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Healthy watershed takes teamwork
We are fortunate to have a seemingly limitless supply of fresh water here in New York, but what if one day you couldn't trust the glass of water from your kitchen faucet? With the impending gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, the unknown effects of climate change and chemical inputs, such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides, reliably clean water is ...
Conference examines phosphorus in Cayuga Lake
The south end of Cayuga Lake has been considered 'impaired' for the better part of the last 10 years.
Court Hears Case for Greenpoint Power Plant
A Brooklyn appellate court heard arguments yesterday from Transgas Energy Systems, a power company that has been trying to build a power plant along the Williamsburg-Greenpoint waterfront, near Kent Avenue and North 12th Street.
NYC school makes harbor its classroom
It was an optimistic gesture by a leading state in the fledgling country. In 1790, Governors Island, a half-mile off the tip of Manhattan, was set aside for the benefit of education.
NYC school makes harbor its classroom
It was an optimistic gesture by a leading state in the fledgling country. In 1790, Governors Island, a half-mile off the tip of Manhattan, was set aside for the benefit of education.
A Seafood Spot Beyond the Formulaic
EVEN if you've never been to the Fishery in East Rockaway, you've probably been somewhere like it: a casual seafood spot with an outdoor deck overlooking the water .
Nesting platform for ospreys could replenish population
Ronda Roaring found it was easy to get people behind her idea of erecting a nesting platform for ospreys in Allan H. Treman State Marina Park.
Plans for land around lake question.....
Residents questioned Tuesday whether land bordering the Great Sacandaga Lake should be considered forest preserve land and asked the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District to communicate better with the lake community.
Bowllan's Back...Well, Sort Of.
As I wrap-up the final days of my vacation, I did want to share with you some of my highlights.
Good Samaritan plucks four from water after boat sinks
A Good Samaritan rescued four people after their 30-foot boat began to take on water 29-miles south of Fire Island, N.Y. this morning.
'Staycationers' find fun in Ithaca
Binghamton, Apalachin and Vestal residents headed to the Ithaca area on Sunday for "staycations," or vacations close to home, which are expected to be a popular way to save money this summer Jennifer Mason, of Binghamton, was swimming Sunday at Buttermilk Falls State Park with her parents and 7-year-old daughter.
Cyclists compete at Black Fly Chall.....
INDIAN?LAKE?- Several members of the Adirondack Velo Club competed in the 14th Annual Black Fly Challenge cycling event Saturday.
Coast Guard, local agencies continue search for missing man near Far Rockaway Beach
A 13-year-old girl was also recovered from the water by a Good Samaritan and transferred to Emergency Medical Service personnel.
Authorities believe it is a man who disappeared trying to rescue a woman.
A body was recovered from the waters off the Rockaways in Queens, and authorities suspect it is a missing swimmer from Saturday.
Governor will review rules for lake.....
A state office has reviewed revisions to the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District's proposed access permit system rules and has sent them to Gov.
Sacandaga regulating district meets Tuesday
The agency that oversees the Great Sacandaga Lake will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Inlet, Hamilton County.
The city now finds itself at an important decision point for Phase 2, the proposed link from Cass Park to Inlet Island, the West End and the Farmers Market.