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Suffolk finds high concentration of forever chemical near battery plant
The latest findings have prompted the county to issue new tests, including of private wells to the south and west of the plant.
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Fishermen sue Empire Wind over damage to lobster trap operation
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LI waters once teemed with oysters. A hatchery is trying new ways to restore the shellfish.
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Peconic scallop season likely to be sparse, but there's hope for future
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How to compost your pumpkins on LI
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