What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 11, to provide an update for Hempstead/New Cassel/Roosevelt/Uniondale/Westbury residents. The study areas on Long Island are included as one of 10 communities that are part of DEC’s 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative.

Mobile air monitoring started in September 2022 in Hempstead/New Cassel/Roosevelt/Uniondale/Westbury. At the meeting, DEC staff will provide an overview of the initiative and present a preliminary review of the second quarter of air monitoring results specific to the community. The initiative will help DEC identify sources of air pollution and climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions in these communities. DEC will provide results once additional information is compiled.

When: Thursday, May 11, at 6 p.m.

Where: Virtual Meeting Link to join meeting via WebEx

Meeting Number: 161-956-3654 Meeting Password: YCtwpa3hm89

Call in Number to join by phone only: 518-549-0500

Visit the DEC website for more information about the year-long community air monitoring initiative.