$455M Belmont reboot named as “Project of Regional Significance.” The Long Island Regional Planning Council has named the $455 million overhaul of Belmont Park as a Project of Regional Significance. The LIRPC describes Projects of Regional Significance as “projects which can potentially affect the quality of life for Long Islanders in a regionally significant way… …Continue Reading
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LIRR adding Battery-powered ‘rescue engine’ for Grand Central Madison tunnels
LIRR adding battery-powered ‘rescue engine’ for Grand Central Madison tunnels The Long Island Rail Road is adding a battery-powered locomotive to its fleet that will be used to tow trains that break down inside tunnels leading to and from Grand Central Madison, the railroad’s chief said Thursday. LIRR acting president Robert Free, speaking to the… …Continue Reading
Study Identifies Long Island Waterfront Development Opportunities
The Long Island Regional Planning Council has released a comprehensive study of waterfront zoning and land use in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Commissioned by LIRPC and conducted by LiRO GIS, the study creates a database of nearly 100,000 waterfront business properties spanning both counties, two cities, 13 towns and 64 villages, according to a council statement. The… …Continue Reading
Sayville High Students’ Clean Water Project a Winner for School
Sayville High students Adria Vargas, left, and Taylor Carpentieri, who together designed a system to filter out harmful nitrogen from water, won a $2,500 grant for their school from the Long Island Regional Planning Council as part of its Water Quality Challenge. Two Sayville High students have won a $2,500 award for their school after… …Continue Reading
Garden grant program for homeowners to reduce runoff
Garden grant program for homeowners to reduce runoff Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 am The Long Island Regional Planning Council comprises public and private sector leaders who are experienced and knowledgeable in business, environment, transportation, and planning. Its mission is to educate Long Island officials, stakeholders and residents on key issues affecting the quality of life… …Continue Reading
Long Island Regional Planning Council to offer ‘Garden Rewards’ grant program for homeowners to reduce runoff and nitrogen pollution; up to $500 available to individual homeowners to install Rain Barrells, Rain Gardens and Native Plantings.
Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution in our waterways, will soon be eligible for grants to help cover the cost and maintenance of runoff mitigation projects on their property. The Long Island Regional Planning Council, in partnership with… …Continue Reading
