Representatives from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town of Oyster Bay will hold a press conference on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The event will focus on updates regarding efforts to protect drinking water and address pollution in deep soil at the site of the former Grumman settling ponds.
The press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY.
Officials from DEC and local community leaders are expected to discuss recent progress in treating contamination at this site. The initiative aims to ensure the safety of local water sources and remove harmful pollutants from the area.
