The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), working with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the LIRR's environmental consultant, has developed an Investigation Work Plan and has scheduled field work to investigate the nature and extent of soil and groundwater contamination at 17 LIRR substations, including one in Floral Park. Other substation sites include one in Little Neck, Queens; Mineola; Garden City (Nassau Boulevard) and Port Washington. FULL STORY

The United States Postal Service unveiled its newest stamp commemorating the accomplishments of the Long Island built P-47 Thunderbolt fighter in a ceremony held at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. FULL STORY