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‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town
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.
5-Story Multifamily Residential Building Coming To Heart Of Westchester Village
A five-story residential building containing more than 150 apartment units is set to be built in the center of a Westchester County village in close proximity to a Metro-North train station. The 1.44-acre development, to be known as the Station Lofts, will be located in Port Chester at 67 New …
Developers Propose Zoning Changes to Bring New Housing to Croton-On-Hudson
a partnership between Monday Properties, KPR Centers and Nexjen Real Estate, has filed a petition for amendments to the zoning code to allow for a transit-oriented residential development at 1 Half Moon Bay Drive in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson (the Village). The 5.66-acre 1 Half Moon Bay Drive site sits between Route 9A and the Metro North and Amtrak train lines approximately one mile from the Croton-Harmon train station. It is currently occupied by an approximately 120,000-square-foot industrial warehouse and distribution center.
New Castle to Take Steps to Restore Pond After Fish Kill
New Castle officials are taking steps to combat large amounts of growth of organic material in Gedney Park Pond that has covered much of the water’s surface with green scum and killed scores of fish. Last week, the Town Board addressed the issue with Dennis Corelli, the town’s environmental...
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Greenwich
The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program has confirmed that mosquitoes trapped near the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). These are the first positive cases identified in Greenwich this year by the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station (CAES). Along with Greenwich, WNV-positive mosquito pools have also been detected in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, New Haven, and Stamford.
New Development With Over 100 Affordable Apartments Completed In Westchester
Construction of an all-new six-story apartment building in Westchester with more than 100 affordable units has been completed with help from New York state officials. The grand opening of Summit on Hudson, located in Yonkers just a half-mile from the city's Metro-North train station, was celeb…
Widespread Microsoft outage causes backups at Westchester Airport, impacts county offices
A global Microsoft outage created chaos on Friday, grounding flights in Westchester and impacting government offices, businesses and more in the Lower Hudson Valley and beyond. Tech news site Wired said the outage mostly affected Microsoft Windows systems, spurred by a corrupted software update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that provides cloud...
Village of Mamaroneck Summer on the Ave Block Party
Join us Wednesday July 24 for the Annual Village of Mamaroneck Summer on the Avenue Block Party. The event is being held 7-10pm on Mamaroneck Ave between Prospect and Halstead Avenues. The event is free to the public and will feature Live Music, Food, Children’s Activities and more! Bring the family, have a great time, and don’t forget to stop by LMC’s Studio on the Avenue, located at 243 Mamaroneck Ave right next to Mamaroneck Cinemas!
Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Following over an inch of heavy rainfall, nine beaches in Westchester have been preemptively closed due to water quality concerns. The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours. The beac…
Pelham Summerfest returns for jam-packed 2024
It’s a big week for the Town of Pelham, as Summerfest officially kicks off today. Running until Sunday, Pelham Summerfest was recently selected as one of the Top 100 festivals in Ontario. Communications Specialist Leah Letford says there’s some new games for visitors to try on Saturday. Letford...
Dogs abandoned in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY – Putnam County SPCA officials are investigating the abandonment of three dogs found in the early morning hours this week along Sunken Mine Road, a private, unpaved road in the vicinity of Oscawana Heights in Putnam Valley. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the female dogs appear to...
EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENT - OAKLAND OUTDOOR MARKET & "SAY 80THING" FREE CONCERT
Don’t miss out on two great events happening tomorrow, July 20, 2024 in Oakland, NJ!. Tomorrow, Saturday, July 20th will be the grand opening of the highly anticipated Oakland Outdoor Market from 10 AM – 3 PM at the Oakland Library Lot at 2 Municipal Plaza (weather-permitting). Participating...
Rockland Conservation & Service Corps Celebrates Over 5,000 Hours of Service with Public Event on August 8th
The Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC) is inviting the public to join a celebration recognizing the remarkable achievements of its 28 Conservation Corps Members, who have collectively completed over 5,000 hours of service. The event will be held on Thursday, August 8th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, located at 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive, Pomona.
Bergen County jail kicks off 'groundbreaking' culinary class with five inmates
HACKENSACK — For the first time, and as part of a larger rehabilitation effort, Bergen County inmates participated in a culinary certification class to learn safe food handling practices. The new program is part of the overhaul of the jail to give it a new name and stigma-free image spearheaded by Sheriff...
Ridgewood Water Rewarded by NJDEP for PFAS Reduction Efforts
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Standing at the future site of their new perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment plant, Ridgewood Water accepted an award from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recognizing their efforts to eliminate contaminants. "We are so excited to be the first recipients of this award," said Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos. "Ridgewood Water has become a national leader in maintaining the highest level of safe drinking water, which is why we are spending $150 million to rid our water of PFAS chemicals, at a time when few other communities have begun to look...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Bergen County Wednesday night
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 8:58 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Bergen County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Preston...
Sidewalk Incentive Program in Nyack
NYACK, NY– The Village of Nyack Village Board of Trustees is excited to announce the establishment of a fund for a Sidewalk Incentive Program. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian safety, accessibility, and the overall aesthetic of our beloved Village. The Village Board believes that all citizens benefit when...
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