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Savion Energy wants to build the plant at a site on Morris Avenue and the Long Island Expressway south service road. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has the story.

'We very much disagree with that decision'

Mandates could include requiring new systems when old septic tanks fail or when houses are sold. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's no harm in reaching out to the county'

The 90-mile electric cable project could take five years to complete. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Our communities should not be collateral damage'

Some residents say they want to see some sort of progress and a returned to a sense of normalcy. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'We will have ... another storm like that'

The test represents the latest effort to combat Lyme, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with local experts on what you can do to prevent this disease.

'You have to check your entire body'

Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, has been reported in Suffolk County. It's a rare disease that can spread to humans via ticks. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

How to avoid contracting tularemia

A developer wants to demolish buildings, remove contamination and erect a 48-unit condo complex on an adjacent one-acre site. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

'It's just a place that has contamination throughout'

The DEC's plan to investigate the site includes tests for already detected forever chemicals. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

DEC to test groundwater around LI battery plant fire site

Stretches of forest are turning into lifeless tree trunks, known as ghost forests, as salt water intrusion destroys the soil. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'It's impacting our way of life'

There have been 23 closures due to shark sightings at Queens' Rockaway Beach and that has other South Shore beaches on alert. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'They're coming to visit more often'

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Search teams have found the remains of American climber Mallory Geis, the last missing member of a 10-member international team killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak.

Remains found of American mountain climber who died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak

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