Lynbrook Public Library may be added to state and national registers of historic places
The library is on Gov. Kathy Hochul's list of locations nominated to be on the state and national registers of historic ...
For the birds: The debate over Gould Island's future and what it means for nesting birds
Waterbirds have seen a resurgence thanks to Gould Island's private nature, but efforts to open the island to recreation has created worry.
The Independent20d
Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores
A brush fire in Long Island, New York on Saturday reportedly began after a group of residents tried to make s’mores in their backyard (AP) "It was initially reported that there were four ...
Fox 5 NY20d
Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
An investigation is underway on Long Island after a series of brush fires consumed hundreds of acres in Suffolk County. The SCPD are looking into a homeowner who was trying to make s'mores ...
NBC New York21d
Backyard s'mores named cause of massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say
Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday's brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville. Officials said Monday that the fires were ...
Times Union21d
Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island
ALBANY — New York City, Long Island and most of the Hudson Valley are under a burn ban until March 16 amid dry conditions and gusty winds. The ban comes as crews have knocked down brush fires ...
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Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
So that is the operating theory right now." Smoke billows from fires in New York's Long Island, Mar. 8, 2025, seen from Southampton, N.Y. Catalina said the department has 25 arson investigators ...
CBS News21d
Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul
Carolyn Gusoff has covered some of the most high profile news stories in the New York City area and is best known as a trusted, tenacious, consistent and caring voice of Long Island's concerns.
The New York Times21d
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
They were fully contained by Monday. By Lola Fadulu The wildfires that broke out on Long Island Saturday afternoon and spread over hundreds of acres appeared to be accidental, caused by a failed ...
abc7NY21d
Massive brush fires along Sunrise Highway on eastern Long Island prompt large emergency response
SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- Massive, wind-whipped brush fires are raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens region on Saturday, prompting a large emergency response to control ...
New York Daily News21d
All 4 Long Island brush fires contained, 2 firefighters hurt, 2 buildings damaged
All four Long Island brush fires that sent soaring plumes of smoke into the air had been contained by Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Two firefighters were hurt battling the blazes but ...
Fox 5 NY21d
Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain
Dry conditions and powerful wind gusts on Eastern Long Island fanned a fast-moving brush ... AirNow has an interactive Fire and Smoke Map for updates on blazes in your area. The National ...