Long Island lawmakers propose bipartisan environmental protections
By Ali Hibbs (suffolkcountyny.gov)" data-caption-pos="bottom" id="1">Albany, N.Y. — A group of state senators from Long Island introduced legislation Wednesday to make it easier to prosecute and punish anyone suspected of illegally dumping hazardous and toxic materials. The bipartisan legislation would create multiple new laws targeting the illegal disposal, possession and acceptance of solid waste