI's lack of rain2m read
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Construction set to begin soon on battery storage facility in Patchogue2m read
Audit: State needs to improve process for spending disaster recovery money2m read
