The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island​ is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers worked all day on Sunday to contain the perimeter.
Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide burn ban takes effect.
Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes.
The weather is warming, and the days are growing longer, so now is the perfect time to plan quick and easy outdoor trips. A day spent at a historic castle can be a refreshing escape from the winter, and these three 20th century versions on and near Long Island provide intriguing experiences for visitors of all ages.
These programs expand the number of nitrogen-filtering mollusks growing in our waterways with the help of volunteers.
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.