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Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Long Island Voters Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Long Island Voters
Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Long Island 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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by Michael Mashburn
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Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 1st Congressional District Race Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 1st Congressional District Race
Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island'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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by Michael Mashburn
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Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races
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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by Michael Mashburn
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Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Long Island's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2 Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Long Island's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2
Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Long Island'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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by Michael Mashburn
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Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
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 Stay Out: Swimming Not Recommended At Several Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
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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by Michael Mashburn