Suffolk County's "Skip the Stuff" campaign encourages customers to take only the utensils they need, aiming to drastically reduce plastic waste in our communities and on our beaches.

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Alarmingly high levels of PFPrA have been found in local wells, raising urgent questions about health impacts as residents call for biomonitoring after alarming family illnesses.

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Groundwater tests reveal alarming PFPrA levels near the Bridgehampton Road well field, raising serious health concerns for the community.

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Soil sampling near a battery facility in East Hampton has revealed alarming levels of contamination, sparking urgent cleanup negotiations by the NYS DEC.

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Suffolk County's urgent decision to temporarily close battery-storage facilities in East Hampton and Montauk follows alarming PFAS contamination findings, raising critical questions about environmental safety.

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Suffolk County homeowners can secure up to $65,000 to upgrade outdated septic systems and combat harmful algal blooms—don't miss out on this limited funding opportunity!

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Suffolk County is taking bold steps to safeguard its maritime heritage with a new initiative aimed at preserving crucial commercial waterfront properties, including the iconic Greenport Shipyard.

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Discover the untold stories of Native people from Long Island, forced into servitude for centuries, as the Stolen Relations database sheds light on their hidden histories.

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New estimates reveal that up to 6 million Indigenous people were enslaved across the Americas from 1492 to the 1880s, challenging our understanding of history and identity.

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Fisher reveals the hidden stories of Indigenous freedom suits that fought for liberation while battling the erasure of identity in legal records.

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Discover how Linford Fisher's groundbreaking book, "Stealing America," uncovers the intertwined history of Indigenous enslavement and land theft through compelling archival research.

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Fisher reveals a shocking truth about federally funded boarding schools: students were forced to trade education for labor, with their work often profiting the institutions.

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Riverhead Town is revolutionizing textile recycling with a new partnership that turns old clothes into valuable resources—without stepping on the toes of local charities!

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Residents are rallying against a proposed gravel parking lot in the Springs Historic District, fearing it could threaten the area's charm and the health of nearby Pussies Pond.

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Suffolk County has reported a surge in West Nile-positive mosquitoes, and health officials are urging residents, especially those over 50, to take serious precautions to stay safe.

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine promises no general-fund tax increases in 2027, backed by a $700 million reserve fund and ambitious new projects.

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The U.S. Coast Guard is investing $8.8 million to modernize 17 homes in Springs and East Hampton, enhancing living conditions for active-duty personnel and their families while protecting local groundwater.

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A concerning spike in blue-green algae in East Hampton ponds has raised alarms as concentrations soared from 726.45 to over 2,300 micrograms per liter in just days, but no human illnesses have been reported.

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Exciting news for Georgia Pond! Trustees have just approved a groundbreaking oyster-reef expansion that promises to boost local ecosystems and oyster sustainability.

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Residents are sounding the alarm on alarming health issues linked to contamination from a nearby battery-storage facility, demanding urgent action and transparency from state agencies.

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