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Long Island Expressway, Route 25 Closures Scheduled
During the week of Monday, May 27, both Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) and State Route 25 will be closed overnight in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Closures start on Tuesday and Wednesday when the eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 41...
New York City Might Buy Out Flood-Prone Buildings in Queens
The concept of managed retreat is something that’s spent a lot of time in the spotlight in recent years. In short, it finds state and municipal governments working to relocate residents from areas that are especially prone to flooding — including coastal destinations in Long Island and Martha’s Vineyard. The thinking behind it is, essentially, that it’s less expensive to relocate people than to deal with flood recovery expenses — and with climate change upping the risk of flooding in the future, it’s an understandable decision.
Water Contamination Crisis in Hempstead: Urgent Plea for Funding
The village of Hempstead, New York, is facing a water contamination crisis due to concerning levels of 1,4-dioxane, a possible carcinogen, found in all nine wells. Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. has issued an emergency plea to the federal government for financial assistance to cover the cost of a new water treatment system. The proposed facility, which will also remove PFAS chemicals, is priced at $55 million, with the Village Board planning to pursue a $50 million bond to kickstart the project.
Lindenhurst Leaders Enhance Governance Skills at NYCOM Spring Training
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Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day
A time honored tradition for Memorial Day, Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale seeks volunteers to place American flags on veteran’s graves on May 25 at 8 a.m. and to return to the cemetery on June 1 at 8 a.m. to remove the flags. No registration required. For more info, call 631-454-4949.
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