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In the News

Study Calls for Sea Gates, Walls to Protect South Shore From Storm Surge

A complex system of sea gates and concrete walls with lifting panels are needed to protect Long Island’s vulnerable South Shore communities from storm surges and rising sea levels, according to a study by a Stony Brook University professor. “Protecting Long Island from Future Sandy Flood Events: A South Shore Sea Gate Study” argues that a layered defense… …Continue Reading
 

Filed Under: Environment, In the News

Workers hard to find as job seekers want more, survey shows

Hiring continues to be a struggle for employers more than two years after the pandemic’s start as the expectations among jobseekers have grown, new survey data from the state Labor Department shows. During a virtual meeting of the Long Island Regional Planning Council Wednesday morning, Deputy Commissioner of Labor Christopher White presented new employer and… …Continue Reading
 

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Penn Station Redevelopment Project Gets State’s OK

Penn Station Redevelopment Project Gets State’s OK A rendering of proposed upgrades at Penn Station. The plan establishes the framework to fund improvements, which include taller ceilings — accomplished by removing much of the upper level — wider walkways, skylights and 18 new entrances. Credit: New York State Urban Development/Empire State Development By Alfonso A. Castillo Updated July… …Continue Reading
 

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LI group recognizes benefits of $2.8 billion Midway Crossing Ronkonkoma project

NEWSDAY Renderings of the proposed Midway Crossing development in Ronkonkoma that would include a health science center, convention center, 300-room hotel and sports complex. Credit: JLL/Crawford Architects By Carl MacGowan and Brinley Hineman Updated May 12, 2022 2:22 pm The $2.8 billion Midway Crossing development in Ronkonkoma would modernize the Long Island economy while bringing high-paying jobs to… …Continue Reading
 

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Long Island Regional Planning Council supports preservation of Plum Island

Planning council supports preservation of Plum Island By: David Winzelberg February 17, 2022 The Long Island Regional Planning Council voted Thursday to support efforts to preserve Plum Island, where the federal government plans to close its animal disease research center. Members of the planning council heard a presentation from the Preserve Plum Island Coalition, which is made… …Continue Reading
 

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Newsday – Suffolk School Notebook: Long Island Winners

LONG ISLAND: EDUCATION Suffolk School Notebook: Long Island winners Water Quality Challenge Cutchogue East Elementary School and Accompsett Middle School in Smithtown received $5,000 grants as winners of the Long Island Regional Planning Council’s 2020 Long Island Water Quality Challenge, which asked student teams to submit project proposals to tackle nitrogen pollution. Accompsett’s project proposed… …Continue Reading
 

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