Joseph Ostapiuk

Navy to open treatment plant to tackle Grumman plume With a new plant coming online in September, the Navy will redeploy interim systems to address contamination hot spots.

The U.S. Navy is set to open a new treatment plant that is expected to help contain the extensive Grumman groundwater plume slowly moving south in Nassau County.

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Glen Cove to collect 1.5% sales tax directly Glen Cove is changing the way the revenue is collected, but the current sales tax rate of 8.625% won't increase.

The Glen Cove City Council passed a measure to "pre-empt" the county sales tax.

What does that mean? How will it affect property owners? How does the city plan to use the new revenue stream?

All in here, for @newsday.bsky.social ⏬
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Glen Cove speaks with ferry operators to launch service Glen Cove's ferry terminal was built in 2015 but service lasted for only several weeks in 2017.

Glen Cove officials have relaunched talks with boat operators to run commuter ferry service from the city's multimillion dollar terminal into Manhattan, Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck said in an interview.
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Apollo Theater in NYC donates seating to new Glen Cove venue The North Shore Community Theatre secured 80 seats from Manhattan's Apollo, which removed them as part of a renovation.

North Shore Community Theatre, a blossoming performance hub in Glen Cove, received some surprising new additions: Seats from the famed Apollo Theater.

Read about how it came together, via @newsday.bsky.social
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Minimal power outages but some damage as storms swept Long Island Severe storms on Long Island on Friday led to power outages for thousands and downed trees in a few places in Suffolk County.

Friday's thunderstorms downed trees, power lines as they quickly swept over Long Island.

I spoke with a couple whose cars were smashed by a 30-foot tree when winds tore through Commack.
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$61M mixed-use apartment complex under review in Hicksville Cornerstone Hicksville would be built on two connecting properties on Jerusalem Avenue near the LIRR station.

A developer plans to build 106 apartments with retail space in Hicksville, part of a long-sought effort to revitalize the area near the hamlet’s LIRR station.
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Deal on sealed files reached in Grumman suit, filings show Oyster Bay officials said the filings are key to determining the extent of contamination in Bethpage.

Northrop Grumman will provide Oyster Bay with sealed documents as part of a tentative agreement, ending an impasse over the town's quest for material it says is key to understanding decades of chemical waste disposal, a federal court filing shows.
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Fitness chain Action Black proposes Woodbury opening The Town of Oyster Bay has to approve a parking variance for the plan to proceed.

The Town of Oyster Bay is weighing approvals for a plan to open an Action Black fitness facility in Woodbury.

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Goodnight, ft. the dynamic duo of Nova and Desmond

Legal battle over Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's housing plan Neighbors in Oyster Bay Cove sue over Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's housing proposal, citing zoning concerns and potential impacts on the community.

The monthslong dispute over Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s housing plan for researchers has put Long Island's larger housing shortage into sharp focus, according to affordable-housing advocates and researchers who study the issue.

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The North Shore Land Alliance, a Mill Neck-based nonprofit, is raising funds in the hopes of purchasing a 5-acre plot that rests against the existing Red Cote Preserve.

More about the property and the time crunch to buy it, via @newsday.bsky.social .
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Sunken Meadow festival highlights importance of pollinators Sunken Meadow State Park's festival educates on bees, birds, and native plants, emphasizing their crucial role in ecosystems and food production.

Had a fun one today covering the Pollinator Festival at Sunken Meadow State Park.

Here’s more about the birds, bees and native plants that are important to Long Island, via @newsday.bsky.social
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Lawsuit: Southold illegally seized Fishers Island property The Fishers Island Ferry District says in a lawsuit that Southold Town police illegally seized a property on Whistler Avenue.

The Fishers Island Ferry District is alleging in a new lawsuit that Southold Town police illegally seized one of its properties on the tiny island after crossing Long Island Sound by boat and using crowbars to break the locks.

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These are Long Island's five most dangerous intersections The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023.

A @newsday.bsky.social analysis scoured crash data from intersections in Nassau and Suffolk counties from 2014 to 2023. It looked more closely at five intersections that led the Island in crashes with serious injuries and fatalities.

The investigation ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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"TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN"

Today's @newsday.bsky.social Towns cover on Farmingdale's efforts to get public input on how the village will spend $4.5 million in state funding it received earlier this year.

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Caught some fish, spent some time with dad. A good weekend ✌️

Judge rules Andrew Woodstock can't be on Centre Island's ballot Andrew Woodstock, who wants to unseat Lawrence Schmidlapp, filed the lawsuit too late, the judge ruled.

Legal drama on Long Island: A state Supreme Court judge denied Andrew Woodstock's attempt to get on the ballot for Tuesday's Centre Island election.

I attended the nearly-3-hour hearing Thursday and read through the 11-page decision. Via @newsday.bsky.social
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Glen Cove police: ICE put people in custody near train station ICE agents placed "a few individuals in custody" early Wednesday, said Det. Lt. John Nagle of the Glen Cove Police Department.

Glen Cove police say ICE placed people in custody near train station.

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Centre Island mayoral battle intensifies in court Andrew Woodstock sued the village and its officials after he was disqualified from running against the incumbent, Lawrence Schmidlapp.

The attorney for a Centre Island businessman disqualified from running for mayor in next week's election is urging a state Supreme Court justice to reverse that decision, while the village's lawyers say he missed the window to challenge.

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Challenger sues after Centre Island removes him from ballot Challenger Andrew Woodstock is suing the Village of Centre Island, arguing he was wrongfully disqualified from running for mayor.

The typically-quiet and affluent village of Centre Island is wrapped up in a dispute over its upcoming mayoral election.

Strap in for this one, via @newsday.bsky.social ⬇️

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Judge's ruling advances Bethpage Park cleanup lawsuit Judge permits Oyster Bay's claims against Northrop Grumman for Bethpage Park cleanup, focusing on hazardous waste issues.

A federal court judge is allowing parts of Oyster Bay’s lawsuit against Northrop Grumman over the cleanup at Bethpage Community Park to move forward.

A judge made the decision in a 103-page court order.

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'History Comes Alive' celebrates Roosevelt with reenactments, interactive stories The gathering is part of a two-day experience culminating with the reunion of the "Rough Riders."

Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders are the main event this weekend in Oyster Bay.

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Judge grants Flower & Sons the right to survey in Oyster Bay A judge grants Frank M. Flower & Sons the right to survey underwater lands in Oyster Bay, amid a legal dispute with the town.

A state Supreme Court judge issued an order earlier this month granting the shellfishing company Frank M. Flower & Sons the right to survey the underwater lands it exclusively harvested for decades in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring harbors.

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New Gold Coast Library in Glen Head nears completion The Gold Coast Library in Glen Head is set to complete its $12 million new home, offering more space and improved facilities.

Want a @newsday.bsky.social beach read?

Here’s a fun one about a library with an interesting origin story and its quest for more space ⤵️
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Today’s sandbox: Jones Beach State Park.

Plan to transfer Stillwell Woods Park sparks concern about preserve's future Environmentalists said they fear the deal could allow developers to encroach into the preserve.

ICYMI:Nassau County is looking to transfer Stillwell Woods - an expansive preserve - and its adjacent park to the Town of Oyster Bay.

Environmentalists and some officials have concerns the change of hands could leave it vulnerable to development. @newsday.bsky.social
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Hiya, I'm a reporter from @newsday.bsky.social looking to chat with postdoctoral researchers on Long Island who had difficulty finding housing while working for one of the local labs/institutions.

If you're willing to chat or know someone who is, email me: joseph.ostapiuk@Newsday.com

Plan to transfer Stillwell Woods Park sparks concern about preserve's future Environmentalists said they fear the deal could allow developers to encroach into the preserve.

I spoke to over a dozen officials and environmentalists about Nassau County’s pending transfer of Stillwell Woods to the Town of Oyster Bay.

Locals are concerned the deal doesn’t include a clear border between Stillwell Preserve and the adjacent park. ⬇️
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Glen Cove tightens noise restrictions on lawn equipment Glen Cove City Council updates noise rules, limiting weekend hours for lawn equipment use.

The Glen Cove City Council has unanimously voted to tighten restrictions on "unreasonable noises."

More on the change, via @newsday.bsky.social ⤵️
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Not sure on the actual value, but I negotiated to $10. It’s not in the greatest physical shape, but I thought it was cool.