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Regulators Deny Permits For Long Island Sound Pipeline (WCBS 880 New York) - Connecticut environmental regulators have again ruled against building a natural gas pipeline through Long Island Sound. The state Department of Environmental Protection informed Islander East Co. on Tuesday that its application had been denied because the pipeline's proposed route would damage water quality, natural resources and prime shellfish beds.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Signs Record $2.6 Billion Agreement to Fund New Tunnel Network To Give Long Island ... (U.S. Department of Transportation) - The federal government will provide $2.6 billion to help build a new network of train tunnels under New York City designed to connect trains from Long Island to Grand Central terminal, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters announced today.

Long Planned, Transit Projects Get U.S. Help (New York Times) - Federal money will be used for a Long Island Rail Road connection to Grand Central Terminal and for a Second Avenue subway.

LIRR's Long Branch line suspended (WABC-TV New York) - Eyewitness News has learned there could be some trouble on the evening commute for Long Island Railroad riders.

Island Air planning flights in California (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) - Island Air , which earlier this month announced it was restructuring its Hawaii operations, is planning to fly on behalf of newly formed BAG Aviation Holdings LLC out of Long Beach Airport in California.

Beattie set to face Palm Island protesters (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) - Queensland Premier Peter Beattie says he is visiting Palm Island tomorrow to demonstrate a "long-term commitment" to the north Queensland community.

Comeback stories abound on Long Island (USA Today) - The St. Louis Blues did a great job putting together Brett Hull Night. It was very emotional and there were some laughs in there as well. Brett was very convincing as the prodigal Blue finally returning home, but he enjoyed his days with the Stars and the Red Wings, too.

Island excavations reveals thousands more of artifacts (Nhan Dan) - Thousands of relics of the Ha Long Culture dating back 4,000-7,000 years ago have been discovered at the Cai Beo archaeological site on Cat Ba island, northern Hai Phong port city.

Rhode Island lawmakers confront budget woes, search for savings (Boston Globe) - Rhode Island's newly elected lawmakers return in two weeks to the state Capitol where they'll find an estimated $359 million deficit waiting for them and no quick fixes.

No change for Norfolk Island governance (AAP via Yahoo!7 News) - Norfolk Island's governance will remain unchanged despite months of tense negotiations between Canberra and the Pacific island.