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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...
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...
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...
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...
Department of Health Issues Boil Water Advisory in Lewisboro
LEWISBORO, N.Y. - The Westchester County Department of Health has issued a boil water advisory for all Lewisboro residents served by the Wild Oaks Water Company. The advisory will remain in effect until at least Friday, Aug. 30, and until further notice as a precautionary measure due to a disinfection equipment failure at the water treatment facility.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Residences served by Wild Oaks include Deer Track Lane, Fairmount Road, Boulder Lane, White Birch Lane, Quincy Court, Lowell Court, Guilford Circle, Park Road and Park Road Ext., Dogwood Court, Cherry Court,...
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!
Town Earns State 8-30g Moratorium
First Selectman Dionna Carlson announced today that the State of Connecticut Department of Housing approved the Town of New Canaan’s application for a Moratorium of Applicability of State Statute 8-30g, so that housing developers may not bypass local zoning regulations for a four-year period. Statute 8-30g applies to municipalities,...
Peekskill City School District Prepares for Back-to-School
The Peekskill City School District in Peekskill, NY is welcoming students back to school next week on Tuesday, with Pre-Kindergarten and high school students having staggered entry on September 3rd and 4th. Dr. Mauricio has shared important back-to-school information in a letter which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Xq310G. The school administrators, teachers, and staff are eager to see the children and begin the new school year. The district extends thanks for the continued partnership and wishes all families and staff a wonderful weekend.
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....
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