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Springtime Tips for Lawn Fertilization and Irrigation to Improve LI’S Water Quality

Syosset, NY – March 24, 2020 – Spring’s arrival means many Long Island homeowners will strive for a lush, green lawn. Before applying lawn fertilizer, the Long Island Regional Planning Council (LIRPC) and Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) urge residents to follow LINAP’s recommendations for proper lawn fertilization and irrigation.   “Our foremost recommendation… …Continue Reading
 

LI Planning Council attendees agree solid waste disposal a ‘looming crisis’ 

LI Planning Council attendees agree solid waste disposal a ‘looming crisis’ Will Flower of Winters Bros. Recycling, right, speaks during the Long Island Regional Planning Council panel discussion Thursday in Melville. Flower said glass should be recylcled, but he said there needs to be a better way to do it. Credit: Danielle Silverman By Olivia Winslowolivia.winslow@newsday.comUpdated February 27,… …Continue Reading
 

Two Regeneron finalists named at Bellmore-JFK

Two Regeneron finalists named at Bellmore-JFK Seniors are among top 40 in the nation Posted January 30, 2020  Start slideshow Andrew Brinton and Katherine St George are only the fifth and sixth students from John F. Kennedy High School to be named finalists in the prestigious Science Talent Search competition. ANDREW GARCIA/HERALD LIFE PreviousNext By Andrew Garcia… …Continue Reading
 

LIRPC Chairman, John Cameron Delivers Speech on Behalf of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center at the Long Island March Against Anti-Semitism

On January 12, 2020 more than 2500 Long Islanders from all backgrounds and faiths marched in solidarity against anti-Semitism and hate.  The march drew religious leaders, elected officials and community advocates from all around the region. Long Island Regional Planning Council Chair, John Cameron delivered a speech on behalf of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. In… …Continue Reading
 

Lab in Point Lookout to Reopen to Monitor Water Quality

October 10, 2019 6:00 AM Hempstead and state officials said the reopening of the town’s water testing lab, shuttered after superstorm Sandy, will better monitor water quality in Reynolds Channel and along the South Shore. Town officials said they hope to reopen the lab in Point Lookout by next spring as part of a $1 million… …Continue Reading