Kathy Hochul to impose statewide burn ban March 16 after wildfires on Long Island
The Lower Hudson Valley and other parts of New York are under an early burn ban ahead of a statewide ban that starts Sunday, ...
After Suffolk fires, 'vibrant regeneration' predicted for burned Long Island pine barrens, experts say
The section of the pine barrens that burned in the Westhampton brush fire on Saturday is expected to recover with new plant ...
On the Hunt for a Monster: How Police Unraveled the Long Island Serial Killer Mystery After Years of Terror
Police also discovered the remains of 34-year-old Karen Vergata, who went missing in 1996. Some of Vergata’s remains were found on Long Island's Fire Island on April 20, 1996. More body parts were ...
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LaLota: Our first responders stepped up — now our government must do the same.
Gratitude for our first responders courage and dedication is not enough. Government must act swiftly to strengthen prevention policies and remove dangerous wildfire fuel.
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Making S'Mores Causes 4 Separate Wildfires: Cops
Four separate wildfires on New York's Long Island were started due to someone making s'mores in the yard at 9:30 a.m., police say.
Parts of Northeast and Southwest bracing for elevated fire danger
Gusty winds, low humidity and dry conditions are expected to produce elevated fire danger in parts of the Southwest and ...
Long Island wildfires ignited by someone trying to make s’mores
A person trying to make the campfire snack s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked the devastating wildfires on New ...
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Governor Hochul Declares Emergency Measures and Burn Ban in Response to Suffolk County Wildfires
Governor Hochul issues emergency measures and a burn ban in response to intense brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island.
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New York-area fires started by person making s’mores, officials say
The Long Island brush fires that injured two firefighters and damaged two buildings were started by a person cooking s’mores, ...
The likely cause of Long Island’s major brush fires? S’mores.
The wildfires that burned through more than 600 acres on Long Island probably originated from a backyard fire in Manorville, ...