As Fire Island inlet closes, fears of bay pollution rise
An inlet that formed during superstorm Sandy brought clean ocean water into Bellport Bay. Now, benefits from the "ocean flushing" are ending as the inlet fills with sand.
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An inlet that formed during superstorm Sandy brought clean ocean water into Bellport Bay. Now, benefits from the "ocean flushing" are ending as the inlet fills with sand.
No. 4 Vanderbilt (29-8, 13-2) and Indiana State (23-12, 11-1) squared off in a high-level midweek battle on Tuesday evening at Hawkins Field. The Sycamores jumped all over Vanderbilt, racing out to a 10-2 win that was never in doubt. It was a horrendous night for the Commodores’ pitching staff, which allowed 10 runs on...
The No. 4 Vanderbilt Commodores (27-6, 11-1 SEC) trounced the North Alabama Lions (6-25, 0-12 ASUN) 14-2 on Tuesday night. The Commodores’ offense dominated the visiting pitchers, recording 13 hits while walking nine times. Despite a rocky start, the Vanderbilt pitching staff combined to hold the Lions down and secure a seven-inning run-rule win. “It’s...
The No. 4 Vanderbilt Commodores (24-5, 9-0 SEC) won their twelfth straight game on Tuesday in an 8-1 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-14, 2-7 C-USA). The Commodores scored all their runs with two outs and pitched their way to a comfortable victory. Sloppy defense by the Hilltoppers kept them out of reach even...
Bellport Country Club's rent would rise 3% a year and operators would have to make repairs, the mayor said. But residents want the village to find a better deal with a new vendor.