<p>&quot;Stifling&quot; heat and humidity, with some showers, are on tap for Long Island. NewsdayTV meteorologist&nbsp;Geoff Bansen has the forecast.</p>


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Long Island forecast: Humid with showers later

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Hot and humid weather ahead

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On Wednesday, the state announced awards for eight new battery-energy storage plants, including two in Manorville and Holtsville, where opposition has been intense. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We need to protect our groundwater'

The Long Island Sound water quality is improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there's more to be done. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Making the grade in many places'

Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'We want smart development. We want it environmentally sensitive'

Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'There are just too many'

LIPA headed off a short-term power capacity deficiency by retrofitting three small power plants. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

LIPA power deficiencies?

Organizers say the efforts will help restore the water quality in the bay because these sprats act as "filters." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'We're putting them in there to improve the environment'

Long Island environmentalists were alarmed by the results of a new United Nations report saying the planet faces more extreme weather. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'The alarm is being rung'

The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

Spotted lanternflies on the rise

Aditi Patel of Old Westbury says her mother and mother-in-law, as well as a family friend, are among at least 90 Americans missing after the floods in Nepal and Tibet earlier this week, NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's been the most devastating 48 hours, I think, of my life'

Possible plans to build a trail connecting parts of Long Island have many residents excited about the future.

'Leads to future improvement on Long Island'

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