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Environmental Sustainability

Suffolk NY
News
'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off Long Island 'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off Long Island
'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off Long Island If you’re reading this, there’s a possibility that the electricity to power your device came from the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the South Fork Wind project on Thursday, March 14, capping off more than two years of construction that began in February 2022. As of Thursday, all 12 of the project’s offshore wind turbines were up and running roughly 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, delivering power to Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaways, the governor’s office said. Earlier Report: 'Momentous St…

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by Michael Mashburn
Middlesex NJ
Business
Car Wash With Fresh Twist Elevates Car Culture In Perth Amboy Car Wash With Fresh Twist Elevates Car Culture In Perth Amboy
Car Wash With Fresh Twist Elevates Car Culture In Perth Amboy So fresh and so clean. A new car wash facility that's part of an environmentally conscious chain has opened in Perth Amboy. Spark Car Wash, is a modern car wash known for its innovative equipment, exceptional service, and high-tech experience. The official opening was on May 26, but they plan a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 13. "There is nothing we love more than people who love their cars, and the car culture in Perth Amboy has been really fun for us to be a part of," said CEO Kyle Van Decker, the owner of the chain. Located at 90 W Pond Road, it becomes the fourth in a…

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by Jon Craig
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
WATCH: Brookline Boy Dressed As Royal Guard Hand Flowers To Will And Kate WATCH: Brookline Boy Dressed As Royal Guard Hand Flowers To Will And Kate
Watch: Brookline Boy Dressed As Royal Guard Hand Flowers To Will And Kate A young boy from Brookline got to his own audience with British Royalty, thanks to his fantastic fashion sense, reports said.  Henry Dynov-Teixeira, age 8, dressed as a member of the British Royal Guard as Prince William and Princess Catherine left Greentown Labs in Somerville on Thursday, Dec. 1.   This was part of the couple's three-day trip of Massachusetts, which included stops at City Hall in Boston and TD Garden to catch a Celtics Game with Mayor Michelle Wu and Maura Healy.  Green Teamers 🏀💚 pic.twitter.com/CvxLaRVZV2 — Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) December 1, 2022 Fortunately, He…

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by David Cifarelli
Ulster Sullivan
Politics
Candidates Emerge To Become New Ulster County Exec As Pat Ryan Heads To Congress Candidates Emerge To Become New Ulster County Exec As Pat Ryan Heads To Congress
Candidates Emerge To Become New Ulster County Exec As Pat Ryan Heads To Congress Now that Democrat Pat Ryan has won the special election for New York’s open 19th House seat, the jockeying has begun to fill his vacant Ulster County executive position. Three names, all Democrats, have emerged so far. Earlier Report: Pat Ryan's Congressional Special Election Win Cited Nationally As Bellwether They include March Gallagher, the current Ulster County comptroller, Jennifer Metzger, a former state senator, and Marc Rider, the deputy county executive. Gallagher, who served as president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, announced her interest in a Face…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bronxville
Business
Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores
Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores Wegmans is going all-in on its plastic bag ban. The grocery giant announced that it will eliminate the use of plastic bags companywide by the end of 2022 as it seeks to shift customers to reusable bags, which they said is "the best option to solve the environmental challenge of single-use grocery bags.” Moving forward, Wegmans locations will be charging five cents per paper bag, mirroring measures that have already been put in place in New York and other major markets. Officials said that in areas that have eliminated plastic bags, approximately a quarter of customers use paper bags, whil…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus
Lifestyle
Popular Organic Grocery Store Sets Paramus Opening Date (Look Inside) Popular Organic Grocery Store Sets Paramus Opening Date (Look Inside)
Popular Organic Grocery Store Sets Paramus Opening Date (Look Inside) A popular organic grocery store franchise has set an opening date for its second New Jersey location in Paramus. MOM’s Organic Market is slated to open at 469 Route 17 on Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. Boasting a wide range of sustainably-sourced organic eats, MOM’s is known for being the nation’s only grocery store that offers 100 percent sustainable seafood. MOM’s Paramus, NJ is opening at 9 am Friday, February 4th at 469 Route 17! Featuring a wide variety of bulk offerings,... Posted by MOM's Organic Market on Friday, January 21, 2022 First opened in 1987, MOM’s also allows customers to bring th…

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by Valerie Musson
DV Plus - Westchester
Politics
Around The Towns: Dealing With Heat, Vaping, Pot, Greenhouse Gases Around The Towns: Dealing With Heat, Vaping, Pot, Greenhouse Gases
Around The Towns: Dealing With Heat, Vaping, Pot, Greenhouse Gases A patient from White Plains received a special visit to her home from Westchester County Executive George Latimer and county Commissioner of Senior Programs and Services Mae Carpenter during the recent heat wave. While visiting Karen Tutnauer, both officials stressed the importance of checking in on elderly and ailing neighbors during times of excessive heat to ensure their safety.  Tim Leddy, president and CEO of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, explained that heat-related illnesses -- such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke -- are a threat to the e…

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by Jon Craig
Scarsdale
News
Something Fishy: Wild Salmon, Red Snapper, Lemon Sole Are Often Mislabeled, State AG Says Something Fishy: Wild Salmon, Red Snapper, Lemon Sole Are Often Mislabeled, State AG Says
Something Fishy: Wild Salmon, Red Snapper, Lemon Sole Are Often Mislabeled, State AG Says The fresh fish you’re buying at the supermarket may not match its label, new research finds.  New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood has issued an advisory stating that some of the most common types of fish are likely to be mislabeled. Here’s how the risk breaks down by species: Salmon: 27 percent mislabeled Red snapper: 67 percent mislabeled Lemon sole: 87.5 percent mislabeled What’s truly alarming is the fact that the mislabeled fish species were often cheaper less desirable and even less environmentally sustainable than the types listed on their labels. For example, far…

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by Valerie Musson
White Plains
Business
DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags
DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags Plastic bags will soon be a relic of the past at a prominent group of food stores. DeCicco & Sons Markets announced that it will be fully eliminating the single-use plastic bags in all seven of their stores within the next seven days.  They currently have locations in Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood and Pelham. An eighth location is in the works in Somers. “We’ve decided to take this step because we take very seriously the role that we have within our communities, and the responsibility we have to be good corporate citizens,” shared John DeCicco Jr., CEO of the…

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by Zak Failla
Norwalk
Business
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center The former Dolce Norwalk property, located on 66 bucolic acres in West Norwalk with 120 guest rooms, outdoor terraces, wide green lawns, scenic ponds and a 10,500-square-foot event space, somehow hasn’t always made it on the personal and business events and celebrations radar. That’s about to change. “We are thrilled to take on the management of this great property and we are extremely pleased to retain all the current members of the service team who will continue to take great care of our clients and guests,” said Sam D. Haigh, President & CEO of LaKota Hotels & Resorts. Norwal…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Mount Pleasant
Traffic
Here's How To Avoid Crashes When Traveling Through Roundabouts, DOT Says Here's How To Avoid Crashes When Traveling Through Roundabouts, DOT Says
Here's How To Avoid Crashes When Traveling Through Roundabouts, DOT Says Roundabouts, those sometimes confusing circular intersections without traffic signals, are becoming more common across New York state.  So the state Department of Transportation (DOT) offers tips on navigating what the agency considers safer and more efficient intersections. Acting DOT Commissioner Paul A. Karas shared some tips below for traveling through roundabouts as they become more common on roads in the Hudson Valley Region.  Roundabouts are safer, more sustainable and more efficient than traditional intersections, according to Karas. Crashes in roundabouts are less severe, resulti…

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by Daily Voice
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow
Business
New Fresh Casual Eatery Opens In Prime Spot Near Tarrytown Train Station New Fresh Casual Eatery Opens In Prime Spot Near Tarrytown Train Station
New Fresh Casual Eatery Opens In Prime Spot Near Tarrytown Train Station Tarrytown commuters and residents ready for a yummy, healthy meal will soon be able to duck into a new restaurant -- the Grass Roots Kitchen -- by the train station for a dose of delicious. Slated to open in March, the Grass Roots Kitchen is the newest restaurant from Dave Starkey's ERL Hospitality group that also operates favorites Tomatillo, Sweet Grass Grill, and Red Zebra. The restaurant will feature with fresh-baked muffins, biscuits, salads, vegetarian sandwiches, and a lot more. The philosophy behind the restaurant group is where the food they serve is grown and by whom? Along with …

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by Kathy Reakes