Tropical Storm Henri made its presence known on the East End of Long Island on Sunday. However, as meteorologist Bill Korbel reported, the worst of the storm moved east of our area. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd and Faith Jessie report.


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The DEC's plan to investigate the site includes tests for already detected forever chemicals. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

DEC to test groundwater around LI battery plant fire site

Stretches of forest are turning into lifeless tree trunks, known as ghost forests, as salt water intrusion destroys the soil. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'It's impacting our way of life'

There have been 23 closures due to shark sightings at Queens' Rockaway Beach and that has other South Shore beaches on alert. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'They're coming to visit more often'

What in the phytoplankton! Water off the shores of LI looking Caribbean blue this time of year. NewsdayTV's meterologist Geoff Bansen explains this phenomenon.

'This happened two years ago as well, and it seems to be happening with increasing frequency'

The state announced millions in grants available for water quality improvement and protection projects. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Continues to be a game changer'

Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin toured Oyster Bay Harbor with Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We've got to invest in those types of things'

NYU researchers are surveying the Eastern box turtle population to better understand how they are faring against habitat destruction, roadways and global warming.`

'It's important to know where the rare wildlife is'

On the heels of one of the wettest Memorial Day weekends on record, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at why it seems the rain always ruins our weekend plans.

'Constant rhythm of storms'

The state Parks Department will fly more and bigger drones this summer to keep an eye on sharks this season. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We're doing minimum 3 flights a day'

A "super El Niño" is predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

'A big change in weather patterns'

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