Syosset, NY – July 23, 2020 – Long Island’s current and future aquaculture growers have a new digital mapping tool to help launch or expand shellfish farming operations and explore seaweed cultivation opportunities in the New York’s and Connecticut’s marine waters. The New York and Connecticut Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Viewer is a newly launched… …Continue Reading
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Group aims to build Long Island’s workforce
Group aims to build Long Island’s workforce By: Adina Genn June 19, 2020 As Long Island reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say a skilled and well-trained workforce, coupled with racial equality, would go a long way towards an inclusive economy. That’s according to the Long Island Regional Planning Council and the Suffolk Industrial Development Agency, which… …Continue Reading
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
