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Mamaroneck Tree Law Controversy Subject of NY Times Article
The New York Times Thursday examines the new Mamaroneck Tree law, and the resulting controversy, as covered by theLoop. When Robert Herbst returned to his hometown about 30 miles north of New York City in 1992, he wanted his children to be immersed in the lush greenery of his childhood. But over the decades, he noticed more trees coming down to make way for bigger houses. Mr. Herbst, a lawyer, and other like-minded residents of Mamaroneck, N.Y., view the vanishing trees as a serious threat in the era of climate change. “We should be protecting trees for our own survival,” said Jacob Levitt, a dermatologist who lives in Mamaroneck. “It’s suicidal not to do it.” But some residents say they should have the right to remove any and all trees on their properties to make way for more sunlight or a home expansion, or simply because they want them gone. “People want to landscape the way they want to landscape,” said Eve Neuman, a realtor who lives in the area. more.
Acting Erie County DA, state leaders support legislation to combat opioid crisis
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced Wednesday that he’s joining other state leaders in supporting legislation to combat New York State’s opioid crisis. According to the Erie County Department of Health, there have already been over 100 confirmed opioid-related overdose deaths in the county this year alone. The new […]
Changes to New York State school lockdowns to take effect in the fall
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — This fall, a new mandate will change how lockdown drills are conducted in New York State schools. The mandate passed by the New York State Board of Regents on Monday, reads “Notice to parents and those in parental relations regarding drills must be made within one week before each drill”
Blind Brook begins bond discussions
The Blind Brook High School baseball field has been closed off since March after it, and the multipurpose field, failed safety tests. The district hopes to fund its renovation along with other maintenance projects through a bond referendum this fall. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Public library dedicates room to beloved longtime educator
Joann Ponterio, wife of the late Bruno Ponterio, and her granddaughter Lauren Howard sit in the newly named Bruno M. Ponterio Memorial Room in the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library on Tuesday, July 16. The teen room was renamed to commemorate the longtime Blind Brook educator, who died in March, and his 40 years of service on the library board. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Council Renews Green Power Contract for Rye
In a special meeting last week, the Rye City Council renewed its green power contract with Sustainable Westchester’s Westchester Power program. The program, in place locally since 2019, provides residents with electrical power from renewable solar and wind sources as part of an effort to decarbonize. The contract renewal...
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