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Hochul warns of worsening Long Island brush fires, criticizes federal funding cuts
As brush fires continue to burn in Long Island’s Pine Barrens, Governor Kathy Hochul provided an update on state efforts to ...
'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews gain control of Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
LI district blames planned school closure, layoffs on charters — and begs Gov. Kathy Hochul for help: ‘Students will suffer’
Long Island’s Hempstead School District says it plans to close an elementary school and cut jobs over a $34 million budget ...
Arson investigators continue probe into Long Island brush fires; firefighters returning to the scene
Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman said the fire will not be considered ...
Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency
At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...
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Long Island lawmakers call for state aid for beleaguered safety-net hospital
A group of bipartisan lawmakers is throwing its weight behind an effort to obtain more state funding for Nassau University ...
Long Island wildfires threaten the Hamptons
At least four wildfires broke out on New York's Long Island over the weekend, threatening the Hamptons as people on social ...
Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk
Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring ...