Going green has occupied a growing number of Long Islanders’ minds in recent years, but not everyone has made it a priority to protect and preserve their environment. Climate change has become more widely accepted as more people have realized that global warming could soon affect their daily lives.

This year, April 25th, marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and green-minded individuals all over Long Island organized to celebrate, raise awareness and lead the way in educating others. But environmental experts, activists, and citizens in the know say there’s so much more to be done in our communities and all over the globe.

(NNL Video by Danielle Marra)

Nassau County is striving to eliminate its $2 billion deficit by implementing new budget cuts, minimizing spending, and enacting policy reform with the support of County Executive Ed Mangano. The problem with such a large deficit is how these cuts, which have become necessary for economic recovery, are causing the possibility of grief for Nassau County residents. 

Norine Camen, Amy Arrigali, Regina Bonolo, Mary Oranoto, and Elizabeth Iannicello speak about their experiences being female entrepreneurs. They are just five of many women who live and work in Nassau County and have found success in running their own businesses. They each share insight as to why they chose to start a business and what benefits they have found in doing so. (NNL video by Nicole A. Wright)

Despite the collective blues being sung by Americans during these trying economic times, many women in Nassau County are finding great success in their professional lives. They don't have to worry about layoffs or pay cuts because they are the ones in charge; they are entrepreneurs who have taken job availability and security into their own hands.