Locally Long Island

08/03/2022

Have you ever wanted to know more about where you live? What did it look like hundreds (or even thousands) of years ago? Who lived there? Do they still? National Endowment for the Arts Artist-in-Residence Jeremy Dennis created an interactive map of Long Island to answer those questions and to create awareness of sacred, culturally significant Native American sites. The map can be found in our outer lobby but is also accessible here: https://bit.ly/jeremydennismap

01/21/2022

A new year means a new spring seedling sale AND a new season of School Seedlings at DEC’s Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery!

- Dozens of New York-grown tree and shrub species are available for low prices through the Nursery’s annual sale, open now through May 13. Some species sell out fast so check species availability and see how to get your order in https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/9395.html

- Educators and youth club leaders are encouraged to apply for the School Seedling program before March 31. Eligible classes and clubs will receive free tree seedlings to plant in April/May. Learn more and apply at https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/9393.html

09/24/2021

Long Island elected officials and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Hempstead Lake State Park on Thursday.

06/14/2021

05/04/2021

⚡️🔋🚌

The new RT electric fire truck makes its debut as federal policymakers consider ambitious policies to accelerate vehicle electrification.

05/03/2021

Miguel Flores spent the past 20 years since moving to the U.S. from El Salvador working at nurseries across the East End. Now after two decades employed by others, he’s among a group of 10 farmworkers looking to carve out a new path in agriculture. On Sunday morning, Mr. Flores of East Quogue and ...

04/29/2021

Great to see community collaboration & mutual aid!

📌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Nassau County DSA has partnered with the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY to plant a 0.4-acre Community Food Forest starting Spring 2021. The space will rely on the principles of a public “food forest”: a garden of perennial trees and shrubs with edible and medicinal benefits, whose design mimics a natural forest.

The Community Food Forest will have four main task forces: Outreach, Fundraising & Resource Procurement, Business Plan Writing, and Lease Agreement.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdkCj9eZZ0eWweoFWNDSZ7ZLTkPkUe8v6EVw2xdd1a77bEvQ/viewform

_____________________________________________________________
➡️ Sign up for our volunteer opportunities newsletter here: https://www.cooperationli.org/contact

➡️ In need of volunteers? Share your volunteer opportunity openings and we'll help spread the word: 
https://airtable.com/shrJNi1i2n5Rka1cc

04/28/2021

Visit the post for more.

04/28/2021

Coming soon off the coast of LI... 🦀🐠🦭

Did you know offshore wind can actually attract MORE to the area by using artificial reefs at the base of the turbine?

What a great oppor-tuna-ty to grow fish populations while fighting at the same time! Happy , folks! 🐟🐠🐡

04/28/2021

Big news for our water!

STARTING MAY 3 Nassau County home owners and small business owners will be eligible for a grant to replace a conventional or failing septic system with an innovative nitrogen-reducing system through a program called SEPTIC (Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness). The program will help Long Island combat nitrogen pollution of our waters. To apply for the grant visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5191/Nassau-Septic. To learn more about nitrogen-reducing technology visit https://northshorelandalliance.org/water-quality-improvement-program/.

04/26/2021

This weekend!

04/21/2021

Want to learn more about water on Long Island? JOIN Touro Law's Institute for Land Use and Sustainable Development for a FREE zoom discussion from water experts on Long Island's water policies and the current efforts to keep our water safe and clean.

The event is hosted by Assemblyman Keith Brown, CCE Executive Director as moderator and a panel of top environmental experts dedicated to preserving NY's drinking water! The zoom event will take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 22nd from 8am - 10am. Click here to join https://zoom.us/j/95777141499?pwd=MTVDMmRkRDd1WHBLa1hOVndjVHU1UT09

04/19/2021

How do we get from trash pile to community-building power? Join the discussion on turning the Oceanside Landfill into a solar energy farm. Tuesday 4/20/21 at 7PM
https://zoom.us/j/99661691367
Meeting ID: 996 6169 1367

04/16/2021

04/15/2021

Do you own a Cape Cod style home? Then you may very well be aware of and experiencing a common problem among cape owners - a second floor that's freezing in winter and sweltering in summer. Long Island Green Homes can help you address that, beginning with a FREE energy audit (a $400 value) paid for by PSEG-LI. Call us today 800.567.2850 or visit longislandgreenhomes.org

04/15/2021

🍃 Let's give spring cleaning a greener meaning! 🌎

Join us on Sunday, April 18th for a community cleanup at Silver Lake Park in celebration of Earth Day!

04/08/2021

Please join my colleagues in government and I, along with our local community cosponsors, on Sunday, April 25th for a CleanUp from 10am -12pm. Hope to see you there!!

*Don’t forget to wear a mask!*

Senator Todd Kaminsky
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran
Village of Rockville Centre
All Our Energy
Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth
Boy Scouts of America
Hispanic Brotherhood, Inc.
RaisingVoicesUSA
The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth
Sonny's Canal House, Baldwin Harbor
RVC Conservancy

04/06/2021

04/05/2021

A great overview of transit, industry, and personal choices around getting around. 🚗🚌🚲

Switching from combustion engines to electric cars is only half the battle; the U.S. must also make clean transportation accessible to all.

03/30/2021

Opportunity is knocking! Today we have an opportunity to start the process to protect more vibrant natural landscapes and water resources and create communities that are resilient to climate change. The New York State Assembly is negotiating the 2022 budget today with an April 1st deadline. Both the Governor’s and Senate’s budget proposals include the $3 Billion Clean Water and Jobs Bond Act. The Bond Act is a green recovery proposal, focusing on funding critical green infrastructure and environmental restoration projects while creating new jobs to address them.

We need the Assembly to include it in their budget too! Please reach out to your NYS Assembly Member TODAY by phone or email and ask them to:

Please include the $3 billion Clean Water and Jobs Bond Act in your 2022 budget proposal so we may have a chance to vote to protect the environmental quality of our community.

Here is the contact information for your Assembly Member:

10th District - Steve Stern/Huntington/CSH - 631-271-8025 - [email protected]

12th District - Keith Brown/Northport - 631-261-4151 - [email protected]

13th District - Charles Lavine/Glen Cove - 516-676-0050 - Contact Charles Levine

14th District - David McDonough/Bellmore - 516-409-2070 - [email protected]

15th District - Michael Montesano/Oyster Bay - 516-937- 3571 - [email protected]

16th District - Gina Sillitti/Port Washington - 516-482-6966 - [email protected]

19th District - Ed Ra, Garden City - 516-535-4095 - [email protected]

Here is additional information from New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs, a coalition of over 100 organizations (including the Land Alliance) that supports passing the Bond Act: https://cleanwaterandjobs.org/bond-act-legislative-briefing/.

03/30/2021

03/27/2021

03/26/2021

Where else would you add to this list for Nassau & Suffolk?

Get your camera ready. You're not going to want to miss a photo at these breathtakingly gorgeous New York sights.

03/23/2021

What do you love about living here? 🏖

03/23/2021

03/17/2021

Send a quick note to the Governor and the LIPA Board, telling them it's time for power to the people- municipalize LIPA for better reliability, accountability, transparency, and resiliency.

03/10/2021

03/08/2021

Repost: After getting a FREE home energy audit through Long Island Green Homes, you will receive a report that includes recommended improvements that can make your home more energy efficient. Attic insulation is one of the most common recommendations. Check out this video of how an attic gets insulated with cellulose and fiberglass.

Call or visit us today to start saving money! 800.567.2850 or www.longislandgreenhomes.org

Cost-effective way to save energy with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: ht...