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Traffic from Buffalo’s Peace Bridge leaves cloud of health issues
By Amanda O’Leary and Sametra Polkah-ToeSUNY Buffalo State While the West Side has been enjoying a growth on the ground with new businesse, it is plagued by the possible growth of the Peace Bridge, and the damaging effect is has on the air quality in the community. The West Side is home to the Peace Bridge,…
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Company at odds with Brockport residents over environmental complaints
By Jonpaul Dagostino and Sharvani RegmiSUNY BrockportBROCKPORT, N.Y. — Brockport residents have spent the last three years voicing concerns over suspicious construction activities at 180 South Ave. conducted by Earthborn Materials. Residents claim that the projects carried out by Earthborn pose health risks, and violate zoning and environmental laws. Earthborn Materials, a subsidiary of Brockport-based Earthtech Developers, was established to repurpose waste materials from…
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Does cold Long Island winter mean less ticks? Mmmmm … no.
By Angelina LivigniStony Brook UniversityFeb. 27, 2026 While Long Island’s cold winter seems far from over, in actuality spring is right around the corner. As outdoor activities begin again a question emerges: Did the harsh winter kill the ticks? “It’s definitely a consideration you have to make when you do anything outdoors on Long Island,”…
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Northern New York drought impact: Fish, boats, vegetation
By Harrison Smith SUNY Plattsburgh (for the Press-Republican) An exceedingly dry summer in northern New York, with drought conditions lasting into the fall, has complicated fish conservation efforts, aquatic vegetation management and boat launch operations. Although recent rainfall has been welcome, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 53% of the Northeast was affected by…
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Little by little, Bethpage toxic plume subsides after decades of fear, work
By Salomé Davoudiasl and Admir RadoncicSUNY Stony Brook For decades, it has lingered beneath Bethpage’s soil. Steeped in controversy, testing, and remediation, New York State environmental officials now say they’ve reached a “major milestone” in cleaning up one of Long Island’s most extensive contaminations. The toxic plume that sits beneath Bethpage is a reminder, said…
