Suffolk County Begins Design Phase of Eastern Portion of Long Island Greenway
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The proposed Long Island Greenway.
The proposed Long Island Greenway.
Stephen J. Kotz on Aug 4, 2025
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine earlier this month announced that the county was beginning the design phase for the eastern portion of the Greenway Trail, which is a proposal to... more
The Suffolk County Water Authority has announced that it would receive its first payment as part of a nationwide class-action lawsuit against the 3M Company, a manufacturer of PFAS, which are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because they do not break down over time. The chemicals have polluted Long Island’s sole-source aquifer, and SCWA will receive part of a $10.5 billion settlement involving thousands of water providers across the country. SCWA expects an initial payment of $34 million, about 20 percent of the $170 million it will receive in total from the settlement. Although the settlement is an important ...
23 Jul 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz
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Stephen J. Kotz on Aug 4, 2025