New York Tourism Logo to Change

Some of the news from around Long Island you may have missed this week.

'I [Heart] NY' Tourism Logo Getting a Transplant

Love for New York comes in many forms, and now the state wants to hear yours. As part of a summer tourism advertising push, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and tourism officials are asking New Yorkers and visitors to submit ideas for other symbols that could appear in place of the iconic heart within the logo.

Hempstead Cracks Down on Ad Signs

he Town of Hempstead that it would begin enforcing the recently passed Sign of The Times legislation, which outlaws commercial ads on local utility poles, fences, trees and other structures.

The law gives the town the right to remove the signs and levy fines – if the law is violated, the town's penalty is $250 per sign.

Brookhaven Bans Smoking on Town Beaches

A Brookhaven Town law passed in 2011 banned smoking at town parks, athletic fields, public pools, playgrounds, golf courses, and cemeteries. Now, beaches have been added to that roster of places in town where you can't light up.

The Town of Brookhaven has amended that 2011 law to include beaches, effective immediately. The town board unanimously approved the measure following a public hearing on the matter.

Study Aims to Bring New Sewers to Deer Park, North Babylon

A study that began in 2009 continues to work out results as the plan to bring a new sewer system to Deer Park, North Babylon and West Babylon will begin to move into the next phases in coming months. The study aims to eventually bring a new sewage system to the local area that helps reduce harm being done to the environment from septic tanks and cesspools.