• I have now spent months fielding mostly respectful dialogues from concerned citizens. I absolutely love these conversations even if we don’t always agree. What I find problematic are the groups that choose to fight even before the facts and science is presented. These groups offer no concrete solutions to our environmental challenges. When it comes…

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  • I have read a lot of letters this month from residents who are concerned over potential project impacts. I am looking forward to the Issuance of the Environmental Assessment so we can all get some scientific answers to some truly important questions. On a personal level, I am continually surprised by the Townline Assoc. In…

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  • Long Island / Environment Department of Environmental Conservation: More than 40 local communities ‘disadvantaged’ A view earlier this year of Magnolia and Railroad avenues in New Cassel, one of the communities the state has designated as “disadvantaged.” Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr. Here is a very interesting look at the waste industry and the how it relates…

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