LIB2B.com Web News Archive

Long Island sweeps doubleheader and series from Bears (OurSports Central) - (Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2006) - The Long Island Ducks completed the series sweep over the Newark Bears with a pair of shutouts in Thursday's doubleheader. In the three-game series, Long Island kept Newark off the board through all 23 innings of play while outscoring the Bears 20-0.

Best Tasting Water in NY: Bethpage, Long Island (1010 WINS New York) - Bethpage, Long Island has the tastiest tap water in New York State.

One Company Fries its Way to Energy Independence on Long Island (WNYC New York Public Radio) - Running cars on frying oil has taken a big step forward on Long Island. North American Bio-Fuels of Bohemia has opened the first plant on Long Island that converts restaurant grease and frying oil i....

New York Musician Dan Freedman Lights up Long Island (PR Web) - Dan Freedman, New York musician, continues playing and recording in the area. He is also involved with the recording of a new CD and teaching music students in Long Island. (PRWEB Aug 30, 2006)

Long Island wind farm debate mirrors our own (Town Online) - At times, Cape Cod can seem like the front line in the battle over offshore wind farms. But there's a second battleground just a few hours drive to the south.

Roosevelt Island Tram To Re-Open Friday (CBS 2 New York) - The cable car system that malfunctioned in April and left dozens of people stranded over the East River for hours will reopen Friday, with upgrades including new motors, emergency provisions and even toilets. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, which includes two cable cars capable of transporting 125 people each, will begin operating at 6 a.m., spokesman Bob Liff said Thursday.

Southeast Texas crabbers love to cast their nets off Pleasure Island, can't wait for easier access (Beaumont Enterprise) - Mark M. Hancock/The Enterprise Mitchell White casts a crab net to catch blue crabs off Pleasure Island. Crabbers say the good catches make great meals.

ISLAND WARMS TO ITS "TROLLEY" (Asbury Park Press) - People on Long Beach Island can call (609) 548-4970 between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and until 3 a.m. Sunday to schedule a pickup. Cost is $10 per person round trip, or $5 per person one way.

American summers: Happy days on Jekyll Island (MSNBC) - Saltwater taffy, beachside bonfires, grand old hotels and boardwalks — ah, the American summer. Jekyll Island, Georgia, is one U.S. island where you can retreat to the happy days.

Enrollment on the rise at LI colleges (Newsday) - As the fall semester unfolds at Long Island universities and colleges this week and next, many schools report more applicants, larger freshman enrollments and a student body with a stronger academic profile.