Wildfire Prevention

With temperatures soaring to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the chance of wildfires occurring has increased. Early into the summer, there has already been a wildfire in Arizona which claimed the life of 19 firefighters. One might think that “we live in Long Island. Those types of things do not happen here,” but the truth is…

Tree Removal Permits in Massapequa

In recent years the town of Massapequa, NY has re-enforced their “tree removal ordinance,” in which homeowners MUST possess a tree removal permit, if they wish to remove a tree between the sidewalk and the curb. Such trees are labeled at “town/village trees,” therefore are considered the village’s property. If a homeowner requests to have tree work performed on…

Tree Debris Cleanup from Sandy 2012?

Super storm Sandy 2012 brought much devastation to the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). The heavy rains and winds had caused major flooding, power outages, and major damage to homes because of the large trees that had fallen. For many homeowners in Long Island, LIPA officials assisted in the removal of SOLEY tree…