WASHINGTON -- Former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin denied that he will favor industry over the environment and declared he thinks climate change is real as he faced questions Thursday on his nomination to be the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted largely along party lines Wednesday to confirm former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin’s nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, which he promised lawmakers to make more business friendly.

The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles. The vote was 56-42 in Zeldin's favor.

“As long as I have Babydog’s support ... and what is expected when it gives a mandate to federal agencies." The League of Conservation Voters urged Senate lawmakers Thursday to vote ...

executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, referring to so-called “forever chemicals” used in industrial and commercial products. “We know the environment is ...

Animals that have tragically died at the sanctuary include Larry the rooster, Nessy the Peking duck and Honey the bear — the facility’s star attraction who staffers claimed was

Speaker Shana Tracy — of the Arapahoe and Douglas Counties chapter of the League of Women Voters — will touch on how that chapter developed an action plan that enables people and groups to

The Long Island Nets, the Brooklyn Nets' G League developmental team, kicked off their first stretch of games playing at home — but in in Laval, Quebec, Canada. Long Island are playing six games ...

The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental nonprofit founded in 1951, is offering grants of up to $50,000 across Long Island and New

PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – Dead raccoons found on the grounds of the historic William Floyd Estate on Long Island in recent weeks have prompted National Park Service (NPS) officials to warn the public of ...