'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews gain control of Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires while increased winds ramp up fire risk
Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring ...
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Long Island brush fires investigated as arson as crews knock down last of four blazes
There is an investigation into possible arson after firefighters knocked down the last of four wildfires that began in ...
Agreement in place to end wildcat strike by state prison correction officers
Correction officers said the work stoppage was the result of increased violence and forced overtime in state prisons.
Burn ban issued after brush fires spread on Long Island
New York officials remain on high alert after a series of brush fires broke out in Suffolk County on Saturday. To minimize the risk of brush fires during windy conditions ...
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Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain
As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...
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Gov. Hochul expands burn ban as Long Island wildfires highlight growing fire risk
Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded emergency measures as firefighters continued battling the aftermath of weekend brush fires in ...
LI district blames planned school closure, layoffs on charters — and begs Gov. Kathy Hochul for help: ‘Students will suffer’
Long Island’s Hempstead School District says it plans to close an elementary school and cut jobs over a $34 million budget ...