Old Bethpage landfill could reportedly become recycling center
Posted: Updated:A longtime landfill on Long Island could reportedly become a new recycling center.
According to Newsday, the Old Bethpage landfill could be converted into a facility to process recyclables and solid waste.
The landfill is off Round Swamp Road, just north of the Bethpage State Park golf courses.
Oyster Bay town officials have reportedly hired consulting firms to look into the transformation.
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Nassau comptroller in the hot seat over costly phishing scam
Nassau comptroller in the hot seat over costly phishing scam
The Nassau County comptroller was in the hot seat Wednesday over how the county fell victim of a costly phishing scam.
The Nassau County comptroller was in the hot seat Wednesday over how the county fell victim of a costly phishing scam.
The Nassau County comptroller was in the hot seat Wednesday over how the county fell victim of a costly phishing scam.The Nassau County comptroller was in the hot seat Wednesday over how the county fell victim of a costly phishing scam.Over 100 evacuated, 9 hospitalized due to carbon monoxide leak at Hempstead apartments
Over 100 evacuated, 9 hospitalized due to carbon monoxide leak at Hempstead apartments
More than 100 tenants at an apartment building in Hempstead were forced from their homes Wednesday due to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
More than 100 tenants at an apartment building in Hempstead were forced from their homes Wednesday due to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
More than 100 tenants at an apartment building in Hempstead were forced from their homes Wednesday due to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.More than 100 tenants at an apartment building in Hempstead were forced from their homes Wednesday due to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.Abandoned dog found with cigarette burns on its head, malnourished in Valley Stream
Abandoned dog found with cigarette burns on its head, malnourished in Valley Stream
Chester is being temporarily cared for by foster owners.Chester is being temporarily cared for by foster owners.Residents weigh in on controversial Port Washington North movie studio proposal
Residents weigh in on controversial Port Washington North movie studio proposal
Port Washington North residents took their concerns to the village board Wednesday to discuss a controversial proposal to build a movie studio.
Port Washington North residents took their concerns to the village board Wednesday to discuss a controversial proposal to build a movie studio.
Port Washington North residents took their concerns to the village board Wednesday to discuss a controversial proposal to build a movie studio.Port Washington North residents took their concerns to the village board Wednesday to discuss a controversial proposal to build a movie studio.Jeter on HOF induction: 'It doesn't get any better than this'
Jeter on HOF induction: 'It doesn't get any better than this'
Just hours after receiving 99.7% of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America to elect him into Baseball Hall of Fame, Yankees legend Derek Jeter got the Cooperstown jersey to show for it.Just hours after receiving 99.7% of the vote from the Baseball Writers' Association of America to elect him into Baseball Hall of Fame, Yankees legend Derek Jeter got the Cooperstown jersey to show for it.
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Photos: Viral outbreak in China
Photos: Viral outbreak in China
Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG AwardsSights and scenes from the 2020 SAG AwardsDog Day Fridays for Jan. 17
Dog Day Fridays for Jan. 17
Lady is a Labrador/Rottweiler mix. She is super affectionate and her favorite pasttime is dancing! She loves belly rubs and snuggling with all people.
Lady is a Labrador/Rottweiler mix. She is super affectionate and her favorite pasttime is dancing! She loves belly rubs and snuggling with all people.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. They brought three puppies!This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. They brought three puppies!Your January 2020 Storm Photos
Your January 2020 Storm Photos
Have a great or fun photo during snowstorms in January 2020? We want to see them!Have a great or fun photo during snowstorms in January 2020? We want to see them!PHOTOS: Earthquake damage in Puerto Rico
PHOTOS: Earthquake damage in Puerto Rico
Debris from a collapsed wall of a building litters the ground after an earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.
Debris from a collapsed wall of a building litters the ground after an earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island.A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island.
