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Spotted Lanternfly Located In Bridgeport, If You See One Squish It, Officials Say
The dreaded spotted lanternfly, which threatens trees, growing spaces, and urban canopies, has been spotted in Fairfield County. The latest sightings have been in Bridgeport parks and the community garden, according to the Bridgeport Sustainability Office and Parks and Recreation Department, which reported that residents spotted lanternflies in these areas.
North Salem Culvert Repair Nears Completion
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Weather permitting, Route 116 in North Salem is expected to be fully re-opened by Tuesday, Sept. 3, the state Department of Transportation announced recently. The road was closed to traffic in mid-July between Baxter Road/Keeler Lane and Titicus Road/Peach Lake Road while a culvert was replaced.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Remaining stone wall work will continue under occasional lane closures using flaggers and alternating traffic. The DOT noted that its mission is to “provide a safe reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic wellbeing of New York State.” It also reminded folks to exercise extreme caution around project sites. “Lives are on the line; slow down and move over for highway workers!” it said in an earlier post. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Take a look at some of Westchester's most expensive apartments
It's no secret that apartments are springing up seemingly out of nowhere every year in Westchester. And while the median gross rent was about $1,762 in the county in 2022 (according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey), there is a sliver of renters willing to go above that range to get what they truly want in an apartment. ...
New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains
The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith and Juan...
Haverstraw village Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. fights firing in court
HAVERSTRAW VILLAGE ‒ The Board of Trustees has fired longtime Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. on misconduct claims, leading the longtime inspector to challenge the decision in state court. The board found Bueno violated village code by giving a property owner information that could help him get violations dismissed in Justice Court....
Joseph Gaudett, Jr. is hired as director of the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Joseph Gaudett, Jr. has been hired as the new director of the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center, or FCRD, the town of Fairfield announced this week. Gaudett, Jr. began in the role on Wednesday, Aug. 28. He has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement...
385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex
The gas leaks were discovered by Con Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in systems servicing the Palisade Towers apartment complex in Yonkers on Schroeder Street, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Thursday, Aug. 29. As a result of the discovery, Con Edison cut gas service to the complex's 415 units...
7000+ Hand-Carved Jack-o-Lanterns Light Up Westchester, New York
Last year, I took a tour of The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor for my birthday, and let me tell you, it was one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences that I've had! So, you know I'll be back this year once things open up! Not just that, but celebrate their 20th year doing the blaze!
New Woman-Owned Cannabis Dispensary To Celebrate Opening In New Rochelle
Highlife Health, LLC, located in New Rochelle at 19 Huguenot St., will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. In addition to the ceremony, the fully-licensed dispensary will also mark its opening with a weekend-long "Education-Fest" that will...
Putnam Board of Elections dedicated to Robert Bennett
CARMEL – Robert Bennett devoted his life to the people of Putnam County. The resident of Kent who served as the county’s Democratic Elections Commissioner for 37 years, from June 1976 through his retirement in December 2013 passed away in April 2018 at the age of 81. On...
Harckham secures $300,000 for Putnam Fire Training Center
KENT – Putnam County’s firefighters and emergency responders will be using a new state-of-the-art fire training center later this year. The center off Gipsy Trail Road in Kent was the site of a news conference a year ago when officials announced the construction of a new state of the art facility costing in the neighborhood of $1.5 million.
What Does the Perfect Neighborhood Look Like Today?
Over the years, pop culture has presented the “perfect neighborhood” in a number of ways. Movies like Pleasantville show a city devoid of anything dangerous or unpredictable, while cult-favorite Gilmore Girls presents a quaint community anchored by a central town square and full of eccentric residents who take part in regular cultural events. Shows like The Jetsons even offer a futuristic take, where residents drive flying cars and live on stilts above the clouds. But what does the dream neighborhood look like to real people today? Perhaps the most important places in which we exist, where we live—or want to live—says a lot about collective values, needs, and aspirations. Below, AD talks with six people about their perfect neighborhood—maybe your ideal home base is on the list too.
Women’s Civic Club of Katonah Ready to Power into September
KATONAH, N.Y. - With plenty of new members and a host of activities scheduled for fall, the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah is ready to power into September. The first board meeting of the new season will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The ‘Welcome Back Brunch’ will follow the monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. Members can RSVP to Mary Jo O’Brien at 914-666-2064. The cost of the brunch is $10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Thrift Shop is the primary source of income for the...
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