Shinnecock Tribal Member Found Guilty Of Fishing Without A Commercial Fishing License
Staff Writer on Jun 7, 2019
A former Shinnecock Indian Nation leader who was ticketed by State Department of Environmental Conservation agents for being in possession of undersized eels taken from disputed tribal waters two years... more
Peconic Baykeeper has launched Project R.I.S.E. (Recording Inundation Surrounding the Estuary), a new environmental initiative ...
12 Jun 2024 by Dan Stark
Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week the launch of a new free hotline for those who test positive for COVID-19, but don’t have a health care provider. The hotline, 888-TREAT-NY, was launched by the New York State Department of Health after reaching an agreement to utilize the Virtual ExpressCare platform operated by NYC Health + Hospitals. “We’ve made real progress in our fight against COVID-19, but as new variants continue to spread, it’s important to continue to adapt and expand our efforts to protect New Yorkers,” Hochul said. “Our new COVID-19 treatment hotline will provide New Yorkers with better access ...
11 Jul 2022 by Staff Writer
Long Island has multiple species of turtles, including the eastern box turtle, which is considered a species of special concern in the state of New York. Turtle injuries are common as they cross busy roads across the East End. Here are things drivers should know if they come across a turtle during the summer: If a turtle is found in the road it needs to be moved in the direction the turtle is headed, into safety. Karen Testa of Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons, recommends moving the turtle no more than a football field away from the road, but placing ...
23 May 2022 by Julia Heming
Staff Writer on Jun 7, 2019