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Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Suffolk County Voters
Long Island voters have made their voices heard on a ballot measure aimed at improving water quality. Suffolk County’s Proposal 2 was overwhelmingly approved by a margin of 72 to 28 percent, according to the Suffolk County Board of Elections. It will add a one-eighth of a cent sales tax increase – or 12.5 cents on every $100 spent – to expand the sewer system. It would also provide tax-free grants to Suffolk County homeowners on septic systems to connect directly to the sewer system. Any revenue generated by the new tax can only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. Among th…
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Election 2024: Winner Projected In Suffolk County's 1st Congressional District Race
Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Long Islanders have chosen their next representatives in Congress. In New York’s 1st congressional district race, incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota defeated Democratic challenger John Avlon, according to the New York State Board of Elections. The district represents the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County, according to the New York State Board of Elections. LaLota was leading Avlon by a margin of 56 to 44 percent, with 86 percent of the vote in as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. 📣 I’m deeply honored that Long Islanders have entrusted me to s…
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Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races
These competitive races on Long Island could determine which party controls the US House next year. Below are the four congressional races that will be decided by Nassau and Suffolk county voters this Election Day. US House Office of Photography // Wikimedia Commons user Meenween 1st District: Nick LaLota vs. John Avlon Incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is hoping to defend his 1st District seat from Democratic challenger John Avlon. The district includes the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. The 46-year-old LaLota is a US Navy veteran who received a law degree from Hofstra …
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Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Suffolk County's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2
Our nation’s next president isn’t the only thing being decided this Election Day. Among the key issues that Long Island voters will decide is Suffolk County’s Proposition 2, aimed at improving water quality. If approved, the measure would add a one-eighth of a cent sales tax increase – or 12.5 cents on every $100 spent – to expand the sewer system. It would also provide tax-free grants to Suffolk County homeowners on septic systems to connect directly to the sewer system. Any revenue generated by the new tax could only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. Among those urging…
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Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
You’ll want to think twice about taking a dip in these Long Island beaches. The Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory Thursday, July 18, against swimming at 14 beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff. Health officials said recent heavy rainfall in the region may have led to elevated bacteria levels that exceed the New York State standards for bathing water quality. The following beaches are included in the advisory: Centre Island Sound – Bayville Creek Club – Lattingtown Lattingtown Beach – Lattingtown Laurel Hollow Beach – Laurel Hollow Morgan Sound – Glen Co…
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Stay Out: Swimming Not Recommended At Several Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
Long Islanders hoping to hit the beach will have to choose wisely as swimming is not recommended at several locales due to possible bacteria concerns. An advisory issued Thursday, June 6, by the Suffolk County Department of Health said recent heavy rainfall may have resulted in elevated bacteria levels at 55 county beaches. The beaches are located in areas that are heavily impacted by stormwater runoff and, because of their enclosed nature, undergo limited tidal flushing. Health officials recommended against swimming or other contact until the waters have been flushed by two successive tid…
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These Areas In NY Under Severe Drought Conditions
Long Island and parts of the Hudson Valley are currently experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the US Drought Monitor. The map of drought conditions across the country, which is released every Thursday, classified a number of New York counties as experiencing severe drought conditions as of Thursday, Sept. 1. The website reported that drought persisted or expanded across much of the Northeast since the previous update, with increases in severe drought conditions in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. According to the update, the following areas are experiencing sever…
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These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality
Seven beaches on Long Island rank among the cleanest beaches in New York, according to a study of water quality for the past three years. All of the best-ranked beaches, all in Suffolk County, received the highest average grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The best beaches include: Hobart Beach (Sand City) Inlet and Hobart Beach Bay, both in Northport; Port Jefferson Beaches, both West and East, in Brookhaven; Iron Pier Beach and Mattituck Breakwater Beach, both in Riverhead; and Belle Terre Beach in Brookha…
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Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems?
The Town of Oyster Bay is looking to oysters to solve its water problems. The Town designated three parcels of underground land as conservation management areas for the preservation, seeding, rehabilitation of shellfish including the use of community oyster gardens, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Thursday, Aug. 1. The areas in Town waters include one along West Shore Road in Bayville, one at Laurel Hollow Beach, and one in Oyster Bay Cove. The locations throughout Oyster Bay Harbor come to about 50 acres total, and will eventually lead to the creation of a self-sustai…
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These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing
The following beaches in Suffolk County remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's office. Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point, Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville Tanner Park Beach in Copiague, West Islip Beach in West Islip East Islip Beach in East Islip Brightwaters Village Beach in Brightwaters Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gas…
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High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches
Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…
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Zach’s Bay At Jones Beach Closed To Swimmers Due To High Bacteria Counts, Officials Say
Zach's Bay at Jones Beach State Park is closed to swimmers due to high bacteria counts, according to park officials. The measure was announced on Wednesday, July 23. "This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of our swimmers," said George Gorman, regional director for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Bacteria Counts
Swimming is currently prohibited at Wildwood State Park in Wading River due to high bacteria counts park officials have announced. This prohibition is a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of the park's swimmers, says the notice. Results from additional water quality testing will be reviewed to determine when swimming will once again be permitted. For current information on park closures, call 631-929-4314.
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Four Long Island Beaches Closed Due To Excessive Bacteria Levels
Four beaches are closed to bathing on Long Island due to high bacteria levels found in the water, according to health officials. Residents should not go in the water at Benjamin's Memorial Beach in Bay Shore, Amityville Village Beach, Tanner Park Beach in Copiague and Lake Ronkonkoma-Islip Town Beach in Suffolk County. The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as i…
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