UPDATE: "President Trump has been clear: wind energy is the scam of the century." - White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers
They include "engagement" with the U.S. government, other permitting agencies, as well as "the evaluation of potential legal proceedings."
Construction is about 40 percent complete, with 44 of 84 turbine foundations and its offshore substation installed.
ICE detained a Long Island college student and sent her to a Louisiana detention center; now she's been deported to Colombia, Newsday says.
A Long Island college student and her mother were detained by ICE and sent to a Louisiana detention center in May, fiance says.
It will service nearly 2,000 homes and businesses in Mastic, which is about half of the community, Suffolk County officials say.
At least two signs with the tribe's seal, say customers, "non-blood right members" will be charged a fee. The tribe declined to comment.
"I am 100% committed to raising the quality-of-life for all and seeing this project through with the input of the community."- Supervisor
Here's a complete guide to the upcoming election in the Mastic-Shirley area.
It's heavily wooded, has a quarter-acre pond, old-growth woodlands, and is home to myriad species, town officials say.
It launches investing in a 1-of-a-kind effort to support breakthroughs in energy, science, technology, and medicine, Gov says.
They include Equinor's 810-MW Empire Wind 1 off of Jones Beach, and Ørsted Eversource's 920-MW Sunrise Wind off Smith Point.
Mastic Beach's redevelopment, flood mitigation, roadways, crime, and open space preservation are priorities, Karen Dunne-Kesnig says.
Kesnig was leading Kerry Spooner by 68 percent to 31 percent with all 37 districts reporting, un official results show.
It will cover at least half of the cost of hookup, and gives business owners competitive interest rates, Bellone says.
Fifty-seven private and public wells will be tested just south of the airport in Mastic and Shirley, Newsday reported.
The Shirley resident was recognized by Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella.
A fleamarket and auction raised more than $3,000.
Legislator James Mazzarella presented a $168,900 grant for replacing the wastewater system at the main branch of the library.
It's part of the 2016 White-tailed Deer Management Program aimed reducing the deer population from 20 to 25 deer per square mile.
Shirley's Manor of St. George, where one of the biggest battles on the island was fought, will be donated to Brookhaven Town.
Officials expect $90 million in federal monies will be used to fund it, Newsday reported.​
County Executive Steve Bellone, Legis. James Mazzarella, Public Works Commissioner Joseph Brown, and a project consultant will speak.
The 60-day public comment period on the 924-megawatt project will start Thursday.
Southaven County Park will be the first with new electric hookups in 2023, Newsday reported.
It will run down through Shirley, then to the Long Island Expressway's South Service Road before heading west to Holbrook.
Recent plans call for housing; spaces for restaurants, shops, and offices with a focus on the waterfront locale and rich colonial history.
Incumbent Republican Assemb. Joseph DeStefano is being challenged by political newcomer Trina Miles in the 3rd Assembly District.
It was due to close Oct. 24 to allow more time for the Girl Scouts to set up for their annual light show.
Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio announced the completion.
The library will move to the Mastic Recreation Center, starting June 6, as renovations continue at the main building in Shirley.
Superstorm Sandy had lessons. Legis. James Mazzarella said: "There is still much work to be done to protect our communities."
See the latest announcement from the Suffolk County Government.
The meetings are open to the public.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, the hearings will be held via ZOOM.
The meeting will be held online via Zoom.
"Today’s groundbreaking marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to build resiliency." - Gov. Kathy Hochul