Environment

Think you can grow a 1,339-pound pumpkin? This LIer did it — and he wants to help you

As the number of competitive pumpkin growers on Long Island has declined in recent years, some in the community are trying to increase their ranks.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhere to go pumpkin picking this fall 6 North Fork shops along the pumpkin trail worth a visit 3 farms to visit offering fall festivals, seasonal treats and more

Only in NewsdayMany LI properties get flooded more than once4m read

Report: LI Sound quality improves as nitrogen pollution is cut2m read

Florida airports reopening Thursday evening, Friday as Milton heads for open water1m read

'This is critically important'

Think you can grow a 1,339-pound pumpkin? This LIer did it — and he wants to help you7m read

Only in NewsdayMany LI properties get flooded more than once4m read

Report: LI Sound quality improves as nitrogen pollution is cut2m read

Florida airports reopening Thursday evening, Friday as Milton heads for open water1m read

'This is critically important'

Four more offshore wind farms proposed for Long Island4m read

Long Islanders do their part to help victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton2m read

COMMENTARYHurricane Milton shows there's no 'normal' storm season3m read

Hurricane Milton rebounds to a Category Five storm3m read

COMMENTARYAmerica's flood insurance system requires urgent fixes4m read

Hurricane Milton intensifies, with a predicted path across Florida, forecast to miss LI2m read

GUEST ESSAYSTime to get offshore wind back on track2m read

Rebuilding Stump Pond dam could cost up to $6M, Romaine says2m read

Northern lights could be visible tonight over LI, with your phone's help1m read

Army Corps to start dredging projects along LI's South Shore2m read

Asteroid will have close encounter with Earth in 2029, and it will be quite a show5m read

Deadline extended to apply for state storm repair grants

Smithtown Library launching repairs to basement damaged by August storm3m read

3 new West Nile cases bring season's total to 19, Suffolk officials say1m read

GUEST ESSAYSHorseshoe crabs need to be protected2m read

Financial risk of flooding: More than 500,000 LIers face threat3m read

Library spends over $400,000 in repairs after August storm

Temporary road opens for storm-ravaged residents1m read

COMMENTARYWhich water is safest to drink?3m read

LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdayWhere LI home prices have increased the most this year

Median prices in Great Neck, Amityville and Franklin Square all increased at least 17% in the first half of 2024.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee homes that sold at or below $700,000 so far this year What did buyers pay for houses in your neighborhood this year?

Only in NewsdayBeyond Mayor Eric Adams and Turkey: A history of public officials and luxury travel9m read

2 new stores, Chinese restaurant named as incoming tenants for revamped LI mall2m read

3 quick LI getaways to try this Columbus Day weekend2m read

Top Stories

Only in NewsdayNYS says Oyster Bay to blame over delay in cleanup of contaminated park3m read

'There have been a lot of setbacks'

Oyster Bay imposes 6-month shell fishing ban 2m read

South Shore businesses face flooding risks, study finds 2m read

COMMENTARYHurricane Helene reminds us there are no climate havens3m read

'It's catastrophic'

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